Most of us set aside our health and wellbeing in order to take care of those things that we consider to be our “priorities.”  We let our jobs, families and other obligations take precedence over things such as massage and chiropractic care.  After all, our health can wait…. The carpool cannot.  We think of massage as a luxury, one that we seldom invest the time and resources to enjoy.  What we often forget, though, is that we handle the stresses of daily life best when we are physically and mentally fit.  Proper diet, exercise, rest and attitude all help and so does regular massage therapy.

Anyone living in today’s hectic world can benefit from massage.   Those who are particularly good candidates are athletes (both weekend and competitive), office workers who spend many hours at a desk or computer, people who stand all day (waiters, for example) as well as those who do a lot of lifting and anyone in highly stressful situations.  Muscle pain and nervous tension are two manifestations of everyday stress and strain that most of us experience.  Massage helps to alleviate symptoms and restore balance to frenzied lives.

Massage assists our healing in many ways.  It melts away tension, relieving pain and discomfort, and this helps us relax physically, mentally and emotionally.  Massage improves circulation and lymphatic drainage, thus improving the flow of nutrients to the tissues and the removal of toxins from the body.  It improves flexibility and joint range of motion, reduces inflammation, and improves muscle tone.  It has a positive effect on the immune system.  Massage can help restore emotional balance by releasing the accumulated tension caused by repressed feelings.  Regular massage helps us cope with life’s challenges better because we feel both mentally and physically fit.

Massage therapy offers not only pain relief but is a powerful adjunct to healing with Network Chiropractic where massage becomes a way to honor your body as you move through your healing process, not just a way to "fix" symptoms.  Make massage therapy an integral component of your total mental and physical fitness program.  It’s time to think of #1.

Come Relax and Enjoy a Professional Spinal or Full Body Massage!

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