Massage Therapy for Medical Needs

Massage therapy not just for the luxury and extravagance of indulgence anymore. It can be used as a legitimate healing for ailments such as fibromyalgia, other auto immune diseases, sports injuries and disabilities. There are three basis approaches to massage therapy: the table, the chair, and reflexology. Each can be used for basic luxury or as prescribed by a physician.

The table massage is generally thought of a luxurious resort type of experience. The client will lie on a table defrocked and covered in sheets. The room is private, dark, fragrant, and peaceful, and is meant to clear your mind as you undergo the procedure. Even though it is opulent, it is clearly therapeutic, and, in this age of detoxification trends, it should be considered the absolute best way to detoxify the body.

There are no chemicals, ridiculous diets, or foul shakes or juices to consume. A skilled therapist will be able to identify in your body where toxins have settled, and she will use techniques to loosen the toxins releasing them from the muscles and into the body. All you must do to continue the detoxification is consume water throughout the day. If you do not follow the water regime suggested, the toxins will settle back in to the body and will soon begin to cause aches and pains once more.

The chair set up allows therapists to travel and come to you allowing for regular services to fit into your schedule. The chair is also popping up in kiosks around malls, shopping centers and flea markets making luxury and relaxation possible at a moment’s notice or even on a whim as a lunchtime treat. The chair is ergonomically structured in order that the client can be comfortably seated with the back, neck, and shoulders exposed to the masseuse. Since these are the areas most likely in need of work, it is a convenient way to undergo message therapy treatment without the need of privacy, disrobing, or a substantial amount of time.

Reflexology is a little more involved and takes special training to administer properly. It is basically the science of connecting nerves in the hands and feet to major muscles, tendons, and other body parts. You can actually receive tension relief and other kinds of treatment on most parts of your body when the correct pressures are applied to your hands or feet.

Massage therapy is a great alternative to physical therapy and chiropractic techniques. If it is okayed by your doctor, you may be able to use this indulging science as your main source of treatment for certain ailments or injuries. Unless the therapist is an affiliated part of a medical facility, health insurance may not be applicable, but the cost will certainly be tax deductible as a medical expense, so save your receipts and enjoy.