AUSTIN
MASSAGES MASSAGE THERAPY CLIENT EDUCATION Serving Austin Cedar Park Round
Rock Georgetown Leander Texas Austin Massages-
www.austinmassages.com
Massage Therapy
Benefits, Reduce Stress & Anxiety, Increase
Vitality, Emotional Balance, Mental Attitudes, Assist Healing Processes,
Relieve Tight and Sore
Muscles, Pain Reduction, Efficient Breathing, Sense of Well Being and
Relaxation, Keep Stress in Check, Muscle
Maintenance, for Pre and Post /Exercise Events.
THE BENEFITS OF REGULAR MASSAGE THERAPY
There are so
many benefits to regular massage, such as less back and neck pain, loose, free
shoulders, general flexibility and even sleeping better.
When someone has massage weekly or biweekly, their
sleep patterns become deeper,
giving them a feeling of being more rested and having more energy. Research from
the
Touch Research Institutes of the University of Miami
suggests that
when massage is given weekly
mental and emotional stress levels go down
significantly.
To understand how massage therapy works, some of
the physiological effects of massage are examined and discussed further by
Elliot Greene in his article "Massage
Therapy for Health and Fitness".
To
help clients who want to take their health to heart, substantial
discounts are offered with the
3 and 6 packs gift certificates.
Help
Preserve and Prolong the Effects of Your
Sessions.
After deep tissue massages, drink plenty of water, not drinks containing
caffeine, to help avoid any headaches or dizziness.
Besides getting massages, practice stretching, relaxing or movement therapies to
help reduce tension.
Physical tension and
even nervous tension can tighten muscles and simple everyday actions placed
upon a tightened muscle can cause muscle pain or spasms.
Be aware of your breath. Shallow breathing and holding
your breath may be a signal
that your nervous system is becoming tense. Know these warning signals and
then take the time out to recapture a normal calm breathing rate. This may allow your
nervous system to relax and to think clearer.
Good posture means the body places the weight more evenly upon the supporting
skeletal system and affected muscular system. You may never be aware of your own
posture problems. Get a posture buddy at work
to help both of you keep on track and practice posture awareness at home and at
work.
Decrease caffeine and sugars as much as possible, they can increase pain
perception and dehydrate the body.
Try to develop a positive attitude. Remember that genuine smiles are
contagious and are great stress busters.
Simplify your life by prioritizing and taking stress breaks.
Ergonomics
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration - US Department of Labor (OSHA)
Computer Workstations Ergonomics
Learn about Choosing the Correct
Backpack for Your Child
Family and Consumer Science -Texas Cooperative Extensions Texas AM
University System
Sleeping Tips
Sleeping positions that reduce back pain
- Mayo Clinic
Proper
Sleeping Posture for the Neck (Doc)
- University of Michigan Health System
Stretching Tips
Austin Massages Also Offers Free Stretching Handouts
for Clients
Computer & Desk
Stretches
Hand, Arm & Shoulder Stretches
Neck, Shoulder & Arm Stretches
Running Stretches
Lower Back Stretches
Cycling Stretches
Golf Stretches
Partner Stretches
Stretches
Stretch to Reduce and Prevent Neck Pain
Massage Modalities
Massages may integrate several
modalities or types of massages.
Injury R.I.C.E.
Best for acute Injuries.
Groin Pull or Strain
Treating Inner Thigh Pain and Injury
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
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