Massage Therapy In Lancaster PA

Are you looking for massage therapy in Lancaster PA? Advanced Chiropractic & Rehab can help. Read on to learn more about our massage therapy options.

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5 Things To Look For In A L.M.T.

1. Is the therapist licensed and insured?
2. Is the facility providing the massages licensed by the state?
3. Massages should be overseen by a physician.
4. Make sure your comfortable with the massage therapist that your working with.
5. Therapists should be current in continuing education credits.

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Benefits to Massage Therapy

• Relieve Stress
• Promote Relaxation
• Improve Posture
• Improve Circulation

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What Conditions Do Licensed Massage Therapists Help?

• Neck and Back Pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Carpal Tunnel
• Numbness and Tingling
• Fibromyalgia

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Types of Massage Offered in Lancaster PA

Swedish Massage

The term “Swedish Massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. This form of massage was created at the turn of the century by Henry Peter Ling in Sweden. It involves the use of kneading, stroking, friction, tapping, and vibration and may provide relief from stiffness, numbness, pain, constipation, and other health problems.

The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Other possible benefits include stimulation of circulation, an increase in muscle tone, and a balance of the musculo-skeletal systems. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load.

The usual sequence in which a swedish massage strokes are conducted are Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Vibration, Percussion, and finally passive and active movements (bending and stretching).

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Myofacial Release

Myofacial release is the three dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions. Myofascial release is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain and headaches.

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Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on realigning deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpful for chronically tense and contracted areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, and sore shoulders. Some of the same strokes are used as classic massage therapy, but the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain.

Our team at Advanced Chiropractic & Rehab in Lancaster PA is here to help you with all your massage therapy needs.