MASSAGE THERAPY
PAIN & HOW MASSAGE THERAPY CAN HELP
Pain is caused by lack of oxygen. Lack of oxygen can be caused by a myriad of possibilities. Some of the causes are a blow, a cut or a strain. When muscle fibers are stuck together, fluid is no longer able to pass between these fibers, causing lack of circulation. Lack of circulation causes lack of oxygen and in turn lack of oxygen causes pain. It is necessary to address these muscle fibers or they will remain stuck together. By receiving massage it will help with circulation and oxygen to the area, and loosen the muscle fibers.
THAI YOGA MASSAGE- is performed on a mat or table in loose and comfortable clothing. It combines massage with deep stretching and is excellent for relieving muscular tension. In receiving Thai Yoga Massage one is also receiving the benefits of the practice of Yoga. This technique has been describe as assisted Hatha Yoga. A Thai Yoga Massage also incorporates martial arts moves, rhythmic motion, palming, and thumbing along energy lines, gentle stretching and breath work, creating a slow flowing "dance" around and with the recipients body. In addition to stretching and toning the muscles, Thai Yoga Massage improves circulation, relieves muscular tension and spasm, helps expedite metabolism, boosts the immune system, and balances the body energetically, inducing a calm mental state. This practice provides the recipient with both a physical and energetic massage.
CRANIO SACRAL THERAPY- is a light touch therapy. It releases restrictions deep within the body. By accessing and freeing the central nervous system, Cranio Sacral Therapy allows the body to relax so that the body's natural healing processes can take over.
The cranio sacral system comprises the bones of the cranium , the brain, the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain, the spinal cord and the sacrum, Cerebrospinal fluid circulates throughout the system to protect and nourish the brain and the nerves of the spinal cord. This fluid enclosed in connective tissue generates a rhythm or wave that can be palpated throughout the body by the cranio sacral therapist. By palpating with a light touch. The craniosacral therapist can determine areas of restriction. Using a very light touch and light pressure to gently manipulate these areas of restriction, he or she can balance cranial rhythm or wave in the central nervous system and throughout the entire body. This enhances the natural healing capacities of the body.
Cranio Sacral therapy helps with a variety of conditions such as Migraine headaches. Neck and Back pain. Anxiety and Depression, Stress and Tension , TMJ syndrome , ADD and ADHD. Chronic fatigue, Autism.
LA STONE THERAPY - is a new alternative to a traditional Swedish Massage. It's an application of thermotherapy using smooth, deep pressured heated volcanic lava basalt stones. The energies of the stones create a slow warming deep massage. Making the client feel recharged when the treatment is over. The stones temperatures are between 120 and 140 degrees . Which helps the client to enter a deeper dimension of relaxation.
Due to the temperatures of the stones, there is an exchange of blood, lymph and digestive fluids in the body with causes a rapid, changing increase in blood circulation.
Benefits of La Stone Massage: reduced muscle tension and scar tissue, relief from pain, improved posture, increased joint mobility and range of motion. It is important to drink plenty of water after your Stone massage session, due to the effect of the stones on your overall body temperature.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Massage Therapy:
- Reduce Stress Tension
- Improve Flexibility
- Increase Endorphins (your bodyís natural pain killers)
- Assist in recovery from sports activities and injuries
- Strengthen your immune system
- Improve circulation problems
- Alleviate Chronic and temporary Pain
- Relax muscle spasms.
- Massage dilates blood vessels and relieves congestion throughout the body
- Massage acts as a ìcleanserî, stimulating lymph circulation and helps with the elimination of toxins.
- Massage encourages the retention of nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur, necessary for tissue repair in people who suffer from Bone Fractures
