04/30/2026
What is Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is "The assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissues and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain". - Massage Therapy Act
What does Massage Therapy do
- Offer relief of pain
- Offer relief of tension
- Improve range of motion
- Relieve symptoms of numbness/tingling if caused by entrapped nerves
- Unblock milk ducts (can not treat mastitis) and relieve engorgement in lactating mothers
- Improve sleep (temporary)
- Promote relaxation
Conditions Massage Therapy can help
- Sciatica
- LB pain
- General tension
- P***c symphysis pain (usually in pregnancy)
- Headaches/migraines
- Whiplash
- Lack of range of motion
- Pain relief for arthritis
- Knee pain
- Fibromyalgia & Polymyalgia Rheumatica (dependent on the patient. Some patients find that massage can worsen symptoms)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tendonitis
- Numbness/tingling
- Muscle weakness (sometimes)
- Breast engorgement in lactating mothers
- Carpal tunnel
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Jaw pain and/or clicking
If you struggle with any of these conditions, or are just curious about the benefits of massage therapy please reach out!
