Massage therapy is a hands-on treatment that involves manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort and muscle spasm.
Scope of Practice: “The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.”
The therapeutic effects of massage therapy benefit men, women, pregnant women, infants, children and the elderly and can provide relief from a wide variety of mild and acute conditions.
Some conditions massage can help to manage or eliminate symptoms:
• Relaxation and Stress Reduction
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Sciatica
• Whiplash (motor vehicle accident related injuries)
• Tendinitis (golfers elbow/tennis elbow)
• Headaches/Migraines
• Constipation
• Muscle Tension/Spasms/Pain
• Improving circulation of blood and lymph
• Improving posture and range of motion
• Pregnancy symptoms
• Sprains and Strains
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Disc Herniation
• TMJ (Jaw) Dysfunction
• Frozen Shoulder
• Arthritis/Bursitis
