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Massage therapy has many physical, physiological and mental benefits. A majority of our clients utilize massage therapy for pain and stress management. Types of stress are eustress, brought on by positive events and triumphs. Acute stress caused by daily pressure that induces negative affect such as headache, nausea and irritability. Chronic stress caused by constant pressure or continuous pain or discomfort, due to illness or injury. Chronic stress can be dangerous and may lead to a heart attack, stroke, or other illnesses.
More and more parents are seeking massage therapy and bodywork for their children and teens who have been diagnosed with ADD and ADHD to avoid the long term side affects of widely prescribed prescription drugs. Some cancer patients are being encouraged to seek certain forms of massage to help deal with the negative side affects of treatments and medications.
There is ongoing research in the field of massage therapy on various diseases such as Anorexia Nervosa, High Blood Pressure and Parkinsons Disease. Here are some of the benefits of therapeutic massage.
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Reduces low back pain
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Increases range of motion in joints.
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Speeds muscle recovery post exercise and physical training.
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Improves recovery post trauma and surgery.
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Increases circulation of the blood and lymph.
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Helps boosts the immune system by increasing white blood cells (NK cells-natural killer cells).
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Decreases anxiety and depression and helps promote a healthy state of mind.
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Calms aggressive behavior in adults, teens and children. (post traumatic stress disorder, ADD/ADHD)
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Alleviates age related and sleep disorders.
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Helps soothe infants and aids in digestion.
There are also contraindications for avoiding massage.
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Blood clots
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Cardiovascular diseases
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Certain forms of cancer
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Skin conditions such as bruises, burns, cuts, cold sores open cuts and wounds.
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Severe back pain
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High fever, chills or sweating
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The first trimester of pregnancy unless prescribed and encourage by your obstetrician.
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Severe osteoporosis
Massage therapy should be avoided 72 hours following a traumatic injury. Seek medical attention for proper evaluation and treatment. Massage therapists are trained in the areas of anatomy, physiology and massage therapy technique. They are not licensed or qualified to diagnose cure or treat illness or disease. Massage therapy and acupuncture stimulates the body's own natural healing ability. An ethical massage therapist or acupuncturist will always refer clients to a qualified healthcare practitioner for issues that fall outside of their scope of practice.
We highly recommend:
Dr. Mary Atwater - Family Psychologist 301-807-8417
www.beyondcustody.com
Dr. Shelia Samaddar DDS. - Dentistry
www.southcapitolsmilescenter.com
Dr. Yolanda Holmes - Dermatologist 202-737-6800
www.yolandaholmesmd.com
Dr. Brad Rosen - Osteopath 301- 515-6000
Dr. Evangeline H. Tierney, LICSW - Psychotherapy 202-429-4935
www.intergrativemedicineclinic.com
Dr. Jeannie Bertoli - Marriage and Family Therapist
Bertoli and Associates www.drbertoli.com | 
