Posted by Diana on January 24th, 2013 | Categorized as Benefits of Massage | Tagged as Benefits of Massage, ischemic, muscular contraction, nociceptor, pain, pain control, pain impulses, spasm, therapeutic, therapy, triggerpoints
“The Quebec Task force on Spinal Disorders (1987) reported that massage therapy may be the most frequently used therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and makes particular reference to its usefulness in controlling pain. From the intuitive rubbing of a painful injury to the sophisticated application of massage therapy in the treatment of intractable chronic pain, the [...]
Posted by Diana on January 26th, 2011 | Categorized as Benefits of Massage, Lymph Drainage | Tagged as Benefits of Massage, drainage, immune, lymph, nodes, system, treatment, vessels
An explanation of what is involved in receiving a lymphatic drainage treatment, and a general overview of how the lymph moves through the system.
Posted by Diana on January 23rd, 2011 | Categorized as Lymph Drainage | Tagged as Benefits of Massage, bruising, drainage, fluid, healing, inflammation, lymph, nodes, pain, post, relaxation, surgery, surgical, therapist, treatment
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a gentle, rhythmic specialized type of massage that increases the uptake and processing of lymph in the body. It can be beneficial in recovering from post surgical edema, (swelling) pain and bruising.