chronic pain

This is a listing of some of our most popular massage therapy techniques. The most popular are the first four.

Cranial Sacral Therapy is a method that gently manipulates the bones of the skull and spine to improve circulation of cerebrospinal Fluid in the central nervous. It can also have deeply relaxing effects.

The therapist will place warmed stones on specific areas of the body to provide this type of massage. These stones can be temporarily or permanently left in place. Hot stones, which transmit heat deep into the skin, can be soothing and relaxing when used in combination with other massage techniques.

Deep tissue massage is great for addressing certain stiff, painful areas in your body. The masseuse uses slow, deliberate strokes to focus pressure on the layers of muscles and tendons beneath your skin. Deep tissue massage may be more rhythmic than the other types of massage. This massage helps to relieve tension and injuries (such as back sprains) that are chronic.

Sports massage helps athletes prepare for their sport. It might be used for flexibility or to prevent injuries. It could also be used to treat muscle strains.

Prenatal massage uses mild pressure similar to Swedish massage. The therapist will focus on areas such as your lower back, hips, and legs. You can be fully or partially undressed, depending on your comfort level.

The healing properties of pressure points in the feet, according to ancient and modern medical research, can be used to treat different ailments.

Have you ever been to a county fair or music festival and envied the chair massages of others? Have you ever passed by an airport chair massage section? Maybe you work for a company that provides regular 15- to 20 minute massages. Chair massages can be done on-site. You'll sit in a specially designed, portable chair while fully dressed. These massages usually include a massage to your neck, shoulders and back as well as your hands.

Myofascial Release Therapy is another type. This involves relaxing stiffness in the fascia (the connective tissue system that holds each muscle in the body), and releasing it. With light pressure, your therapist will massage or stretch tight areas.

Myofascial relief therapy, another type of bodywork, involves releasing stiffness from the fascia. The connective tissue that holds every muscle in the body is called the fascia. Your therapist will gently massage the areas that are feeling tight and apply light pressure.

Massage has been practiced over thousands of decades. There are more than 80 massage therapy options available today. You can choose from a variety pressures, movements, or techniques. All involve the manipulation of soft tissues and muscle with your hands. Sometimes, even forearms (or elbows) or feet can be used.