Massage is the systematic manual application of pressure & movement to the soft tissue of the body-the skin, tendons, ligaments, fascia (the membrane surrounding muscles & muscle groups). It encourages healing by promoting the flow of blood & lymph, relieving tension, stimulating nerves, & stretching & loosening muscles and connective tissue to keep them elastic. […]
Exercise Regularly – This does not have to be anything overly strenuous. Something as simple as a daily walk can make a huge difference. Eat A Healthy Diet – Proper nutrients allow the body to repair itself easier Maintain Good Posture – Are you sitting up straight as you read this? Stretch Your Spine Before […]
That really depends on the techniques that we use for you. If you desire a soft-soothing relaxation massage, then that is exactly what you will experience during the session and feel for a couple of days following the treatment. On the other hand, the various deep tissue techniques that we can use (if you choose) […]
For a general rule of thumb for a healthy recovery remember these normal healing times with out treatment: Muscle & Bone Healing – 4-6 weeks – (i.e. broken wrist | pulled hamstring) Tendon Healing – 3-6 months (i.e. tennis elbow | Achilles tendinitis) Ligament Healing – 6 months – one year (i.e. badly sprained ankle […]
Relief Care The majority of patients consult a chiropractor because they have an ache or pain. In the first phase of care, the main objective is to eliminate or reduce your discomfort and stabilize your condition in the shortest amount of time. During this phase, progress is usually rapid. The number of times you visit […]