The Benefits of Mill Creek Massage Therapy
Massage has the ability to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and speed up recovery time. Our massage therapy in Mill Creek provides you with the help you need to start feeling better soon.
Getting a massage can work wonders for your overall physical and mental health. Regardless of why you seek massage therapy, it can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.
- We are in-network with most insurance plans, we’ll check if your plan has a massage benefit.
- We offer massage 6 days/week and have weekend and evening appointments available for your convenience.
- We also have a Massage Club which offers affordable monthly rates for non-medically necessary massages. Call the office to find out more!
Massage Services We Offer
- Medical Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Sports Injury Massage
- Relaxation / Swedish
- Pregnancy Massage
- Automobile Injury Treatment
- Work-related Injury Treatment
Call us today to schedule a massage with one of our experienced therapists!
Massage therapy can be an alternative to medication for people dealing with stress and soreness in their bodies. It helps you find relief from pain, muscle tension, and other issues. Mill Creek Wellness Center offers massage therapy to help complement standard medical treatments. We often recommend it as a way for patients to cope with discomfort caused by various conditions.
How Massage Therapy Works
Massage therapy involves the manipulation of soft body tissues using various pressure and movements. The treatment helps slow down your nervous system, which leads to the release of tension and stress in the body. Massage therapy also promotes faster healing and supports a patient’s wellness goals. Below is a breakdown of different types of massage.
Swedish massage
A Swedish massage is what most people think of when it comes to traditional massage techniques. It’s a gentler form than other massage types and is designed to promote tension relief and body relaxation. It’s helpful for people with tight muscles caused by activities like sitting at a desk or vigorous exercise.
Therapists use techniques like kneading, long strokes, and deep circular movements to stimulate nerve endings, increase blood flow, and encourage lymph draining. The therapist typically starts with your back and stomach, then turns you over to work on your front.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massages use techniques similar to those applied during a Swedish massage. However, the therapist applies more pressure to your tissues, which can result in some discomfort. Deep tissue massage targets the inner layers of tendons, connective tissue, and muscles. Therapists work layer by layer using their fingers, fists, and even elbows to reach and stretch out deep tissues.
Deep tissue massage releases contracted muscle and tissue. When applied correctly, the techniques help improve blood flow to your soft tissues and help with swelling and inflammation. A doctor may recommend receiving a deep tissue massage to help with chronic pain. Patients should communicate with therapists about their comfort level regarding applied pressure.
Sports massage
Sports massage involves manipulating the muscles of people involved in physically demanding activities. The goal of sports massage is to help enhance the performance of athletes to help them perform at their best. Those who receive them can recover faster from physical strain or an injury.
Many top athletes receive sports massages during downtime to reduce muscle tension built out from the stress of a season. It relieves muscles and tendons put through a lot of exertion and that might be overextended. Sports massage can reduce injuries, prevent long-term body damage, and offer athletes an advantage over other competitors.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu massage originated in Japan and is based on the concept of a vital life force called Qi driving all activity in the body. The therapist applies pressure on different meridians, or energy channels, in the body to balance the energy flow and remove any blockages in its path. Shiatsu massage therapy helps with issues like bad posture, painful muscles, and digestive disorders.
Therapists use their fingers, palms, elbows, and feet to apply pressure to energy lines. Other techniques used during a Shiatsu massage include tapping, stretching, and kneading. The therapist may also have patients stretch, rotate their bodies, or change positions to help with energy stagnation.
Pregnancy massage
Pregnancy massages help expecting mothers relax and ease discomfort caused by the changes in their bodies. The goal of a pregnancy massage, or prenatal massage, is to relieve soreness, improve mobility, and help with circulation. Pregnancy massages can be helpful at any point in the pregnancy if a physician okays it.
Another benefit of a pregnancy massage is that it can provide joint stability in your pelvic area. That’s important because pregnancy loosens the ligaments in that area, causing the pelvis to pull forward, which can lead to back issues.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can lower your heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and help blood and lymphatic circulation. While it doesn’t strengthen muscles, massage therapy can help stimulate inactive or weak muscles caused by an injury or illness.
Conditions often treated with massage therapy include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Headaches and migraines
- Muscle, back, neck, and shoulder tension
- Repetitive stress injuries
What to Expect at a Massage Therapy Session
Our Mill Creek chiropractor typically asks questions about the symptoms you’re experiencing and the general state of your health. They use the information gathered to determine which massage therapy techniques work best for your condition.
Once the evaluation is complete, your therapist will take you into a room to get comfortable. It’s up to you how much clothing you wish to remove for your massage. After leaving you to undress, the therapist returns and starts applying the massage treatment.
You may find yourself feeling relaxed and even sleepy after the massage. Some people also experience a sense of heightened energy and awareness. You may find it easier to concentrate after your massage session. Because massage releases toxins from your soft tissues, it’s a good idea to drink water afterward to flush them out of your system.
Schedule a Massage Session Today
Feel free to reach out to us if you have a health condition you feel might be helped by massage therapy. Your doctor may also recommend it to supplement your standard medical care. Call us today at 425-742-6034 to set up a consultation.
