In addition to relaxation, there are a variety of health conditions that can be treated with massage therapy:
Back pain
Stress relief
Headaches and migraines
Sports Injury
Muscle conditions such as strains and sprains
Carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive strain injury
Circulatory problems
Arthritis, tendonitis, and other inflammatory conditions
What Kinds of Massage Therapy are Available?
Relaxation Massage: Uses mild pressure to achieve relaxation without working the muscles.
Swedish Massage: Uses medium pressure to not only relax but to also work out tension in the muscle.
Deep Tissue: Uses firm pressure applied directly to the muscles to work out areas of high muscle tension.
Trigger Point Therapy: This massage is done in conjunction with the other types of massage or by itself to relieve trigger points in the muscles.
Prenatal Massage: This massage is performed either side lying or on your tummy with special pillows.
Cupping
Sports Massage
MTR: This massage is a deep tissue massage with active and passive stretching. It is a combination of myofascia release stretching, postural integration, and trigger point release.