Available at: Framingham,
Wellesley Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the soft tissues and muscles for therapeutic benefits. Massage offers a myriad of physical and emotional benefits. Massage is an effective treatment for many health issues including stress management, overall relaxation and pain relief. It helps relieve muscular spasm and tension as well as improve circulation and lymphatic flow. Our therapists use several techniques each designed to have a positive effect on your health and well-being.
Studies have shown that therapeutic massage helps patients with sports injuries, arthritis and back pain. With several types of massage offered, there is a beneficial massage technique to suit almost everyone.
Benefits of Massage Therapy:
| • | Helps relieve muscular spasm and tension |
| • | Improves circulation |
| • | Promotes the healing of tissues |
| • | Aids in profound relaxation |
| • | Injury prevention. |
Massage Therapy techniques available at Spaulding include:
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage uses long, soothing strokes and gentle kneading to enhance circulation, relieve muscular tension and promote general relaxation.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage focuses on deeper layers of muscle tissue by releasing chronic patterns of tension in the body through utilizing slow strokes and deeper pressure on the restricted muscles.
Myofascial Massage
Myofascial massage focuses on the fascia, the tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body in a three-dimensional web from head to foot.
Orthopedic Massage
Orthopedic massage is a comprehensive method that integrates a variety of massage techniques for treating soft tissue dysfunction, pain and injury.
Sports Massage
Sports mssage is a comprehensive method that integrates a variety of massage techniques to achieve a specific outcome. Sports massage is utilized for injury prevention/ maintenance, a sports event (pre-warm-up, during a sport event and post-sport event) and for soft tissue injuries.
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