Back Massage Therapy
Back pain happens to almost everyone at some point. In fact,
when looking for information on massage, more people search for
"back massage" than for shoulders, knees, hands, neck or any other
part of the body.
Your back has so many hard-working muscles and ligaments that
it's easy to experience strain and pain in different areas
throughout your life. Massage therapy can enhance other types of
medical treatment and provide significant relief of incidental or
chronic pain.
Relaxation and Wellness
In addition to pain relief, back massage can provide other
benefits. Massage Envy takes a proactive role in improving your
overall health, because regular massage therapy helps your body
maintain a higher level of relaxation - which helps reduce stress,
improve sleep and increase the endorphins that act as a natural
mood booster.
Your body can function better after a massage because of
increased circulation, which brings newly oxygenated blood to your
muscles and transports metabolic waste away from your internal
organs. Massage also provides greater flexibility, since relaxed
muscles and limber joints allow for improved range of motion.
Types of Massage
Depending on your goals and situation, your massage therapist
may recommend one specific type of massage or a blend of several.
These include:
- Relaxation Massage, the most common in America with gentle,
light to medium pressure
- Deep Tissue Massage, with deeper pressure across the grain of
your muscles
- Hot Stone Envy™, which uses smooth, water-heated stones to
increase circulation and relax muscles