Posts Tagged ‘chair massage’

Chair Massage for PTSD

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Tramatic experiences such as war, assault, abuse or devastating loss can cause post-traumatic stress. This disorder affects those who are unable to relegate their experiences to the past. Traumatic experiences can reinforce the notion that life delicate and can be altered at any time, often beyond our own control.

Many who experience PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) have recurring symptoms that relate negatively on their emotional and physical well-being. Victims are uncomfortable with their own bodies. In combination with speaking with a trained counselor, therapeutic massage is being used to help those with PTSD become more secure and comfortable in their own skin.

Chair massage is very useful in this treatment program as it does not require the user to become disrobed. It also eliminates the discomfort and anxiety that those with PTSD associate with the touch of another person. With a chair massage the user can allow themselves to relax and accept the massage without the stress of feeling vulnerable.

Chair massage provides a safe way for the user to appreciate touch and to gradually allow themselves to let go of physical pain. The interface with the chair allows the user to have complete control which strengthens the users self confidence, seeing where they can have control in their own lives.

Link: Article Sphere
http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Why-Buy-an-Omega-Massage-Chair/171127

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

The Secret of How Massage Therapy Affects Your Overall Health

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Getting a chair massage may be one of the best ways to relax the mind, body and spirit. Not only does it make your feel good, but it also has many health benefits that most people are unaware of.

A massage therapy session can help by manipulating the body’s soft tissues and muscles. This helps to alleviate muscle stress of the back, shoulders and neck.

Chair massage can help lower high blood pressure and lower a user’s heart rate. This, in turn, helps to remove some of the secondary conditions caused by high blood pressure. Regular chair massage can help reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes by reducing the blood pressure.

Chair massage therapy can also help with symptoms of depression and anxiety. The body releases natural hormones in response to the stimulus of massage. These hormones, like natural endorphins and serotonin, help the overall mental health of the user.

Muscles that are massaged after strenuous athletic activity recover quicker because the massage helps to promote fluid movement, getting nutrients to the muscle cells. This recovery helps to reduce the potential for injury.

Link: Article Sphere
http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Secret-of-How-Massage-Therapy-Benefits-your-Overall-Health/179577

 Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

Back Massage for Back Pain Relief

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Massage is the manipulation of soft body tissues (i.e. muscles). A massage can help to eliminate pain, heal tissues and energize the body helping you to experience a feeling of well being.

A chair massage has many proven benefits including pain relief, stress relief, improvement in circulation, enhancing a better nights sleep, stimulation of the immune system, reduction in blood pressure, increased flexibility, improved healing and fitness, assistance in better emotional health, and increased awareness of your overall body health.

Massage therapy has been shown to help with chronic back pain by relieving tension and stiffness in the muscles. By reducing stress and tension, massage helps to reduce the frequency of headache sufferers. The increase of blood flow to tissues by the massage stimulation, helps to deliver nutrients to increase the rate of recovery of damaged or sore muscles.

For best result of a back massage, treatment should be delivered regularly. However, costly repeat visits to a massage therapist can drive some consumers away. With the improvement in massage chair technology, it has become convenient and economic for people to get access to massage therapy on a regular basis.

Link: Ezine Articles
http://ezinearticles.com/?Back-Massage-For-Back-Pain-Relief&id=3634860

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

5 Ways to Relieve Migraine Headaches Naturally

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

If you are worried about the possible side effects of taking medications for migraine headaches, try one of the many safe and natural approaches to treating your pain.

Natural treatments are typically safer and cheaper than pain medications, whether over the counter or prescribed. The possibility of negative side effects decrease with natural treatments as well.

Because of the differences of body chemistry and make-up, not all general pain relievers are effective at treating people the same. Just because one type of treatments works for one person, it doesn’t mean the same treatment will be just as effective for another. Because of this you will need to try the various treatments to fine what works for you.

One of the natural treatments is getting an adjustment with a chiropractor. Studies revealed that 80% of patients found some relief after getting treated by a chiropractor. Spinal problems can actually be the cause of the headaches and can be eliminated with regular treatment.

Another way to treat headaches is by releasing muscle tension, particularly in the neck and shoulders. A chair massage focusing on those areas can help to reduce the stress of the muscle tissue, relaxing the tendons and helping to reduce migraine headaches.

Link: Article Pros
http://www.ArticlePros.com/Health-and-Fitness/pain/article-7427.html

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com