ALL ABOUT MASSAGE THERAPY How Can You Get the Most Out of Massage?
Massage therapy has long been a great way to enhance your health and well-being. There are several types of massage therapy methods that aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety, the relaxation of muscles, the rehabilitation of injury, pain management, and the promotion of overall wellness.
What are the types of massage therapy?
range of motion, but not necessarily for an athletic event.
Swedish massage: A gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular motions, vibration, and tapping to help you relax and then feel refreshed and energized. Deep tissue massage: Relies on slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue aimed at helping with muscle damaged as a result of injury.
Is massage covered by my insurance? This is an elective cash pay procedure not billable to insurance. An MD order or prescription is not required. Where does massage therapy fit into my rehab plan? It’s common to initiate massage therapy at the beginning of your treatment program and may take several visits for a positive reaction to take place. Your therapist will help determine if treatment is an option, and each massage is customized to fit your needs. Contraindications may include the following: burns, rashes, or healing wounds, fractures, severe osteoporosis, and severe thrombocytopenia. Contraindications are discussed in your initial consultation. Synergy Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine now offers massage, please call and request an appointment today.
What can massage therapy do for you?
In short, massage therapy is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues. This includes muscle, connective tissues, tendons, and ligaments. It can:
Sports massage: Helps increase range of motion with an end goal in mind.
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Resolve frustrating musculoskeletal disorders.
What can you expect from massage therapy?
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Keep you at work.
Will I be sore? You may feel sore the following day after treatment in the area of the body treated; this is normal, but it does not always occur. Do I need to be an athlete to receive sports massage? Sports massage typically has an end goal in mind. It helps increase
Keep you in activities and sports.
Rapidly reduce muscle pain and tension. Quickly return you to a strengthening and exercise program. Help prevent the reoccurrence of the problem. Promote overall health and wellness! Laughter Is the Best Medicine
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