Maintenance vs. Pampering Massage therapy has come a long way over the last decade and continues to be accepted more and more in the medical community. Some insurance companies will now cover massage therapy, massage therapy is being offered in hospitals, and more research is being performed on the health benefits of massage therapy. There are still people who believe massage therapy is a “luxury” or they are “pampering” themselves. When people say that to me: I try to educate them about the benefits of massage therapy. I also ask: is it pampering to change your oil, see a dentist, get yearly exams, and visit the gym a couple times a week. Like most things in life the more time we spend addressing the issues we tend to see better results. The same goes for massage therapy. When a person receives a couple massages a year and is “pampering” themselves they won’t see long term benefits. They will feel very relaxed and less tension for a day or two. After that their aches and pains will come right back. When a person receives massage therapy on a regular basis they will notice a change in their body that last. • Increase range of motion in joints • Decrease in chronic pain • Reduced headaches and migraines • Lowered anxiety and depression • Decrease injuries and pressure sores Over the last 8 years of my career I have seen many of these health benefits when my clients receive massage therapy on a regular basis. They can enjoy activities that they haven’t been able to do in months or years. Many tell me they wish they received massage therapy years ago. When you start seeing the change in your body you will be sold on “maintenance” massage therapy. Taking care of your body and increasing your daily activities should not be considered pampering at any age. I feel massage therapy is a must for mind, body, and soul. My prices reflect that and start at $50 a week so you can start feeling good again. For the average person who doesnt have chronic pain I suggest one massage per month. Depending on your injuries, pain level, and goals I might recommend 1/2 massages per week. Each client is different and not all bodies need the same treatment plan. The goal is to get ahead of the pain and see improvement after each session. Once I see a decrease in your pain level and in increase in your daily activities I would suggest lowering the frequency of your treatments. It is very important to stretch daily and strengthen weak muscles to help eliminate the viscous cycle. Remember, if you don’t take care of your body, where are you going to live.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 04:41:34 +0000
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