Massage is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and has proven beneficial to chronic conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, and bursitis. Massage helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living.
Massage provides relief to people from all walks of life - the weekend or competitive athlete, the home gardener, the overstressed executive struggling to keep pace in today's economy. Secretaries, laborers, waitresses - anyone can feel a need for massage at some point in time. The older population, as well, will benefit from massage, as it can enhance flexibility and circulation.
The services of a massage therapist may be covered by health insurance when prescribed by a chiropractor.
I may use a variety of therapies and techniques, depending on your needs, including Deep Tissue work, which involves more focused work to relieve areas where there may be extra tension and those "knots" that develop in the shoulders and back. Other modalities may include Neuro-muscular therapy, hydrotherapy (primarily hot packs), movement re-education, home exercises and stretching that you can do to maintain your body's poise and balance.