Benefits and Risks of Massage

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Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Massage therapy can provide significant benefits to improve quality of life by:
Improving circulation to muscles
– Increasing flexibility and range of motion
Reducing tissue inflammation
Speed up recovery from soft tissue strains or injuries
Increasing athletic performance, endurance, and recovery
Helping to manage overactive parasympathetic fight or flight response which can cause anxiety, depression, insomnia, migraine headaches, and digestive problems

Who Can Immediately Benefit From Massage

Because of the daily abuse the body receives, everyone can benefit from receiving a massage on a regular basis, however, those who find the greatest benefits from regular therapeutic massages are people who suffer from:
daily chronic pain
frequent pain and tightness in the back, shoulders or neck
hip pain or sciatica pain
sore feet
sore hands, wrists and forearms
reduced range of motion/difficulty in fully bending at hips, in neck, in shoulders, in knees, in ankles with or without pain
migraines or frequent tension headaches
anxiety disorders
sports injuries or overworked muscles/joints
surgery recovery
trouble sleeping due to overactive mind
– people with conditions like fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and temporomandibular joint pain.

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What is the difference between a Spa Massage and a Therapeutic Massage?

A therapeutic massage is similar to but different from a spa massage. The focus of a spa massage is primarily to provide relaxation by reducing muscle tension and relieving stress. A therapeutic massage is catered to your specific body pains and injuries with a focus on reducing pain and inflammation, increasing range of motion, and improving the quality of life. A therapeutic massage uses the body’s natural healing abilities to help speed up healing by increasing blood flow while decreasing inflammation and pain. A therapeutic massage includes a body update interview each appointment to get feedback on prior issues treated and to identify areas needing immediate attention. Each appointment concludes with a treatment plan to help you to achieve a daily life with less pain or even pain free!

Risks of Massage

If it is your first time getting a massage or if you haven’t had a massage in a while, soreness and bruising may occur after a massage until your muscles get used to being manipulated.

Massage may not be appropriate for those with:

  • Burns
  • Healing wounds
  • Bleeding disorders or taking blood-thinning medication
  • Fractures
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Severe thrombocytopenia
  • Severe osteoporosis
  • Unexplained pain
  • Pregnancy with complications
  • Some types of cancer

If you have any of the above please consult your medical doctor to discuss if massage therapy is an appropriate treatment plan for you.

Natural Wellness Pain Therapy with
Licensed Massage Therapist Kim Crinella
Massage Therapy, Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha Therapy, Sonic Massage Medical Massage for pain, Relaxation Massage, Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha Therapy, Sonic Massage Therapy, K-Taping,
Crystal Therapy, Reiki Energy Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Wellness Classes
If you are in pain message me!

I am Licensed Massage Therapist Kim Crinella and I specialize in helping people reduce pain and improve the quality of life using natural holistic wellness modalities. In person therapy services are available on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Reiki and crystal therapy services are available anywhere in the World.

I specialize in working with people with injury, recovering from surgery, or has their life negatively impacted by pain in their neck, shoulders, rotator cuffs, arms, wrists, elbows, hands, back, hips, glutes, legs, knees, ankles, and/or feet. I also work with people suffering from peripheral neuropathy, carpel tunnel, frequent headaches/migraines and athletes wanting to increase endurance, improve performance and reduce recovery time from training and competitions.

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