Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Massage as Healthcare

A recent Mayo Clinic post has validated the use of massage to help in conditions such as:

  • Anxiety
  • Digestive disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches
  • Insomnia related to stress
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Paresthesias and nerve pain
  • Soft tissue strains or injuries
  • Sports injuries
  • Temporomandibular joint pain
It is important to understand that not all massage is equal.  A massage from a ritzy spa will have less therapeutic affects when compared to a massage from a skilled Doctor of Physical Therapy.  A medical professional with the ability to manipulate soft tissue (muscle, tendons, fascia) is a valuable tool in the battling pain and other chronic pain issues.