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What is Massage Therapy?
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts and one of the simplest forms of therapy. Massage has been a major part of medicine for at least five thousand years and important in Western medical traditions for at least three thousand years. Massage is the systematic manual or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissues of the body by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and tapping for therapeutic purposes. Massage promotes circulation of the blood and lymph, relaxes the muscles, relieves pain, restores the metabolic balance and has other benefits both physical and mental. Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves.
 Massage Therapies Offered:
- Swedish Massage
- Relaxing Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Aromatherapy Massage
- Seated (Chair) Massage
- Raindrop Therapy Massage
Areas Of Service:
Fort Myers and Cape Coral area massage therapist offering mobile massage at your home or office. My areas of service for mobile massage include Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, South Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero and Sanibel.
Benefits Of Massage:
Massage provides relief to people of all ages from infants to seniors. Massage provides relief to people from all walks of life: the weekend or competitive athlete, the home gardener or overstressed and overworked executive.
- Increasing circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulating the lymph system, the body’s natural defense, against toxic invaders.
- Relaxing and softening injured and overused muscles.
- Reducing spasms and cramping.
- Increasing joint flexibility.
- Reducing recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
- Releasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller.
- Reducing post-surgery adhesions and edema and reducing and realigning scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improving range of motion and decreasing discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieving pain for migraine sufferers and decreasing the need for medication.
- Providing exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reducing shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
It’s important to note that there are some conditions where massage is not recommended. For example, massage is contraindicated in people with:
- Certain forms of cancer
- Phlebitis
- Some cardiac problems
- Some skin conditions
- Infectious diseases
The Effects Of Massage:
 Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits. Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses. Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system-depending upon what is required by the individual-and thus help reduce fatigue, leaving the receiver with a feeling of replenished energy. At its best, massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually.
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