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What Is Massage Therapy Used For?

by Sam James ProActive Health Group

When massage therapy comes to mind, many people in Calgary think of a relaxing spa massage. These can be soothing and feel quite nice, but massage therapy is so much more than that. It can be used to treat a wide range of physical and mental concerns from neck tension to diabetes to easing the discomfort of chronic pain. This type of massage is called therapeutic massage and it is offered by a registered massage therapist in SW Calgary.

Using soft-tissue manipulation techniques, massage therapy reduces stress and fatigue, while improving circulation. Depending on the style of massage, techniques may include stroking, kneading, rocking, tapping, or holding steady pressure.

Therapeutic massage can reduce pain and anxiety for people in Calgary with chronic illnesses, such as cancer, and reduce the physiological burden of stress. It can help treat conditions including stress-related tension, cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, and depression, plus so much more.

Research has shown that those in Calgary who use massage therapy can experience reduced heart rate, lower blood pressure, and increased blood circulation and lymph flow. It also relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins, which all can enhance medical treatment.

Some of the general benefits of seeking treatment from a registered massage therapist in Calgary may include:

     Physical relaxation

     Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves waste elimination

     Relief for tight muscles (knots) and other aches and pains

     Release of nerve compression (carpal tunnel, sciatica)

     Greater flexibility and range of motion

     Enhanced energy and vitality

     Some clinical styles may help heal scar tissue as well as tendon, ligament, and muscle tears

Massage therapy may help the body in many ways.  Massage can relax muscle tissue, which may lead to decreased nerve compression, increased joint space, and range of motion. This may lead to reduced pain and improved function. It will also support and complement other therapies and treatments.

Massage therapy may also improve circulation, which enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells and helps remove waste products. These circulatory effects of massage may have value in the treatment of some inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis or edema which is an excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues, which may be reduced using manual lymph drainage. 

Massage therapy is also thought to generate a relaxation response, which lowers your heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, boosts the immune system, and generally relieves the physical side effects of stress. 

Generally, people use massage for either general relaxation and wellbeing, or to address a specific complaint, such as pain or limited range of motion. Research suggests massage therapy may contribute to both goals. 

For those in SW Calgary looking for a way to reduce stress, promote relaxation and to explore complementary treatment options for existing conditions, massage therapy is an excellent choice. Be sure to choose a highly qualified registered massage therapist and integrate them with your current healthcare practitioners so all treatments can work in conjunction with each other.


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