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Massage is a therapeutic technique used to promote relaxation and to increase the natural healing abilities of the body. Whether suffering from low back pain, muscle spasms, headaches, tired/tight muscles, fatigue and countless other conditions, Massage Therapy has shown itself to be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Often used as a compliment to Chiropractic Care, together they work to help restore the body to optimal health. Whether you are looking for a therapeutic treatment from stress and injury or just want to relax and unwind, Advantage Chiropractic and Sports Rehab offers a wide range of massage services.
DEEP TISSUE:
This type of massage therapy focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It works by physically breaking down adhesions by applying deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles. This form of massage is used very often on the skeletal structures that lie deep within the body which have been subjected to muscle, tendon and ligament injuries.
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SPORTS MASSAGE:
The goal of this specific massage is to facilitate optimum performance and help athletes return to play sooner after an injury. Our therapists target sport specific muscles to improve range of motion, flexibility, strength and endurance.
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE/ TRIGGER POINT THERAPY:
This technique is used when working with the fascia, which is the connective tissue of covering the body. This deep penetrating massage applies constant pressure to the fascia and trigger points to help eliminate pain, releasing muscle spasms, strengthening and stretching specific muscles.
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SWEDISH MASSAGE:
This classic form of massage is used to promote relaxation, enhance circulation and decrease muscle tension. A traditional Swedish massage includes the following list of strokes: effleurage, petrissage, friction, cross fiber friction, vibration, percussion and pressure/joint movements.
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NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION:
This treatment focuses on breaking adhesions that bind muscles and impair nerves.
The result is that muscles involved are not as strong, and the range of motion of the involve joint is limited. Patients experience these adhesions as fibrous, knotty areas that result in pain and tension.
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HOT STONE MASSAGE:
This relaxing experience uses special heated Lava Stones placed at specific points on the body to open up the meridians (energy pathways). Hot Stone Massage is commonly used to release toxins, reduce stress and improve circulation throughout the body.
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PRENATAL MASSAGE:
Whether you are experiencing morning sickness, backaches, leg cramps and any discomfort associated from pregnancy this relaxing type of massage can help. Our trained experts can help comfort you throughout your pregnancy.
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