Massage Therapy Services
What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues. It incorporates manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or movement of the body.
What is The Purpose of Massage Therapy?
Generally, massage is known to affect the circulation of blood and the flow of blood and lymph, reduce muscular tension or flaccidity, affect the nervous system through stimulation or sedation, and enhance tissue healing.
What Are The Benefits of Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy has a number of documented clinical benefits. For example, massage can reduce anxiety, improve pulmonary function in young asthma patients, reduce psycho-emotional distress in a person suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel disease, increase weight and improve motor development in premature infants, and may enhance immune system functioning.
Other added benefits include:
- Reduction of muscle tension and stiffness
- Relief of muscle spasms
- Greater flexibility and range of motion
- Increase of the ease and efficiency of movement
- Relief of stress and aide of relaxation
- Promotion of deeper and easier breathing
- Improvement of the circulation of blood and movement of lymph
- Relief of tension-related conditions, such as headaches and eyestrain
- Promotion of faster healing of soft tissue injuries, such as pulled muscles and sprained ligaments, and reduction in pain and swelling related to such injuries
- Enhancement in health and nourishment of skin
- Improvement in posture through changing tension patterns that affect posture
- Reduction in stress and excellent stress management tool
- Creation of a feeling of well-being
- Reduction in levels of anxiety
- Increase in awareness of the mind-body connection
- Promotion of a relaxed state of mental awareness
What Medical Conditions Can Massage Therapy Help?
A list of medical conditions that massage therapy can help include:
- Allergies
- Anxiety and stress
- Arthritis
- Asthma and bronchitis
- Back Pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion injuries
- Chronic and temporary pain
- Circulatory problems
- Depression
- Digestive disorders
- Tension headaches
- Insomnia
- Myofascial pain
- Sports injuries
- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Schedule An Appointment With Our Massage Therapists in NJ
At Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates, our professional massage therapy services are designed to complement your orthopedic treatment plan and enhance your recovery journey. Our skilled massage therapists combine therapeutic techniques with medical expertise to address your pain, improve mobility, and promote long-term healing. Whether you’re recovering from a recent surgical procedure, managing chronic pain, or seeking relief from a sports-related injury, our massage therapy team is here with personalized care plans tailored to your specific needs. With locations spread across our the Jersey Shore and Central New Jersey, quality care is always within reach. Don’t let discomfort limit your lifestyle any longer – contact us online or visit any of our six NJ offices to schedule an appointment and begin your path to full body recovery.
