Benefits of Massage

Conditions that Medical Massage Therapy may be able to help
    in General, or at least reduce the associated discomfort
       Pain associated with injury, surgery, or over-use
       Chronic daily pain that you may not know the source of
           (ie., back pain, neck pain, leg pain, hand pain, etc)
       Pain that only shows up sporadically, such as when the weather changes or you are
           under stress
       Idiopathic pain
       Pain while moving/reduced range of movement
       Tendinitis
       Osteoarthritis
       Rheumatoid Arthritis
       Joints that tend to become re-injured
       A feeling of restriction when moving
       Insomnia
     Stress
      Depression
       Some forms of recurring muscle cramps

    in the Torso
       Scoliosis, Lordosis, and Kyphosis
       Back pain
       Breathing difficulties
       "Rib stitches", or "a hitch in my side"
       Post-Mastectomy Syndrome
       Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    in the Legs
       Some forms of Sciatica
       Plantar Fasciitis
       "Joggers heel"
       "Hammer Toe"
       Bunions
       Heel spurs
       Some foot pronation or supination (low/fallen arches or standing on the edge of your
         foot)
       Ankle pain
       Shin Splints
       Knee pain
       Patellofemoral Syndrome

    in the Arms and Shoulders
       Tennis Elbow
       Golfers Elbow
       Frozen Shoulder
       Some forms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
       Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

    in the Head and Neck
       Temporal Mandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJD)
       Headaches and Migraines
       Whiplash
       Sinusitis
       Tinnitus

General Short Term Benefits Possible with Massage Therapy for
    Muscles
       Improves muscle tone, flexibility, and function
       Decreased muscle spasm, tension, adhesions and atrophy

    Fascia
       Increases mobility and range of motion
       Decreases adhesions and scar tissue

    Circulation
       Increases circulation, bringing fresh oxygen and nutrients to tissues
       Improves filtration and removal of metabolic wastes from tissues

    Digestion
       Stimulates digestion
       Increases absorption of nutrients in the intestines

    Skeleton and Joints
       Improves lubrication of joints
       Normalizes range of motion and improves quality of motion in joints

    Nervous System
       Improves receptivity of the neural pathways
       Increases the secretion of endorphins and other neuro-chemicals
       Increase sensitivity in nerve endings

   Respiration
       Can be used to pattern deeper, fuller breathing
       Relieves respiratory muscle tension

    Endocrine System
       Increased circulation improves delivery of hormones
       Balances pituitary-adrenal axis regulating metabolism and energy, homeostasis in
       emergency conditions, growth, development and reproduction

    Psychological
       Increases body awareness and aids in recall of physical history
       Increases focus and attention, decreases mental activity and stress
       Influences sensation and pain perception