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Massage Therapy at Price Health

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Massage therapy is one of the oldest methods of healing, as the practice of therapeutic massage can be traced back nearly 4,000 years. The purpose of massage therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is widely accepted and effective treatment for decreasing muscle pain and stiffness, reducing stress, and for assisting in rehabilitation and postural alignment.

Massage therapists use a variety of techniques to improve the health and condition of the muscles, tendons, joints, skin, fascia or connective tissue of the body. Massage therapy treatments have a therapeutic effect on the body which optimizes health and well-being by acting on the muscular, nervous, and circulatory systems.

How Can Massage Therapy Benefit You?

Massage therapy is beneficial for people of all ages and conditions and is highly effective for pain relief. But it is also an amazing preventive therapy as well. Massage helps build and maintain a healthy body and mind, it combats stress, and it works to keep the immune system strong. Overall, massage can keep on working for you, even after the pain is gone.

Regular therapeutic massage from a Registered Massage Therapist can be an excellent part of your health maintenance by:

  • Reducing or eliminating pain
  • Reducing depression or anxiety
  • Reducing tension within muscles
  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Increasing lymphatic drainage
  • Improving circulation
  • Improving joint mobility
  • Improving immune system functioning
  • Increasing body awareness

Beyond Muscle Relief

It is not only your muscles that are treated during a massage, but also your nervous and circulatory systems. This helps to restore an overall feeling of well-being.

Massage therapy is safe and effective for stress management, but is also highly effective for various other problems, including, but not limited to:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Asthma and Emphysema
  • Back, neck and shoulder tension
  • Cancer
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Circulatory problems
  • Dislocations
  • Edema (inflammation)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Headache/Migraine
  • Inflammatory conditions (arthritis & bursitis)
  • Insomnia
  • Kyphosis and Scoliosis
  • Low back pain
  • Muscle tension and spasm
  • Post injury Rehabilitation
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Sciatica
  • Sports injuries
  • Strains and sprains
  • Stress and stress related conditions
  • Tendonitis
  • Whiplash

More Information

Still have questions? Visit our Massage FAQ page.

If you are not sure if massage is right for you, contact Price Health and we will be happy to discuss it with you.
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