Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) MLD encourages your lymphatic system to pump stronger and to function better. MLD uses gentle rhythmic and repetitive strokes that may help reduce pain by tapping into mechanoreceptor and sensory receptors to intervene pain signals. Furthermore these unique strokes calm down your sympathetic nervous system and help you relax better. How …
Oncology massage is a gentle and nurturing massage that safely addresses the needs of cancer patients and patients in palliative care. Therapists are trained to understand the physical, emotional and psychological needs during the different stages of the journey (diagnosis, treatment, recovery, palliative care). Gentle and safe techniques are used to induce deep relaxation which …
It can be quite tough for mums-to-be during pregnancy. Their body goes through so many physical, emotional and biochemical changes. As they increase in weight carrying the baby it affects your posture. Fluctuating hormone levels and in particular the relaxin hormone preparing you to relax all your ligaments for bub to come out. These can …
Here at Mills Chiropractic & Healthcare we understand the relationship between the muscles and the joints. Hence it is extremely important to have relaxed muscles before receiving any Chiropractic adjustments. Ideally, it would be best done prior to your Chiropractic appointment with any of our massage therapists. But that may not always be possible due …
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. Through suction, the skin is drawn into the cup by creating a vacuum in the cup placed on the skin over the targeted area via a mechanical pump. The cup is usually left in place for somewhere …
Designed to prevent and treat injuries, improve flexibility, and enhance athletic performance, sport massage can be used by athletes of all abilities to prepare for or recover from athletic or sports events. Even if you aren’t an athlete, sports massage may help muscle pain or restricted range of motion. The idea behind sports massage is …
Side Lying massage is really appropriate for anyone who doesn’t like the traditional massage positioning, perfect for those who have trouble lying on their back, or for those who have problems getting on and off the table, like older people or pregnant women. Side Lying massage is performed with the client lying in a fetal …
“Myofascial Release” is a soft tissue therapy and is used for the treatment of skeletal muscle immobility and pain. It focuses primarily on the fascia and other connective tissues. It is believed that our fascia can tighten; constricting our muscles, decreasing blood supply, causing pain and decreasing range of movement. With myofascial release, gentle, sustained …
Deep Tissue Massage is a focused, therapeutic massage that targets muscle knots (also known as “adhesions”) and specific problem areas in the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Using deliberate, slow strokes or friction across the grain of the muscle, the therapist addresses chronic tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems or injuries. …
Swedish massage is a gentle and slow massage with use of lotion or oil. There are five basic strokes in Swedish massage therapy: effleurage (long smooth strokes), petrissage (kneading, rolling, and lifting), friction (wringing or small circular movements), tapotement (percussion), and vibration (rocking and shaking movements). Swedish massage provides full-body muscle relaxation, and it can …