Massage therapy is one of the many treatment options we offer at Moving Forward Physical Therapy. Massage therapy comes in different styles and can provide both physical and mental benefits. Typically, massage therapy is done by rubbing and pressing your muscles, skin, tendons, and ligaments at different pressures. Some different styles of massage therapy include:
- Swedish Massages – Gentle massages that promote relaxation
- Sports Massages – Aimed towards sports injuries or relief for athletes
- Deep Massages – Used to help muscle damage
- Shiatsu Massages – Focuses on acupressure points
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can be great when incorporated into an already existing treatment plan for whatever health concern you are trying to address. Massages promote relaxation while reducing tension, soreness, pain, it can even help improve immunity. Massage therapy can also help conditions such as:
- Depression and anxiety
- Nerve Pain
- Sports-related injuries
- Neck Pain
- Insomnia and sleep issues
- TMJ
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Muscle Pain
- Soft tissue injuries
- Fatigue
Although massage therapy may help with these conditions, massages are also great for enjoyment and relaxation. Massages can help boost mood, and even give you more energy!
Is massage therapy right for me?
Getting a massage shouldn’t be painful, but it is normal to experience some soreness the next day after a massage. Also, massages aren’t always safe for everyone. If you have burns/infections/broken bones/wounds, have deep vein thrombosis, have a low platelet count, have severe osteoporosis, have a bleeding disorder, or take blood-thinning medication, massage therapy is not appropriate for you. Make sure to talk to a professional to see if massage therapy is right for you, especially if you are pregnant or have cancer.
Massage therapy at Moving Forward Physical Therapy
If you are interested in receiving massage therapy, whether for relaxation or treatment of a medical condition – our team of professional massage therapists will work with you to address your needs. Together we will work to target and treat the conditions you want to improve on and help improve your quality of life and overall level of comfort.
