Whether seeking relief for a medical condition, searching for a method to help deal with the stresses of daily life or wanting to maintain good health, more and more people are turning to therapeutic massage.

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1. Swedish Massage: Rehabilitates tissues by increasing blood and lymph circulation, reducing muscle spasm, improving muscle tone and flexibility and improving range of motion.

 

2. Trigger Point Therapy: A combination of fingertip pressure and /or ice and stretch to release myofascial trigger points: hyper-irritable spots in muscle or connective tissue that are a common source of referred pain.

 

3. Myofascial Release (Connective Tissue Massage): A series of strokes that promote the separating and loosening of muscles and underlying tissue.

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4. Manual Lymphatic Drainage: A light, gentle form of massage used to promote movement of lymph and help reduce edema (swelling).

 

5. Muscle Energy: A system that uses the patient's own muscle strength against resistance to help realign joints.

 

6. Range of Motion: Movement of joints by the patient (active) or the therapist (passive) to help lubricate the joint sur-faces and regain optimal function.

 

7. Stretching: Light pulling or holding of the muscles to increase range of motion and realign the joint capsule.

 

8. Remedial Exercise: A series of movements designed to strengthen a specific muscle group or area.

 

9. Hydrotherapy: The use of water in all forms: solid (ice), liquid (water), gas (steam), for a therapeutic effect.

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10. Reflexology: Is a focused pressure technique, usually directed at the feet or hands. It is based on the premise that there are zones or reflexes on different parts of the foot, which correspond to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs of the entire body. The theory is that as the reflexes are stimulated any imbalances in the corresponding zones are cleared. The main benefits of reflexology are relaxation, enhanced circulation and assisting the body to achieve to balance.