He who has health, has hope.   And he who has hope, has everything. 
                                                                                             - Proverb

 What Conditions May be Helped by Therapeutic Massage?

An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.

People with the following conditions have reported that therapeutic massage has lessened or relieved many of their symptoms:

 Arthritis 

Asthma 

Carpal tunnel syndrome 

Chronic and acute pain 

Circulatory problems

Fibromyalgia

Gastrointestinal disorders (including spastic colon, colic, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome) 

Headaches

 Immune function disorders

Insomnia

  Myofascial pain
 
Premature infants

Reduced range of motion 

Sports injuries  (including pulled or strained muscles and ligaments) 

Stress

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

   There are alternatives out there to what you've been told!  Book a massage for your health!  Massage is very effective when used as prevention for many of these illnesses, including the common cold!

Contra-indications
 (illnesses that massage CANNOT be performed on, in most circumstances)

Certain forms of cancer
Phlebitis
Some cardiac problems 
Some skin conditions
Infectious diseases

*If you have any of these conditions and are wondering if massage is right for you, please speak with your doctor.  If clearance is given from a primary care physician in the form of a note, usually we are more than happy to proceed with a massage!*