Massage Therapy is not Just a Luxury

In the U.S., we’re used to thinking of medical care as something unpleasant. It involves poking, prodding, surgical procedures, hospital stays or swallowing unappealing medicines. Because it feels good, it’s easy to think of massage therapy as something people do just to pamper themselves. But in fact, massage therapy is serious health care. Directly or indirectly, every system in the body benefits from therapeutic massage.

Choosing a Massage Therapist

To enjoy the greatest health benefits from massage, it’s important to find the right massage therapist. There are several licensing options for massage therapists in the state of Florida and each requires a different skill set. A knowledgeable therapist has a strong background in anatomy and understands how massage affects the body. Our massage therapists have completed extensive studies and know how to specialize care for each client's specific injury. Working closely with a chiropractor is one way massage therapists hone their skills to provide clients with a therapeutic experience.

Benefits of Massage

There are different types of massage and each offers its own benefits. For example, deep-tissue massage targets the deep layers of connective tissue and muscle and is renowned for pain relief. Swedish massage utilizes gentle techniques that reduce stress and help tight muscles relax. Massage is found to be helpful for:

• Headaches
• Myofacial pain
• Sciatica
• Sports injuries
• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
• Auto accident injuries such a whiplash

How Does It Work?

For centuries, massage has been used as a way to redirect the body’s natural energy flow to support improved health. Today, massage therapy is appreciated for its rehabilitative benefits, especially when combines with other modalities such as chiropractic care. Increasing joint mobility, reducing swelling and pain relief are some of the ways massage therapy complements the procedures performed by your chiropractor.

Massage therapy is not just a luxury. It’s a relaxing, pleasant experience that can have powerful, positive results in your overall health and well-being. In what ways can massage therapy improve your health today?

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