Rehabilitative Massage
Rehabilitative Massage Therapy focuses on the correction and realignment of the Muscular and Skeletal Systems. The treatments provided also help to pave the way for efficient Cardiovascular fluidity, as well as to release any tension in your Digestive, Respiratory and Nervous System tissue.
Rehabilitative Massage Therapy is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint spaces. Massage Therapy is integral in the treatment of Strains, Sprains, Whiplash, Migraines, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, TMJ Dysfunction, Disc Herniations, Fractures, Dislocations, Scoliosis, Arthritis, Constipation, Crohn’s disease, Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Pregnancy discomfort, Elevated Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Stress levels, and so much more…
The goals for a Rehabilitative Massage include:
- Decreasing Pain
- Reducing Swelling (if necessary)
- Normalizing Function of the body tissue
- Increasing Range of Motion
- Strengthening the resolved problem area
- Educating the client for a self-care regimen
The benefits of Massage Therapy are numerous and reflect on all 11 of your body’s organic systems. Rehabilitative Massage Therapy can bring about physical, mental and emotional changes.
Physical Benefits:
- Increases ParaSympathetic Nervous System output (relaxes the body)
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces heart rate
- Improves blood circulation
- Slows respiration
- Loosens tension and scar tissue in tight muscles
- Reduces acute, sub-acute and chronic pain
- Improves skin suppleness
Mental Benefits:
- Reduces mental stress
- Promotes better sleep
- Calms a bad temper
- Induces mental relaxation
- Improves concentration
Emotional Benefits:
- Reduces anxiety
- Enhances self-image
- Provides a feeling of well-being
