Researchers are finding that massage can supplement standard medicine in treating a variety of health conditions in a drug-free, non-invasive manner.
Massage has many physiological benefits, such as:
- Increasing circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Enhancing the body’s immune system.
- Relaxing and softening injured and overused muscles.
- Reducing spasms and cramping.
- Increasing joint flexibility.
- Releasing endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller.
- Reducing recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent pain of athletes at any level.
- Reducing post-surgery adhesions and edema and reducing and realigning scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improving range of motion and decreasing discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieving pain for migraine sufferers and decreasing the need for medication.
- Providing exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reducing shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
Summit Therapy has a staff of licensed massage therapists who provide a broad variety of massage and bodywork techniques. Our services are geared toward the medical model for those clients whose conditions have potential to respond favorably to massage.
Most major insurance plans are accepted. Please check with your insurance carrier for massage therapy benefits. Physician referral is necessary in most cases for third party payment.
