The Benefits of Sports Massage

Sports massage therapy is geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend golfers and tennis players. The particulars of the sports massage technique are specific to the athlete's sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.

Aspects of sports massage therapy are gaining popularity as useful components in a balanced training regimen. Sports massage therapy can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, helps prevent injuries and prepares their body and mind for optimal performance.
One of the key benefits of Sports massage therapy compared to other modalities is its ability to target muscle-tendon junctions. A 2010 study in the journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that even a 30-second massage improved hip-flexor range of motion. Another study conducted by Margaret Jones, Ph.D. of the American College of Sports Medicine, demonstrated a notable trend toward decreased muscle soreness in the athletes who received massage either before or after exercise.
For anyone participating in regular physical activity, Sports massage therapy every week or two may be a great addition to your normal regimen. Working together, we will find a plan that will work best with your schedule, level of activity and budget.

The American Massage Therapy Association states that research shows that in relation to exercise and athletic participation, massage can do the following:
Reduce muscle tension
Help athletes monitor muscle tone
Promote relaxation
Increase range of motion
Decrease muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise
Enhance athletic performance
Help prevent injuries when massage is received regularly

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The 7 Powerful Benefits of Raindrop Aromatherapy

Raindrop Aromatherapy is the use of 7 essential oils and 2 essential oil blends. Each essential oil is first used to massage the spinal reflexes on each foot. They are then dropped like rain onto the back, then feathered and massaged along the vertebrae and back muscles. The oils promote muscle relaxation & continue to work for up to 1 week to reduce inflammation, balance energy & support the immune system.

1. Raindrop Technique helps reduce pain.

2. Raindrop Technique helps relieve stress.

3. Raindrop Technique helps improve circulation.

4. Raindrop Technique helps reduce inflammation.

5. Raindrop Technique helps improve immune function.

6. Raindrop Technique can facilitate the release of pent-up negative emotions.

7. Raindrop Technique can help prevent bacterial & viral causes of spinal

misalignment.

*Remember-plants were mankind's first medicine.
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Essential Oils

Essential Oils

Healing Tides Massage Therapy uses only high grade essential oils and oil enhanced products. Essential oils are the world’s most powerful medicinals.

 

 Essential oils have been revered for centuries for their restorative properties of the body, mind and spirit. These pure essential oils are rapidly returning to our daily lives as a more holistic way of dealing with the challenging lifestyles of today.

Healing Tides Massage Therapy carries many of the more popular Young Living oil products and can assist you in enrolling so you may take advantage of 24% off the retail price of these high grade products.

Raindrop Aromatherapy

Raindrop Aromatherapy is a gentle yet powerful technique developed from ancient Egyptian and Native American energy principles. These are combined with Ancient Tibetan reflexology; various massage techniques and the power of therapeutic-grade essential oils, to create a truly unique and wonderful experience.

It is a treat to all of the senses, and the body, mind and spirit. The technique is usually performed in silence, giving you the opportunity to sink into a deep state of relaxation and inner connection. Many people drift off to sleep when they receive Raindrop Aromatherapy, aided by the relaxing effects of the essential oils.

Raindrop Aromatherapy Massage utilizes only the purest, therapeutic grade essential oils. The massage consists of at least 7 different oils and two oil blends, applied in a specific sequence, first on spinal reflexes of the feet, and then by dripping them from a height of 6 inches, on to the spine and muscles of the back. They are then massaged into the body using gentle light-touch massage techniques. The application of these oils helps to release toxins, balance the body’s systems, and open the energy flow throughout the entire body. The treatment ends with moist heat applied to the back, followed by a gentle neck massage.

Chair Massage

Massage Therapy Techniques

Currently, the most effective massage techniques that massage chairs are designed to try to be like are that of Shiatsu and Swedish massage.

Swedish massage is characteristic of long gliding strokes and kneading motions. This type of massage aims at fostering proper and strong circulation. A good hands-on massage can play a crucial role in alleviating back pain. Similarly, a good massage chair is designed to provide some measure of pain relief and relaxation, however, without the need for person-to-person interaction. Getting a massage in the privacy of home, along with convenience and time efficiency, are the major reasons why some are opting to go with a massage chair as a potential means to ease their back pain.
Massage improves venous and lymphatic flow—manipulating muscles increases blood flow. Increasing blood flow facilitates the circulation and absorption of nutritional elements into the muscles and tissues. Increasing lymphatic circulation clears toxins out of these areas. Together, this revitalizes the massaged area.

Shiatsu tends to use pressing, sweeping, patting, rolling, and rotating movements. The defining characteristic of Shiatsu is its focus on releasing tension in specific locations of the body.

Benefits of Massage Therapy and Massage Chairs

Comprehensive research has demonstrated that there are three central reasons why massage is beneficial:

Massage therapy decreases tension and improves flexibility - massaging helps loosen tight and strained muscles. Stretching and kneading problem areas allow muscles to relax as well.
Massage therapy increases endorphin levels - possibly the most beneficial aspect of massage. Endorphins are the 'feel good' chemicals that run through the body - increasing their levels induces positive results. Among other benefits, increasing endorphin levels has been correlated with quicker recovery, reduced pain, and reduced anxiety.

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