Which conditions can massage therapy improve?

The soft-tissue manipulation techniques utilized by massage therapy helps improve an array of physical and mental conditions, such as:

• Neck pain

• Back pain

• Chronic fatigue

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Hip pain

• Knee pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Lupus

• Lyme disease

• Arthritis

• Muscle aches

• Pulled muscle

• Migraines and headaches

• Bursitis

• Joint pain

Massage therapy is a effective way to heal damaged tissues and release tension from sore muscles. Darin Faller, DC and Ebonee Hicks, LMT use massage therapy to treat a variety of common conditions, including to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, and increase relaxation. By using a mix of deep tissue massage, gua sha, cupping, lymphatic massage, and more. Ebonee is extremely skilled at isolating and eliminating the pain you are experiencing as well as relaxing your muscles before a chiropractic adjustment to ensure you feel as much relief as possible.

Deep tissue massage

A deep tissue massage directly ‎ muscle pain, tension, and stiffness for maximum relaxation. Most people choose a deep tissue massage when they have a specific injury or condition, such as back pain, neck pain, or sports injury pain. Because a deep tissue massage breaks up scar tissue, which inhibits circulation, it can significantly reduce chronic pain. The goal is to break up adhesions — tight knots of rigid tissue — to improve flexibility and function.

Lymphatic massage

If you’re experiencing a condition related to inflammation or poor immune function, a lymphatic massage can help relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation. Many people use lymphatic massages to reduce the side effects of arthritis, chemotherapy, and fibromyalgia. This type of massage can also help improve blood circulation and lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Gua Sha

Gua sha (pronouced "gwa-shah") is an East Asian healing technique. A trained professional uses a small, smooth-edged tool to firmly stroke your skin in one direction. This can help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation. Scraping your skin and causing petechiae to appear on your skin is believed to activate both your immune system and nervous system, setting off a complex chain of events in your body. Studies show that when done correctly, gua sha can release chemicals that improve blood flow, lessen toxins, reduce pain, and promote healing in the area.

Swedish massage

A Swedish massage is one of the most popular types of massages available. This type of massage involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on the topmost layers of muscle. While performing the massage, your SC Stem provider also gently moves the joints to release tension and improve flexibility. Most people describe a Swedish massage as both relaxing and energizing.

Cupping

Cupping therapy is a type of alternative medicine that can be used for massage and to treat pain and inflammation: A therapist places cups on the skin to create suction, which pulls the skin upward and increases blood flow. The cups can be moved around to target specific areas of the body. Cupping therapy can help with pain relief, relaxation, and well-being. It can also stimulate the nervous system, release endorphins, and improve immune function.