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Massage Therapy Make a massage therapy appointment Taking part in regularly scheduled self-care can play a huge part in how healthy you will be and how youthful you will remain with each passing year. Budgeting a little time and money for bodywork at consistent intervals is truly an investment in your health. And just because a massage feels like a pampering treat doesn't mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage as a necessary component of your overall health and wellness plan, and work with your practitioner to establish a treatment schedule that best meets your needs. The benefits of regular massage include: - Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients to tissue and vital organs
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pain for athletes at any level
- Releases endorphins, the body's natural painkiller, and is used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema, and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers, decreasing the need for medication
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion
Massage therapy at Bria is offered by Brendan Thorson, LMP. Brendan specializes in deep tissue and myofascial work with the express goal of assisting each client to achieve pain free and more natural postural positions. Massage therapy is available by appointment only. Please call our clinic to schedule an appointment or use our online scheduling system to make a massage therapy appointment.
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