Los Altos Therapeutic Massage Supports Whole Body Health
Los Altos massage therapy is an important complement to chiropractic care and part of a whole body holistic health program. Our chiropractor Dr. Reimer recommends therapeutic massage for enhanced pain management, injury rehabilitation and reduced stress. Benefits of therapeutic massage include increased endorphin levels (the body’s natural painkiller), a calmer nervous system, improved sleep, increased flexibility, improved posture, and an overall feeling of well-being. Our wellness center offers several popular styles of therapeutic massage, including deep tissue, trigger point massage, myofascial release, sports massage and Swedish massage. These massage therapy treatments are available on their own or as part of a comprehensive wellness program.
Massage Therapy Enhances Pain Relief, Helps Body Heal Faster After Injury
If you suffer from stress, anxiety or chronic headaches, you may benefit from Swedish massage. This gentle massage releases tension and lowers cortisol levels. Cortisol is directly associated with increased stress and weight gain. At the same time, massages also increase endorphin levels, a hormone that naturally enhances mood and relieves pain. Together, this hormone reduces stress and anxiety while elevating mood. Massaging sore or injured muscles increases circulation, bringing fresh oxygen-rich blood to the soft tissues. This increased circulation also helps to flush out toxins and lactic acid, which can block the healing process. Regular massages help to lower blood pressure and reduce the buildup of cortisol within the body. After a treatment session, our patients report feeling calm, balanced and centered.
Deep tissue massage targets areas within the muscles that are prone to tightness, tension and soreness. By applying firm pressure to these areas, our massage therapist breaks up areas of scar tissue. This helps to stop the cycle of muscle contraction and tension, relieving chronic pain. Myofascial release is a style of therapeutic deep tissue massage that specifically targets the body’s connective tissues. After an injury, our bodies can become stuck in dysfunctional patterns of movement. This is especially true of chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia. Our therapist uses deep, slow and sustained strokes to release tension trapped within the muscle fascia and help ‘unstick’ the tissues, restoring fluidity and functionality to the body.
If you frequently participate in athletic sports or are training for a competitive race, you may benefit from sports massage. Massaging sore and stiff muscles helps to release lactic acid and tension trapped within the muscles. Our Los Altos sports massage therapy helps to prevent this from happening. This improves athletic performance and reduces the risk for sports injuries. Massage also improves flexibility and range of motion by lubricating the joints.
Following an injury, Dr. Reimer frequently combines massage therapy with chiropractic adjustments or other holistic therapies for enhanced pain management and faster healing. This integrated approach to treatment is one reason that Los Altos patients choose our practice: they benefit from a wide variety of patient-proven, holistic modalities, including several types of massage therapy.