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Conditions Helped by Beth Ann's Massage Therapy

Beth Ann's Massage Therapy helps the body in many ways.  Massage can relax muscle tissue, which leads to decreased nerve compression, increased joint mobility, and range of motion. Massage leads to reduced pain and improved function. 

Beth Ann's Massage Therapy improves circulation, which enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells and helps remove waste products. These circulatory effects of massage have value in the treatment of some inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis or edema (an excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues, which may be reduced using manual lymph drainage). 

Beth Ann's Massage Therapy induces a relaxation response, which lowers the heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure; boosts the immune system; and generally decreases the physical effects of stress.

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Benefit Summary

• Physical relaxation
• Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves waste elimination
• Relief for tight muscles (knots) and other aches and pains
• Release of nerve compression (carpel tunnel, sciatica)
• Greater flexibility and range of motion
• Enhanced energy and vitality
• Beth Ann's Therapeutic Massage helps heal scar tissue as well as tendon, ligament, and muscle tears

Benefit Specifics

 

Decreases Pain &
Increases Function

• Carpal tunnel
• Sciatica
• Tension headaches
• Whiplash
• Scoliosis
• Torticollis
• Tendon and muscle tears
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Varicose veins
• Pregnancy-related back pain and other discomfort 
• Myofascial pain
• Sore or overused muscles (prevents and treats) 
• Muscle injury (offers rehabilitation)

Treats and Manages Symptoms or Complications of:

• Gout​
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Muscular dystrophies
• Raynaud's Disease
• Diabetes
• Hypertension and congestive heart failure
• Reduces risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases

Psychological,
Emotional, & Physical Benefits

• Improved mood
• Reduced anxiety
• Lower stress levels
• Lessening of depression
• Reduced anger and aggression
• Improved sleep patterns and decreased sleep disturbance 
• Reduced fatigue
• Enhances immune system
• Improves athletic performance and enhances recovery

References

1. Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ, Deyo RA, Shekelle PG. (2003). A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety, and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain.  Ann Intern Med, 138(11):898-906.
2. Fellowes D, Barnes K, Wilkinson S. (2004). Aromatherapy and massage for symptom relief in patients with cancer. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD002287. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002287.pub2.
3. Fritz, Sandra. (2004). Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage. St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.​
   
4. Haraldsson BG, Gross AR, Myers CD, Ezzo JM, Morien A, Goldsmith C, Peloso PM, Bronfort G, Cervical Overview Group. (2006). Massage for mechanical neck disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004871. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004871.pub3.
5. Yates, John. (2004). A Physician's Guide to Therapeutic Massage, Third Edition. Ontario, Canada: Curties-Overzet Publications Inc.
   
6. University of Minnesota. Taking charge of your health and well being.  Massage Therapy. Jan 2016.