Massage Techniques
Used for more than 4,000 years in many cultures, massage therapy is a manual manipulation of the body's joints and soft tissue, which includes the muscles, skin, tendons and associated fascia, ligaments, and joint capsules.
The techniques the Massage Therapist applies can result in a variety of physiological effects, such as:
- Stretching muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia
- Encouraging circulation through tissue
- Inhibiting muscle spasms
- Stimulating or sedating the nervous system
- Boosting the immune system
In addition, the techniques can have psychological benefits as well:
- Controlling pain
- Creating a sense of relaxation and well-being
- Reducing stress
Since most diseases are aggravated by stress, massage can help you become and stay healthier. A one hour massage can relieve as much stress as taking a couple days off from your normal routine.
To customize your massage according to your health and wellness needs, Massage Advantage offers a combination of therapeutic massage techniques such as:
Massage Advantage considers a good massage to feel soothing. Yet, if you have any areas of specific stress, 'knots' or chronic pain a deeper massage will 'get to' those areas and begin to relieve the grip and drain they have had on you. This care is what you are paying for with Massage Advantage, and less can, well, seem like just not enough.
Communication is key to ensure the best massage possible. At Massage Advantage each massage begins with a brief consultation between you and your Massage Therapist to assure your purpose and expectations for the massage are met. Let your Massage Therapist know your needs. For example, if you need a relaxation or stress reduction massage this usually includes all major areas of the body. And a massage for an injury, or tightness will focus on a specific area.
Massage techniques will vary between locations and Massage Therapists.
