Massage & You

In this newsletter, I will be explaining the different types of massage and their various uses. Many people are confused by the different types of massage and their benefits. I will focus on four main types of massage:

• Pregnancy Massage
• Sports Massage
• Relaxation Massage
• Treatment Massage

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy Massage is beneficial throughout all three trimesters. Massage helps by reducing swelling, alleviating lower and upper back pain or discomfort, increasing circulation throughout the body and creates an overall feeling of relaxation, and well-being.

Sports Massage

Sports Massage is great for both serious athletes and the weekend athlete. Massage can be used as a preventive tool to avert injury, as well as decreasing recovery time. Massage helps increase the range of motion in a muscle therefore, enhancing performance potential and decreasing the chance of injury. It can also reduce spasms by decreasing hypertonic muscle tissue, increasing circulation and increasing the lymphatic system therefore, improving the elimination of lactic acid.

Relaxation Massage

Relaxation Massage is fabulous for everyone! This type of massage is beneficial in the management of tension headaches. Relaxation massage increases circulation and can decrease muscle tension. Relaxation massage can be used as a preventive maintenance tool, and simply helps to reduce stress. Best of all relaxation massage leaves you with an overall feeling of well-being.

Treatment Massage

Treatment Massage is used to reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury, as well as reducing pain and inflammation. Treatment massage helps to promote proper healing and can decrease healing time by using point-specific friction and trigger point massage, in conjunction with hot and cold modalities. This type of massage can be used to treat both acute and chronic disorders.

If you are interested in any of the types of massage, or have any questions related to massage drop in and book an appointment or ask for some advice.