The thought of having your first massage therapy session is generally brought on by the need to relieve the aches and pains that stress can cause. There are many benefits to using massage for the prevention and treatment of physical ailments. These ailments are sometimes caused by over-extension of limbs, muscles and joints. There are various diseases such as fibromyalgia and autoimmune disease that can cause moderate to severe discomfort. Massage may be prescribed or recommended in these cases. Massage can be immensely beneficial in preventing serious illnesses from occurring or existing conditions from getting worse.

For example, massage is one of the best ways to improve circulation for both healthy people and people that have conditions that disrupt circulation. Diabetes and heart-disease are two of those conditions. Massage encourages the proper circulation of lymph and blood. It encourages absorption of nutrients and optimal organ function. It also serves to reduce the risk of stroke that is caused by blood clots. In the case of pregnancy, the benefits of massage are astounding.In short, massage during pregnancy assists greatly with, but is not limited to: lower back pain, pain in legs and feet, improved sleep, decrease in the stress hormone norepinephrine, depression, boosts serotonin and dopamine while reducing the stress hormone cortisol.

Deep tissue and relaxation massage therapy are the two most popular types of massage. Relaxation therapy is typically referred to as Swedish massage. This type of massage promotes stress relief for the muscles. It’s a much lighter touch, and relieves the tension that lies deep within the soft tissue. The typical people that seek relaxation massage are those with muscle aches or back and neck pain. This is normally due to overuse or accidents. Those that have ankle or wrist issues are also prime candidates. Whatever your medical massage needs, Medical Massage Boutique is a massage therapy clinic on the Danforth that can provide the therapy you need.

Deep tissue massage employs a much deeper pressure in order to relieve the tension in the soft tissues. Typically, this massage is referred to as Therapeutic Massage and has a level of discomfort associated with it. It doesn’t have to be an intolerably painful experience to get the results you want to achieve. A good massage therapist will know the correct amount of pressure to apply that’s appropriate for the condition. Those who have never had a massage or, have only had the massage chair type, should first try a relaxation massage to become acclimated to what massage therapy is all about.