Massage therapy is very beneficial in helping you manage your health and well-being. From applying pressure to certain painful areas, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and more, massage therapy can help alleviate all sorts of mental, emotional, and physical discomforts. Because there are many types of massages finding which type of massage is right for you is very important.

Types of Massage

Message therapy may not be appropriate for those who have certain medical conditions such as bleeding disorders, deep vein thrombosis, bone fractures, severe osteoporosis, and severe thrombocytopenia, or if you are taking blood thinners. If you are pregnant or have cancer or new sources of pain, it is strongly recommended that you speak with your doctor about which type of massage is right for you as well as the benefit and precautions to speak with your masseuse or massage therapist about.

Deep Tissue Massage

If you suffer from chronic pain, tightness, and/or stiffness in your neck, back and/or legs, getting a deep tissue massage is an excellent option for you. This massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue which helps alleviate pain and help repair muscle damage from injuries.

Swedish Massage

Swedish massages are great if you are feeling tightness and tension in your muscles. This form of massage lubricates the skin with massage oil and provides kneading, deep circular movements, vibration, and long strokes to help relax the muscles and energize you. It helps reduce inflammation and aids in improving your range of motion.

Getting a massage has various benefits to aid in your healing and relaxing process. Getting the appropriate massage for you will help reduce stress, pain, fatigue and post-surgery and post-injury swelling. It also helps improve circulation, sleep, and flexibility. Getting a massage is great for alleviating anxiety and depression, as well as enhance your immune system by eliminating excessive toxins from the body.