Back to Health Center | Alexandria Massage Therapists
Back to Health Center | Alexandria Massage Therapists
Massage therapy addresses a variety of health conditions, the most prevalent being stress-related tension, which contributes to many health problems.
Massage has been proven beneficial for conditions as varied as cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity suppression, spinal cord injury, autism, post-operative surgery, age-related disorders, infertility, eating disorders, smoking cessation and depression.
Massage has many beneficial physiological effects, including: Increased circulation to all areas of the body. Removal of toxins and waste products that build up in the tissues. Reduction in recovery time from certain injuries. Softening of the connective tissue that permeates the body, resulting in more relaxed muscles and more efficient organ function. Breaking of the pain-tension cycle, which helps prevent muscle strains and aches. Increased flexibility and joint mobility. Better muscular balance throughout the body, resulting in effective support for other healing modalities, such as chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation.
Types of Massage offered at Back to Health Center
Pregnancy Massage:
Pregnancy massage can help relax tense muscles, improve blood circulation, and help to alleviate several pregnancy maladies such as; back pain, sciatic pain, swelling, and sacral pain. In addition to pain alleviation, pregnancy massage is a great way for the expectant mother to reduce anxiety. The massage itself uses gentle pressure along the muscles in effort to relax them and increase circulation.
Deep Tissue Massage:
When there is chronic muscle tension or injury, there are usually adhesions (bands of painful, rigid tissue) in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Adhesions can block circulation and cause pain, limited movement, and inflammation. Deep tissue massage works by physically breaking down these adhesions to relieve pain and restore normal movement. To do this, the massage therapist often uses direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles.
Swedish Massage:
Long, deep, relaxing strokes with lotion, cream, or oil are applied to the body to generate a feeling of stress relief.
Reflexology/ Foot Massage:
A combination of Thai, Asian and European styles is used to work on the feet and lower leg. This is truly an awesome massage affecting blockages in the whole body.
Thai Yoga Massage:
Included yoga style stretches, sen line work, some reflexology and abdominal work.
Thai Herbal Massage:
Using a steamer and Thai Herbal Bundles, we compress the Sen lines of the body. The herbal bundle draws out toxins and wastes from the body. It is a holistic muscle detox. .
If you've been searching for Alexandria Massage or Washington DC Massage therapy, BackTo Health offers a full range of massage techniques, including deep tissue, Thai massage, sports massage, prenatal massage, shiatsu, hot stone, and Swedish massage. Contact Us if you would like to make an appointment or if you have any questions.
