Massage & Acupressure

MASSAGE FOR HEADACHES:

Massage Headaches can be a very beneficial form of a headache treatment. Loosening up tension in neck, head and shoulders, stretching out tight and shortened muscles as well as eliminating trigger points is crucial in releasing a headache. By increasing a blood flow, a boost of oxygen and nutrients is also provided. Improved circulation will encourage removal of built-up toxins and waste up products which altogether will soothe the symptoms.

massage for back pain:

Good quality deep tissue massages are very effective when it comes to loosening up the tension, alleviating pain and soothing muscles which are pulled or in spasm. 
 
By increasing the blood flow to the “unhappy” area, massage helps to bring in extra oxygen and nutrients. Just as importantly this extra blood flow also aids back pain relief caused by toxins and natural waste products. Massage for back pain helps your body in repairing soft tissues, speeding up the recovery process and restoring healthy movement.
 
Our massage is designed to unwind the muscle twists, knead the knots away and create the space for muscles to move freely again. All of this will help to increase the range of movement and reduce stiffness in your back.

massage for shoulder pain:

A shoulder massage focuses on the muscles located around the shoulder region. The muscles of the shoulder region consist of the upper trapezius, rhomboids and rotator cuff muscles. A shoulder massage involves many different techniques that help reduce tightness and pain. A shoulder massage helps increase the temperature of the muscles by increasing blood flow. Increased temperature in the muscles results in relaxation and decreased pain. Our highly trained massage therapists A & First use shoulder massage to help relieve stress, tension and pain.

massage for neck pain:

With so many muscles and soft tissue structures in and around the neck, it is important to give the neck necessary protection and relief. Massage is considered to be one of the most effective treatments for pain in the neck and shoulders. The main purpose of neck and shoulder massage is to eliminate the tension and the spasms from the muscles, improve circulation as well as encouraging relaxation.

An improvement in circulation will bring more oxygen and nutrients to the problem areas and this will speed up recovery. Loosening up neck muscles also opens up a path for better blood flow delivering more oxygen to the brain reducing tension headaches and migraines. By using variable shoulder massage techniques, it is possible to release trigger points, gradually dissolve chronic tension, re-educate neck muscles into full flexibility. All in all, massage for neck and shoulders pain can be considered one of the most effective tools. 

MASSAGE FOR foot/ankle pain

If your feet are aching after a long day, a foot massage can give you much-needed relief. But it doesn’t just feel good. Research shows that it has health benefits, too. It activates your nervous system, which increases feel-good brain chemicals like endorphins. In one study, people who got foot massage after surgery to remove their appendix had less pain and used fewer painkillers.

That’s not all, though. Foot massage boosts your circulation, which helps with healing and keeps your muscles and tissues healthy. That’s especially important if you have health problems that add to poor circulation or nerve damage, like diabetes.

massage for sciatica pain

Good quality deep tissue massages are very effective when it Deep tissue massage can be helpful in treating your sciatica pain. If your lower back muscles are tight, it will put pressure on your inflamed sciatic nerves. Loosening the muscles and tissues in these tight spots can reduce pressure and give you relief. Endorphins are released during massage therapy and are a natural mechanism to cope with pain. These hormones can act as a pain reducer for your entire body.

MASSAGE FOR wrist pain / repetitive strain:

Deep tissue massage is extremely successful in solving a repetitive strain injury. It helps to reduce pain and encourages appropriate healing process by:
Increasing circulation, which flushes natural toxins out and reduces inflammation
Decreasing muscle, ligament and tendon tension
Boosting oxygen and nutrients level to allow regeneration of tissues damaged by the Repetitive Strain Injury
Increasing range of movement by stretching the tissues and unwinding muscle twists
Breaking down the scar tissue to decrease the risk of reoccurring and enable muscles to regain their strength

massage for LOWER back pain:

Are you experiencing lower back pain?  Back Pain is one of the most common complaints heard by doctors, physiotherapists and us. Whether you experience stiffness after gardening, dull ache when sitting at your desk or a stabbing sensation after lifting something, it’s all making your life less enjoyable and shouldn’t just be ignored. Deep tissue massage is a safe and effective method of back pain relief and preventing further problems.

MASSAGE FOR CALF/LEG/SPORTS PAIN:

Massage for any muscle injury is important, but particularly so for calf muscles. After the acute stage of healing has passed, massage will help stimulate blood flow, mobilize the muscle fibers, and release areas of muscle spasm.
Another major benefit of massage, particularly in the latter stages, is to soften newly formed scar tissue and help align new fibers. Once you have recovered from injury then you should continue to have regular massage. A skilled massage therapist can identify tight areas of the muscle, which if left may risk causing future injury.