Massage is the art form of treating the human body, mind and soul with the integration of effleurage, Myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and many other therapeutic techniques our team of experts are trained in. Massages are usually performed to relieve muscle stiffness, spasms, or cramps and to relieve anxiety and tension.
Simply put, massages feels good and are beneficial to your health. When muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. There are many different types of massages. The types of massages are generalized to their origin eastern and western. Some of the most common Eastern types are:. Massage stimulates physical and emotional healing by literally providing Physical therapy on the part of the body that is being massaged and through stimulation of the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system carries waste products out of your body and defends your body against infection. Another form of massage is known as Deep Tissue which focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia.
Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Massage therapy is a combination of therapies that can help with recovery of injured muscles or daily stress tightness.
Some of the techniques we use are based on pain toleration:. Great technique for athletes, office workers receptionist. Myofascial Made Simple. The word myofascial means muscle tissue myo and the connective tissue in and around it fascia.
