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Hespeler Physiotherapy
provides the following massage therapy services:
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a
therapy for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and
pain. The therapy relaxes contracted muscles, improves blood and
lymphatic circulation, and stimulates the stretch reflex in
muscles.
Fascia is the soft tissue component of the connective tissue
that provides support and protection for most structures within
the human body, including muscle. This soft tissue can become
restricted due to psychogenic disease, overuse, trauma,
infection, or inactivity, often resulting in pain, muscle
tension, and corresponding diminished blood flow.
Although fascia and its corresponding muscle are the main
targets of myofascial release, other tissue may be addressed as
well, including other connective tissue.
Deep
Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage is
designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the
connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the
muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep
tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who
experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical
activity (such as athletes), and patients who have sustained
physical injury. It is not uncommon for receivers of deep tissue
massage to have their pain replaced with a new muscle ache for a
day or two.
Hot
Stone Massage
During this specialty
massage, the therapist uses smooth, heated stones, either as an
extention of their own hands, or by placing them on the body
while they massage other parts of the body. The heat can be both
deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist
can work more deeply, more quickly.
Thai
Yoga Massage
Thai Yoga Massage combines
rhythmic motion, gentle stretching, energy line work, and
assisted yoga postures in a therapeutic experience like no
other. This full body massage is conducted on a specially
designed mat on the floor while you are fully dressed in
comfortable clothing. No oils are used. During a session you
relax as you are moved into various stretches that help to tone
and revitalize your muscles and improve circulation. Every
massage is tailored to your needs and, while some of the poses
may look a little beyond what you think you're capable of, most
people are amazed by just what their body can do when given the
chance. You do not need to have practiced yoga or be very
flexible to receive maximum benefits. In fact, over time, with
regular massage you can become much more flexible and limber
than you imagined and you will be amazed at how much better your
body feels. It is a wonderful way to help promote relaxation and
stress reduction. Thai Yoga Massage is one of the best things
you can do for your own well being. |
