In addition to providing numerous general health benefits, massage therapy is often utilized as a complementary component in the treatment of many health problems.
Therapeutic massage achieves results by acting directly upon the muscular, nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems. Much like chiropractic, massage therapy seeks to maximize your body's natural healing ability. This is accomplished via manual techniques, designed to correct your body anatomically by addressing any issues which inhibit it from functioning as it should.
ProHealth maintains a dedicated, on-site Certified Massage Therapist, or CMT, to ensure that you have the treatment resources you need, when you need them. Appointment times for this type of therapy can be scheduled by calling ProHealth Medical, Chiropractic & Physical Therapy during regular office hours.
Most notable for its relaxation and stress relief characteristics, Swedish massage works muscle groups by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, while executing frictional strokes in the same direction as blood returning to the heart. These actions increase oxygen flow in the blood while helping to rid muscles of toxins.
The techniques employed by Swedish massage invigorate the skin and nervous system, increase pliability in tendons and ligaments, increase circulation and disposal of metabolic wastes, soothe nerves and relieve physical and emotional stress.
Neuromuscular therapy consists of manipulating the body's soft tissue (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the body mechanically with the central nervous system. Sometimes referred to as trigger point therapy, NMT is most often utilized to combat chronic and transient pain caused by injuries, postural distortions, biomechanical dysfunctions or muscle spasms.
During pregnancy, the mother's physical health and emotional well-being are paramount. Pregnant women experience unique physical and emotional changes that occur as a result of increased weight, shifting posture, and fluctuating hormone levels. Expectant moms typically experience heightened physical discomfort that ranges from muscular tension and headaches to pressure on the knees.
Massage is a safe and effective way to help alleviate these and other common, pregnancy-related symptoms. Massage may be incorporated during childbirth to ease labor and delivery and during the postpartum period to help the body return to its pre-maternal state.
Prior to receiving massage, it is advisable for expectant mothers to consult their physician. Massage may not be recommended for clients with certain medical conditions. Prenatal clients are required to complete the client prenatal release prior to their first prenatal session. If the client possesses one or more of the conditions listed on this form, a Physician Prenatal Release will also be required prior to the first prenatal session.
