In an age of technical and, at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. So what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments?
- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
- Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
Call us today to schedule your session. 281-758-2800 or www.backandbodycypress.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Benefits of Massage
The pains of age, the throbbing from your overstressed muscles, the sheer need to relax -- all cry out for therapeutic hands to start their work. Once the session gets underway, the problems of the world fade into an oblivious 60 minutes of relief.
But what if that hour of massage did more for you than just take the pressures of the day away? What if that massage helped you combat cancer? What if bodywork helped you recover from a strained hamstring in half the time? What if your sleep, digestion and mood all improved with massage and bodywork? What if these weren't just "what ifs"?
Evidence is showing that the more massage you can allow yourself, the better you'll feel. Here's why.
Massage as a healing tool has been around for thousands of years in many cultures. Touching is a natural human reaction to pain and stress, and for conveying compassion and support. Think of the last time you bumped your head or had a sore calf. What did you do? Rubbed it, right? The same was true of our earliest ancestors. Healers throughout time and throughout the world have instinctually and independently developed a wide range of therapeutic techniques using touch. Many are still in use today, and with good reason. We now have scientific proof of the benefits of massage - benefits ranging from treating chronic diseases and injuries to alleviating the growing tensions of our modern lifestyles. Having a massage does more than just relax your body and mind - there are specific physiological and psychological changes which occur, even more so when massage is utilized as a preventative, frequent therapy and not simply mere luxury. Massage not only feels good, but it can treat what ails you.
It can all begin today by calling us at 281-758-2800 or visiting our website at www.backandbodycypress.com.
Monday, February 7, 2011
CHIROPRACTIC MISCONCEPTIONS- #2
It seems like once you start going to a chiropractor you have to go forever!
In actuality, many patients CHOOSE to receive chiropractic throughout their lives because they see the improvements in their lifestyle and health. Let's face it, our society is geared towards fast food, fast cars, and immediate gratification. It is no wonder that people also want fast food healthcare. Let's give you another analogy that may help. Diabetics and those with allergies sometimes need medication every day or every week of their life!!! In some cases patients with significant structural problems need structural support for long periods of time and perhaps the rest of their life. While these types of problems are not an everyday occurrence in my office, they do happen. Most people who come to my office for care for longer periods of time simply like the way they feel and choose to utilize chiropractic treatment more thoroughly than others.
To schedule an appointment or speak to Dr. Reif Thalji, chiropractor just call 281-758-2800 or visit http://www.backandbodycypress.com/ and request an appointment. Dr. Thalji performs chiropractic care in Cypress, TX and serves the Cypress, Tomball, Houston, Jersey Village, Hockley, and Katy areas.
In actuality, many patients CHOOSE to receive chiropractic throughout their lives because they see the improvements in their lifestyle and health. Let's face it, our society is geared towards fast food, fast cars, and immediate gratification. It is no wonder that people also want fast food healthcare. Let's give you another analogy that may help. Diabetics and those with allergies sometimes need medication every day or every week of their life!!! In some cases patients with significant structural problems need structural support for long periods of time and perhaps the rest of their life. While these types of problems are not an everyday occurrence in my office, they do happen. Most people who come to my office for care for longer periods of time simply like the way they feel and choose to utilize chiropractic treatment more thoroughly than others.
To schedule an appointment or speak to Dr. Reif Thalji, chiropractor just call 281-758-2800 or visit http://www.backandbodycypress.com/ and request an appointment. Dr. Thalji performs chiropractic care in Cypress, TX and serves the Cypress, Tomball, Houston, Jersey Village, Hockley, and Katy areas.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
CHIROPRACTIC MISCONCEPTIONS- #1
Why do I have to go so frequently for treatment? Is it really necessary?
The best way to answer this is to use an analogy. If you had an infection and visited your MD, there is a chance he would prescribe an antibiotic to fight the infection. That prescription might need to be taken twice a day for 14 days. In that 14 day time period you received 28 treatments. It doesn't seem like it because you only had one actual visit to the office. In chiropractic, the treatment is given in the office, not at home and not out of a bottle. So, if you were to receive treatment three times per week for nine weeks, while it may seem like a lot of treatment, you were actually treated one time less than in the medical analogy given above.
To schedule an appointment or speak to Dr. Reif Thalji, chiropractor just call 281-758-2800 or visit http://www.backandbodycypress.com/ and request an appointment. Dr. Thalji performs chiropractic care in Cypress, TX and serves the Cypress, Tomball, Houston, Jersey Village, Hockley, and Katy areas.
The best way to answer this is to use an analogy. If you had an infection and visited your MD, there is a chance he would prescribe an antibiotic to fight the infection. That prescription might need to be taken twice a day for 14 days. In that 14 day time period you received 28 treatments. It doesn't seem like it because you only had one actual visit to the office. In chiropractic, the treatment is given in the office, not at home and not out of a bottle. So, if you were to receive treatment three times per week for nine weeks, while it may seem like a lot of treatment, you were actually treated one time less than in the medical analogy given above.
To schedule an appointment or speak to Dr. Reif Thalji, chiropractor just call 281-758-2800 or visit http://www.backandbodycypress.com/ and request an appointment. Dr. Thalji performs chiropractic care in Cypress, TX and serves the Cypress, Tomball, Houston, Jersey Village, Hockley, and Katy areas.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Stress and The Holidays
Ahh, it’s that time of the year again. The morning air is crisp. The leaves are beginning to fall. Sales abound in every store. AND…………….it’s time to see the in-laws.
The Holiday season brings stresses that are unique to this time of the year. There are preparations to either visit family or have family visit you. Either way, cleaning, shopping and basically temporarily rearranging your life are the mode of the day.
There is a reason that massage is growing in popularity as a holiday gift, because once all is said and done, it is a necessary part of the recovery process. Many even take advantage of the benefits of massage to refresh and rejuvenate during the season to give them the strength to cross the December 25th finish line.
Lots of time spent in a car driving from one place to the next, finding gifts or place settings, and slaving over a hot stove for the incoming friends and family can take its toll on your body. As you sit and read this now, you are excited about the looks on the faces of your loved ones when they eat that special meal or receive that special gift, but you are dreading the process of getting it done. Back pain, neck pain, tight muscles, arthritis, and headaches are just some of the words that may cross your lips this time of year.
Don’t let this holiday season, when friends and family reconnect, when neighbors and strangers alike wish you a nice day, wear you down to the point where its enjoyment is lost. Stay happy, and healthy with a relaxation massage. Give relief to those aching muscles in your neck and back TODAY!!
A 1 Hour Relaxation Massage is ONLY $49. Mention this article and receive your choice of Aromatherapy during the session FREE.
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