Archive for the ‘Medical Massage’ Category

Medical massages: Treating chronic pain, stress, back aches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, leg cramps, neck tension, more

Medical massages: Treating chronic pain, stress, back aches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, leg cramps, neck tension, more
Massage therapy treats stiff necks and much more. Simply put, Medical Massage Therapy is the focused use of advanced massage techniques to treat a specific condition and achieve a specific outcome. In some cases the condition treated is first diagnosed by the patient’s physician.  In other cases the...
December 15th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

How massage therapy can help with piriformis syndrome and sciatica

How massage therapy can help with piriformis syndrome and sciatica
Piriformis syndrome can be treated with massage therapy Piriformis Syndrome is a disorder caused when the piriformis muscle irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve causing leg pain (both aching and shooting pains), leg numbness, leg cramps, reduced hip range of motion and pain deep in the buttocks....
December 8th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

Massage is a proven immune system booster

Massage is a proven immune system booster
Keeping your immune system functioning at peak efficiency is always a good idea and is even more important during cold and flu season.  There are many natural ways to enhance your immunity with vitamins, supplements, exercise, and a healthy diet.  Another, perhaps lesser known way to enhance immunity...
December 6th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

Breast massage has many benefits

Breast massage is a great way to keep breasts healthy Breast massage by an appropriately trained massage therapist can be an excellent addition to your overall breast care plan.  Breast massage has been shown to reduce breast pain for many women and the effects of breast massage on the lymphatic and...
November 27th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More

Costochondritis can be treated with medical massage therapy

Costochondritis can be treated with medical massage therapy
Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum. It causes sharp and often severe pain in the costosternal joint (where the ribs connect to the sternum), sometimes mimicking a heart attack. While the cause of this condition is not know, medical massage therapy...
November 25th, 2009 | Medical Massage | Read More