Tight muscles can cause pain due to a lack of blood flow, known as ischemia. This reduced blood flow prevents the absorption of oxygen and nutrients, leading to a buildup of waste products like metabolites and lactic acid, which can further tighten the muscle or cause spasms. Massage therapy is a highly effective treatment that restores blood flow to ischemic tissue, nourishing it, removing toxins, and relaxing the muscles, allowing them to function properly again.
Additionally, massage therapy enhances lymphatic circulation, which supports a healthier immune system. By relieving and nurturing the nervous system, massage therapy reduces sympathetic (fight or flight) stimulation and helps balance the autonomic nervous system. It also encourages the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller, which has a tranquilizing effect. When muscles are tight and impinge on nerves, massage therapy helps release tension, providing relief from pain.
Massage Therapy is an excellent complement to medical treatment, assisting in recovery from tendonitis, muscle strains, sprains, and overuse injuries. Whether you're an athlete in training or an office worker going through your daily routine, overuse injuries can develop from excessive repetitive actions. Massage therapy can prevent and address these issues, promoting muscle recovery and wellness.
Conditions like stress, chronic pain, tight muscles, poor posture, restricted joint movement, TMJ, myofascial restrictions, muscle cramps, spasms, and even digestion and metabolism issues can all be addressed with massage therapy. It promotes wellness by clearing the mind, reducing anxiety, and increasing awareness of the connection between the body, emotions, mind, and spirit.
60-minute session ($120)
90-minute session ($180)
Book your Massage Therapy session at https://bookdrariana.glossgenius.com
For more information or to schedule an appointment, you can also contact me (preferably a text message) at 214-717-1217.