Chiropractors, sports trainers and physicians often refer individuals to us for treatment. The referral may follow an injury or may relate to lack of mobility or pain management. Others come to us after hearing testimonials from their friends, neighbors or family members. Below are some, but not all, of the issues we treat with our therapies.
Jumper's Knee
Massage therapy helps relax thigh and calf muscles and helps improve blood flow to promote healing. Stretching and assisted strengthening techniques can be used to strengthen the quadriceps and enable maximize recovery.
Muscle Spasm
Massage can be the best, fastest and most natural way to provide relaxation and relief for muscle spasm. Used in conjunction with drug therapy, massage can help alleviate the symptoms of muscle spasm faster and more permanently.
Massage Therapy For Muscle Cramps
When a cramp is occurring, gentle massage and stretching can restore blood flow and help the muscle to relax by releasing knots and improving flexibility.
Massage Therapy For Lower Back Pain
Massage can reduce tightness in the muscles of the hips, legs, shoulders and neck—all of which can contribute to stress on the lower back area. Once the muscles begin to relax, the surrounding tissues and skeletal structures may begin to naturally move back to their natural state and facilitate proper healing.
Massage Therapy For Joint Pain
Regardless of the cause behind joint pain, massage therapy can usually help reduce inflammation, stiffness and pain. Massage therapy techniques help alleviate the stress on the joints, flush out metabolic waste and restore blood flow, aiding the body’s own healing efforts.
Massage Therapy For Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Myofascial release is an effective treatment for ITBS, commonly known as runner’s knee. Combined with proper stretching techniques, it helps relax the IT band and surrounding muscles. Soft tissue and friction massage can also improve blood flow to the area to speed healing.
Massage Therapy For Stiff Necks
Massage therapy loosens tight muscles caused by stress or injury. This restores blood flow to the muscle tissue to promote healing. As muscles begin to relax, the surrounding tissues and skeletal structures gradually move back to their natural alignment.
Sciatica
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is often used for the treatment of sciatica. It helps lengthen shortened or spastic muscles, thereby improving weakened ligaments and building the muscle strength necessary to relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve.