A significant amount of research supports a growing list of health benefits associated with massage therapy. We treat a variety of conditions caused by injury or everyday stresses through the alternative approach of massage therapy including tense muscles/spasms and tension headaches.
Massage therapy also provides mental health benefits, pain relief, and assistance with a variety of other conditions. Here are just a few:
Mental/Emotional Benefits
- Reduced levels of anxiety
- Increased mental awareness and mind-body connection
- Stress relief
- Overall increased feeling of well-being
- Promoted relaxation
- Eased symptoms of depression
Treatment for Injuries
- Accelerates healing for soft tissue injuries like pulled muscles and sprained ligaments and reduces pain and swelling related to such injuries
- Limits the formation of excessive scar tissue caused by soft tissue injuries
Treatment of Pain Associated with Medical Conditions including:
- Depression
- Low back pain
- Chronic neck pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-op pain
- Dementia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Lower joint replacement
- Chemotherapy related nausea
Muscle Relief
- Relief of muscle spasms
- Reduced muscle stiffness and tension
Decreased Tension
- Helps to reduce frequency and symptoms of tension-related conditions like headaches and eye strains.
Increased Flexibility
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Increased ease and efficiency of movement
Other Health Benefits:
- Lower blood pressure
- Improved balance
- Promotion of deeper and easier breathing
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Increased blood circulation and lymph movement
- Improved posture
- Enhanced health and nourishment of the skin
- Improved sleep
- Enhanced athletic performance
Massage therapy has become an increasingly popular and conservative way to treat a wide variety of health conditions. Experience an improved quality of life by trying massage therapy.
At Spring Creek Medical, we have an in-house Licensed Massage Therapist who is ready to meet your needs!
