Massage therapy is when a licensed massage therapist uses manual manipulations to relax, loosen knots in the muscle, ease pain and stretch tightened tissue. Such manipulations include kneading, pressing, light and deep pressure depending on the condition or result you are looking for. Massage therapy is no longer just for spas, due to its various […]
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Heal Faster with Massage
Recently I wrote about the many benefits of massage therapy. One of those benefits is how massage therapy can help the body heal after having surgery or an injury. The rehabilitation process can be a slow and frustrating one. The goal of a physical therapy program is to increase strength, flexibility, and eliminate the pain to normalize […]
The Benefits of Massage
I have always been a believer in massage. As a physical therapist who has been practicing for almost 18 years, I often use massage to assist my patients in recovering from their injuries. Most recently, I took a trip to Chicago for a seminar. Toting my computer bag on and off the plan, packing and […]
