Massage therapy has become popular among people to get relief from daily life stress, pain and injuries. Using soft-tissue manipulation techniques, massage reduces stress and fatigue, while improving circulation. Depending on the style of massage, techniques may include stroking, kneading, rocking, tapping or holding steady pressure.At the Kinetix Wellness and Rehab professional massage therapists are treating patients with complicated medical conditions using various massage techniques to enhance general health.
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Some of the general benefits of massage therapy may include:
- Physical relaxation
- Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves waste elimination
- Relief for tight muscles and other aches and pains
- Release of nerve compression (carpel tunnel, sciatica)
- Greater flexibility and range of motion
- Enhanced energy and vitality
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Conditions Treated
Therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, although it can stimulate weak and inactive muscles, which helps compensate for lack of exercise and inactivity caused by illness or injury.
Massage can help treat stress-related physical conditions, including:
- Anxiety and depression
- Fatigue
- Headaches and migraines
- Pain, including muscle tension, back, shoulder and neck pain
- Repetitive stress injuries
Commonly Treatment Techniques:
- Stroking
- Petrissage
- Effleurage
- Friction
- Tapotement
- Vibration
- Compression
- Skin Rolling
- Rocking
- Shaking
- Fine Tremulous
- Nerve Stroke
- Wringing
- Cross Stretch
- Thumb Presses
- Hot Stone Therapy
- Cold Stone Therapy
- Facial Workup