Overview
There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Massage therapists use manual techniques and supportive therapies to enhance the client's soft tissue health and overall well-being. Massage therapy has a healing effect on the body's respiratory, circulatory, and energy systems and is a great complement to physical therapy and chiropractic care.
Do you need a massage?
The short answer is, yes, of course--you need a massage. Who doesn't? You deal with deadlines, long lines, short tempers, and your dog's distemper. We're all at the receiving end of things we would rather not deal with. Massage can be the valve that eases the area. Massage therapy is useful for many conditions, in addition to relaxation and stress relief.