Massage Therapy
What is Massage?
Massage is a term describing a variety
of techniques using the hands to
stimulate or soothe soft tissues of the
body for therapeutic purposes.
How Does Massage Work?
Massage works by kneading and
stroking muscles to relax them, and
uses friction to stimulate soft tissues.
This therapy can increase circulation
and lymphatic flow while breaking up
scar tissue between muscle fibers.
Why is Massage Used?
Massage is useful in many
conditions in which body relaxation,
the reduction of swelling, and muscle
mobilization is desired. Massage can
be helpful in overcoming the swelling
and pooling of fluids at the site
of recent injury or trauma.
