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More and more people are turning to massage therapy and related bodywork techniques
to relieve pain and tension, increase flexibility and reduce mental and physical
fatigue.
Brown Family Chiropractic offers multiple techniques for massage. Depending
on your needs and goals, we can help your feel better, both physically and mentally.
Our massage techniques include:
Relaxation/Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the most commonly offered and best known type of massage.
It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling at the University of
Stockholm in 1812. It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation,
ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation.
Reiki Massage
Reiki, also considered energy work, is used to help patients manage pain and increase their quality
of living. Reiki is different from normal massage because the practitioner
does not knead or manipulate the tissues or muscles of the patient. Instead, the
hands of the practitioner remain still, and the energy of healing is sent through
the channels of the practitioner into the patient.
Reflexology
Reflexology is the application of appropriate pressure by thumbs
and fingers to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears in order to
improve the recipient?s health. Reflexologists understand that these areas and reflex
points correspond to different body organs and systems, and that pressing them has
a beneficial effect on the organs and person?s general health.
Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Massage
Pre-Natal massage can begin at any time during your pregnancy (Including your first trimester as long as the massage therapist is certified). As your body is going
through hormonal and physical changes, studies indicate pre-natal massages performed
during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle
aches and joint pains, decrease swelling in the arms and legs and improve labor
outcomes and newborn health.
Post-natal massage can be done immediately after discharge if yours is a
normal delivery. However, for caesarian section delivery, we encourage
mothers to wait for at least 2 weeks after delivery or when incision is
properly healed to start post-natal massage.
Post-natal massage brings body back to its pre-pregnancy condition by
retaining muscles and connective tissue. It also helps to realign the
body weight to its original distribution, helps reinstate the uterus to
its normal state, eliminates excess body fluids and tones the over stretched
areas of skin especially over the abdomen.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release therapy helps individuals with poor posture, physical injury,
illness and emotional stress. By using myofascial release therapy, disruptions of
the fascial network are freed and tension on bones, muscles, joints and nerves is
relieved. Ultimately, myofascial release restores complete balance back to the body.
Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is
typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage
is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve
swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent
injuries.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is a light-touch manual approach that enhances the body's
natural healing capabilities. For nearly 30 years is has been shown to be effective
for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and loss of function.
CST is useful as both a primary treatment method and combined with other traditional
or complementary techniques.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers
of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body
through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the muscles, tendons, or fascia.
Deep Tissue Massage is used to break up and eliminate scar tissue, for individuals who
experience consistent pain, for those who engage in heavy physical activity such as
athletes, and for patients who have sustained physical injury.
