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Reflexology-Foot Massage Therapy

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Deep Tissue - Focused on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue, this massage is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas, such as: stiff necks, low back tightness and sore shoulders. Using some of the same strokes as a classic Swedish massage (but moving slower), the therapist applies deeper pressure concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Trigger Point - A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the back, for example, may produce referral pain in the neck. The neck, now acting as a satellite trigger point, may then cause pain in the head. The pain may be sharp and intense or a dull ache.

Trigger point massage therapy is specifically …show more content…

The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete 's sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.

Reflexology - Foot Reflexology massage can be a deeply relaxing and therapeutic modality for those suffering from plantar fasciitis, ankle injuries or even everyday work and play. This will not only help relieve toe pain, ankle pain, plantar fasciitis and common forms of arthritis, but can also decrease stress and anxiety in the entire body.

Cranial Sacral - Cranial sacral therapy (also known as craniosacral therapy) is a gentle, noninvasive form of bodywork that addresses the bones of the head, spinal column and sacrum. The goal is to release compression in those areas which alleviates stress and pain.

Cranial sacral therapy seeks to restore the natural position of the bones and can decrease stress from chronic injuries as well as provide relief from migraine headaches, neck and back pain, temporomandibular joint disorder (the inflammation of the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull) and

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