Common Conditions treated by Massage Therapy:

Chronic Stress - is the response of the brain to unpleasant events for a prolonged period over which an individual perceives he or she has no control. It involves an endocrine system response in which occurs a release of corticosteroids. If this continues for a long time, it can cause damage to an individual's physical and mental health. When we receive a massage the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) is activated and the output of cortisol is reduced. A smooth, flowing style that promotes general relaxation, improves circulation and range of movement, and relieves muscular tension can return the body to its state of rest and repair: whilst enjoying the massage, our breathing and circulation slow down, our anxiety decreases, and sometimes our stomach even starts gurgling, as a sign that our digestive system is also turning back to normal functioning.

Pain - is a great warning system and should not be ignored. A Massage Therapist can identify where the pain is coming from and can help you relieve it. Using various techniques like Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release work and Deep Tissue techniques most common pain aliments can be resolved.

Pregnancy - All pregnant women can expect to experience at least a little stiffness and muscular tension during their pregnancy as their uterus expands to accommodate their growing baby. Massage therapy during pregnancy can often relieve many of the common side effects of pregnancy, whether you suffer from headaches, morning sickness, low back pain, swelling in the ankles or constipation.

Inducement - If you are overdue and not interested in pharmaceuticals to start your labour then consider a Massage Therapy Treatment. By working certain areas and applying pressure to key Reflexology points a RMT can actually help your labour get under way.

Fibromyalgia - is a condition that not only causes fatigue and pain but also disrupts your sleep patterns. Massage therapy actually enhances the production of certain pain blockers, including endorphins, serotonin, and norepinephrine. These hormones work to counteract pain signals conducted by the brain.

Insomnia - Increased stress in our lives can also trigger insomnia or other sleeping disorders. One of the benefits of massage therapy is improved sleep patterns. Some people even fall asleep while having a professional massage.

Constipation - can be caused by many factors. A poor diet, lack of exercise, pregnancy or blockage of fecal matter. The purpose of abdominal massage for constipation is to help stimulate peristalsis waves in the colon to start the stagnant fecal matter moving again.

Headaches - Since many migraine and tension headaches are accompanied by neck pain, massage can offer relief by relaxing tense muscles, relieving muscle spasms, improving blood flow and aiding relaxation. By have a Massage on a regular basic it can also be proactive. When the muscles of the neck are relaxed and stress is managed it minimizes how frequently the headaches occur.

Sciatica - is a neural pain that starts at the low back and travels down the back of the leg. It can be caused by a pinching of the Sciatic nerve in the low back or in the buttocks area. Massage can decrease spasm and tightness in the surrounding muscles to alleviate the pressure on the nerve and therefore relieve the pain.

Arthritis - Arthritis means inflammation of a joint. The signs of inflammation are: pain, redness, swelling and heat. One or all of these signs may be present. Two of the most common conditions are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that typically affects the major weight-bearing joints: the hips, knees and spine, as well as the feet and hands. It is the degeneration and loss of cartilage that will produce the symptoms of pain, stiffness and limitation of movement in the affected joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is what is known as an autoimmune disease. Essentially, your immune system retaliates against a part of your body and results in inflammation. This shows up as redness, swelling, heat and pain around the affected joint. The most common areas typically include the hands and feet, although it can also affect the elbows, shoulders, neck, jaw, ankles, knees, and hips.

Strains - are the tearing of a ligament. There may be swelling and inflammation accompanying a tear which can be relieved by activating the lymphatic system with Massage Therapy. Massage can also stimulate muscles around a joint to help stabilize the joint.

Sprains - are the tearing of a muscle. Again there may be swelling, inflammation and pain that would all benefit from massage therapy in the acute to chronic state of the injury.

Muscle Spasms - Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of muscles and they can be related to many different things or caused by many different things. It can either be constant, sustained or intermittent. It causes a contraction of the muscle without shortening at the joint. Massage can sooth these muscles and help them to return to a normal state.

Sports Injuries - Individuals who play a sport or exercise regularly can experience a variety of injuries from repetitive movements. Sports Massage is a special form of massage and is typically used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of the massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance, to drain away fatigue, to relieve swelling, to reduce muscle tension, to promote flexibility and to prevent injuries.

TMJ - TMJ Disorder or Syndrome is a term often used to describe temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. The causes vary, including, clenching or grinding of the teeth, an injury such as whiplash, or asymmetry of the chewing muscles. Massage Therapy can relieve the tension in tight masticating muscles, decrease inflammation and relieve pain in the jaw.

Toxicity - Our environment is filled with substances that our bodies can not process. With a series of strokes, detoxification massage aids your lymphatic system to clear dietary toxins and other unwanted substances. These body toxins are actually by-products of stress, dead cells, heavy metals and other excess debris from your cells.