Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage is effective to increase circulation, prevent muscular atrophy in cases of broken bones, to reduce inflammation in strains and sprains, to reduce inflammation of sciatica. Massage also stimulates the lymphatic system, shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. Relaxation is also an essential element of massage which allows muscle tissue to move from a contracted position to an extended or relaxed state, allowing the muscles to be nourished with blood and oxygen. There are many types of massage therapies and treatment selection will be determined after assessing a patient’s condition.
