What is massage therapy and how it can benefit you as a patient?
Massage Therapy is a manipulation of soft tissues (muscle, tendon, ligaments and fascia) for the purpose of normalizing those tissues through applying pressure such compression, petrissage, effleurage and friction. It’s causes increase in lymphatic and blood flow and releasing muscle tension. Therefore, decreasing pain and stress and increase in range of motion and functionality of the area affected. It can also enhance tissue healing and stimulate relaxation.