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    • Physical Therapy
    • Physical Medicine
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    • Electrodiagnostic/NCS/EMG
    • Regenerative Medicine
    • Steroid Joint Injections
    • Pre-Operative Rehab
    • Post-Operative Rehab
    • Post-Injury /Post-Illness
    • Work Injury Rehab
    • Worker's Compensation
    • Specialty Services
    • Social/Psychological Asmt
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SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY

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What is Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy focuses on treating and preventing musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. For many people, it has become a key component of a balanced training regimen. Using techniques that focus on areas specific to your individual sport, activity or injury, massage therapy can be geared toward athletes of every kind, from Olympic hopefuls to weekend joggers.


Think of a sports massage as the more focused sibling of a deep tissue massage. The two massages are similar – firm pressure, focusing on muscles and connective tissue deep within the body. But with a sports massage, your therapist may incorporate stretching and the session may be targeted to a specific area of the body.  


If you participate in regular physical activity, sports massage therapy may be a great option to incorporate into your current routine. Contact us to learn about sports massage options that fit your schedule, activity level, goals and budget.

Benefits:

  • improving circulation
  • relaxing muscles/reducing soreness
  • increasing flexibility/range of motion
  • reducing fatigue
  • increasing focus and alertness
  • improving endurance
  • helping to prevent injuries
  • helping to restore normal body movement and function
  • helping to prepare your body and mind for optimal athletic performance

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More BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

From serious athletes to weekend warriors, adding elements of sports massage to your next session can enhance flexibility, help you recover from competition, and help prevent injuries from occurring. If you have a sports-related ache or injury or are looking to take your game to the next level, speak to your massage therapist about including sports massage techniques in your next visit.

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8 Full body benefits for getting your regular massages - besides feeling great.


You look forward to your regular massage. Maybe it relaxes you. Maybe it energizes you. Maybe it helps relieve the tension in your back. Whatever it is, you know you like it. But massage has more benefits than you probably realize.

"Regular massage keeps the body working at optimal levels," says C.G. Funk, VP of industry relations and product development for Massage Envy. "It keeps people well-physically and emotionally."

Here are eight interesting benefits of massage for your body.

1. Fighting Fibromyalgia Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by muscle pain, fatigue and tenderness, according to the American College of Rheumatology. Symptoms can be brought on or exacerbated by stress and lack of sleep. Frequent Fibromyalgia massageshave been found to help relieve stress as well as alleviate muscle pain, discomfort and spasms in patients suffering from fibromyalgia. In fact, it's one of the most effective complementary treatments, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association, which reports that about 40 percent of sufferers have used it as part of their treatment plan.

2. Easing Surgical Effects Postsurgical rehabilitation is one of the most important aspects of undergoing any procedure. And massage can help get you back on your feet by increasing circulation, relaxing muscles, and improving joint movement and flexibility. It's even been found to promote tissue regeneration and reduce postsurgical adhesions and swelling, according to the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

3. Improving Mood It's no secret that massage can relax you and make you feel good mentally. But did you know that it may even help treat anxiety and depression? According to a review by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine, massage is able to lower the body's level of cortisol, a stress hormone, by as much as 53 percent. Massage also appears to increase the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine.

4. Headache Relief Approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, according to the National Headache Foundation. Often, migraines are triggered or exacerbated by stress and poor sleep. In a study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, researchers found that participants who received massages had better quality sleep and fewer migraines than participants who didn't. Effects even lasted up to three weeks after therapy ended. Massage therapy can help relieve headaches if you suffer from them.

5. Lowering Blood Pressure About 72 million Americans have high blood pressure, which can lead to stroke and heart attack. A study in the journal Biological Research for Nursing found that people who had at least three 10-minute back massages a week lowered their blood pressure more than people who spent the same amount of time just relaxing.

6. Increasing Flexibility Whether you're an avid athlete who is constantly putting stress on your knees or a middle-aged adult who has lost some range of motion in your hips, staying flexible is key. Massage can help you maintain flexibility and range of motion by working the muscles, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments, and by stimulating the production and retention of the natural lubricants between the connective tissue fibers.

7. Breaking Back Pain While back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek massage, many are not aware of just how helpful a treatment it is. In fact, a study in theAnnals of Internal Medicine found that massage therapy was more effective at relieving back pain than other therapies such as acupuncture and spinal modification. It even appeared to reduce the use of painkillers by 36 percent.

8. Curbing Carpal Tunnel Carpal tunnel is a painful condition in which the median nerve that connects the forearm and hand becomes pinched at the wrist, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Symptoms include burning, tingling or numbness in the palm, thumb and middle fingers. It can also lead to difficulty forming a fist or gripping small objects. Treatments usually consist of medication, wrist braces and surgery. But a study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement reported that carpal tunnel patients receiving regular massage had less pain, reduced symptoms and improved grip strength.

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Stretch

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Feel better with flexibility exercises and massage therapy


Muscle injuries are more common now than they were 50 years ago. That's not because we're exercising harder. It's because we're more sedentary.

As a result, stretching is more important than ever, says Erin McGill, a certified personal trainer and training and development manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine. A lot of people think, 'Oh, I should stretch because I don't want to pull muscles or be injured,' she says. But stretching is also one of the best ways to undo the damage caused by inactivity.

Stretching has benefits similar to massage's. It gets the blood flowing to overactive muscles that have contracted because of stress or immobility. Without a good stretch, these muscles can spasm and shut down-and then show up as the marblelike knots that get extra attention from your massage therapist.

In fact, regular massage improves your flexibility and range of motion, keeping your joints more fluid and making them less injury prone. McGill recommends 10 to 15 minutes of stretching before each workout to rebalance your body. And if you don't exercise, stretch anyway. "It's hard on your body to sit at a desk all day," McGill says, "so stretch anytime you can."

Here are three stretches you can do anytime:

  • Hip flexors. Lower yourself onto one knee, as if you're going to propose. Lean slightly forward onto the front leg as you tighten your stomach and buttock muscles and tuck your hips under. You should feel the stretch along the top of the thigh in back. Switch legs and repeat.
  • Chest muscles (pectorals). Stand in a doorway with one arm up, your elbow at shoulder height and your hand at head height. Rest your forearm on the door frame and rotate away from the door. You'll feel a stretch across your chest and shoulder. Switch arms.
  • Back (latissimus dorsi). Kneel in front of a chair. Extend your arms to the sides of the chair and pull back gently without moving your arms. You'll feel the stretch across your back.

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