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Massage
is one of the worlds oldest healing therapies.
It involves the manipulation of muscles and connective tissue.
Strokes vary from light Swedish to deep penetrating connective tissue massage.
There is a wide variety of massage techniques.
At Brockport Chiropractic and Massage we offer:
Swedish Massage;
A technique that promotes increased circulation, relaxation, physical and emotional well-being and helps the body eliminate toxins.
It uses long gliding strokes, muscle kneading , friction, tapotment and vibration.
Types of Massage:
Connective Tissue
(myofascial release or deep tissue therapy):
This technique addresses the connective tissue (fascia) surrounding muscle, bones and organs. It is like a web throughout the entire body. Deeper more specific work is performed with communication with the client as an important aspect of this work. Strokes lengthen, lift and broaden the fascia in an effort to unblock the restrictions and return the fascia to release. This method is beneficial in relieving chronic pain, tension and poor range of motion and poor posture.Medical Massage:
Medical massage is a specific session tailored to your pain issues. We identify your pain, work the root cause and lastly stretch the affected area. Proper medical massage therapy brings about physiological change that will reduce or eliminate pain, return optimal range of motion and promote overall well being. Medical massage works by breaking down muscle adhesions that can build up after an accident or a chronic illness. By applying intense, controlled pressure and friction to an afflicted area across the grain of the muscle, medical massage relaxes rigid tissue and relieves the pain associated with stiff muscles, ligaments and tendons.Trigger Point Therapy (neuromuscular therapy):
Another deeper mode of massage. This technique involves the use of pressure applied to contracted muscle tissue. Again communication between the massage therapist and the client is essential. This method helps interrupt the pain signal pattern to the brain, remove waste from the area and increase blood flow. It assists in relieving chronic pain, helps relives stress and improve circulation.Pregnancy Massage:
Provides mothers to be with relaxation in a comfortable position. It helps alleviate back pain, sore legs, aids in circulation, helps reduce fatigue and tension and helps provides a sense of overall physical and emotional sense of well-being. Strokes are similar to Swedish massage.Chair Massage:
Chair massage is performed on a specially designed chair. Usually the chair massage is at the site of the clients business, office, health fair, convention or for a party. It helps relieve stress in the neck, back, head , shoulders, arms and hands. A chair massage lasts 10-20 minutes and the client remains fully dressed.
Massage therapy is a great way to escape the effects of this fast paced world. It is appropriate for all ages and most states of health. Relax and Rejuvenate, enjoy a mini vacation!