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How Massage Can Help
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Because massage and bodywork directly or indirectly
affects every system of the body, it promotes
health, prevents illness and injury, and speeds
recovery. |
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Massage therapy has been proven
effective in:
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Relieving back pain
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Boosting immune system
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Reducing anxiety
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Lowering blood pressure
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Treating migraines
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Decreasing carpal tunnel
symptoms
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Easing post-operative pain
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Improved sleep patterns
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Additional benefits of massage for
those with an active lifestyle : |
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Relief of muscular tension
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Reduces Soreness and Fatigue
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Increased range of motion
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Improvement of balance and
posture
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Increase in flexibility
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Improve human performance
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Massage Options: |
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Trigger Point Massage -
Trigger point massage utilizes
ischemic compression of individual
areas of hypersensitivity in
muscles, ligaments, tendons and
fascia. These trigger points are
defined by their referral of pain to
distant locations in muscles,
connective tissues and organs. Janet
Travell, M.D., pioneered trigger
point therapy in the United States. |
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Myofascial Release -
Myo means muscle and fascia is the elastic
connective tissue wrapped around muscles and other
parts of the body. During myofascial release
restrictions (stuck areas) are located and gentle
sliding pressure is applied in the direction of the
restriction to stretch the tissues. The stretching
of tissues and the heat imparted by the
practitioner's hands are thought to help produce a
softer consistency of fascial tissues. |
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Deep Tissue Massage
- Deep tissue massage is also called deep muscle
therapy or deep tissue therapy. It is an umbrella
term for bodywork systems that work deeply into the
muscles and connective tissue to release chronic
aches and pains. |
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Swedish Massage
- Swedish massage is also known as the Western or
classic style of massage. It is credited to the
Swedish fencing master and gymnastics instructor,
Per Henrik Ling. It is a scientific system of
manipulations on the muscles and connective tissues
of the body for the purpose of relaxation,
rehabilitation or health maintenance. Swedish
massage therapy is comprised of five basic strokes
and their variations: effleurage, petrissage,
friction, tapotement (or percussion) and vibration. |
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Vedic Thai Massage-Assisted Yoga
- Traditionally performed on a large comfortable
cotton futon floor mat which gives the receiver both
comfort and full-body support. Working on the floor
also allows the therapist to move freely around and
above the client, making for effective use of the
therapist’s bodyweight and mechanics. The therapist
can also work with the receiver in a variety of
positions, including prone, supine, side-lying, and
seated. In a Vedic Thai Massage-Assisted Yoga
session you will wear loose-fitting or stretchy
clothing that allows your body to move. No oils are
needed. The techniques used work far beneath the
surface of the body, effecting the deeper layers of
the muscles and skeleton. |
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References
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1. Knaster, Mirka. Discovering the
Body's Wisdom. Bantam 1996 |
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2. Tappan, Frances. Tappan's
Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques. Appleton
and Lange. 1998 |
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3. Stillerman, Elaine. The
Encyclopedia of Bodywork from Acupressure to Zone
Therapy. Facts on File. 1996. |
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* Info provided by Massage Therapy
Principles and Practice by Susan G. Salvo |
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** Info provided by NCBTMB (National
Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage &
Bodywork) |
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You can learn more at
www.massagethatmatters.com |
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4898 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-489-6036 |
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