Massage therapy
What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is a system of assessment, evaluation and manual application techniques used in a scientific manner taking into account the muscle locations, stress points and other anatomical considerations of the human body. The purpose of massage is to increase circulation, reduce muscular tension and provide relaxation through the use of pressure applied to the muscles.
It includes adjunctive external application of water, heat and cold, stretching, passive and active joint movement within the normal physiologic range of motion as a means of promoting pain relief, injury rehabilitation or health improvement in a safe, non-sexual environment that respects the client’s self-determined outcome for the session.
Health benefits of massage
Massage therapy can help people overcome a number of health issues. It’s one of the most popular complementary therapies for back pain, fibromyalgia, stress, arthritis and more. You should make sure you talk to your therapist about any medical issues prior to your first session. Here are some of the benefits of massage therapy:
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves sleep
- Lessens pain and muscle tension
- Improves immune function
- Relieves constipation
- Lessens fibromyalgia symptoms
- Relieves cancer pain
Who should try massage therapy?
A massage can help with many conditions, such as muscle tension, back pain and more. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant, speak with your doctor before getting a massage to be sure it’s the right choice for you.
The best way to experience the benefits of massage therapy is to avail of the services of one of the country’s most trusted teams - Proactive Health Care Team.
We provide high quality services for a wide range of pains and aches. We can relieve you from stiffness, as well as help with anxiety, headaches and migraines. Our treatments are tailored to suit your specific needs and are accompanied by a customized report that details exactly what was done and what results were achieved.