How Many Ways Can Massage Help You?

Our massage therapist, Cynthia Given, LMT has over seven years of hands-on experience practicing massage therapy in the Olney, Illinois and Greater Richland County area. One of the topics she discusses with clients is the physical benefit of massage (beyond relaxation).

Many of the benefits of massage have been known for some time. Here are some highlights (taken from Body Sense Magazine, Fall 2001):

• The Consequences of Stress - Massage can "put back" what stress takes out of your life with as little as 15 minutes of hands-on time.
• What You Already Know: The Benefits of Massage - increased circulation, reduction of spasms and cramping, increased joint flexibility... it's possible to see results from your very first massage session. You'll be glad to know the benefits increase over time (a real benefit to expectant mothers in the delivery room).
• Other Body Therapies - hands-on therapies such as Rolfing and Shiatsu have been known to bring the body back in balance as well.
• The Need for Touch - massage has been proven to help pre-term and drug dependent babies. Even full-term infants were shown to cry less and be more alert.

SOURCE: Body Sense, Fall 2001

http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/468/Benefits-of-Massage

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Three things I don't care about (as your massage therapist)

Last week I posted seven reasons to schedule a massage... as if you really needed a reason to schedule a massage! This week I'll make it short and sweet (and very honest).

Here are three things I don't care about:

1. Hairy legs: I probably won't notice. I definitely don't care.

2. Passing gas: I probably will notice. I still don't care. It's inevitable if you're getting massage on your abdomen, low back, or gluteal muscle group.

3. Snoring. I'll wake you up before it's time for my next client. 

Three things I do care about:

1. If you're benefiting from your massages. It takes a few sessions to see progress on chronic issues. You may need to see multiple practitioners (physician, chiropractor, physical therapist) to get a handle on what's ailing you.

2. If the pressure is right for you. I ask for feedback during the massage, but you can (and should) speak up if I need to adjust what I'm doing.

3. Self care. If you take good care of your body (between appointments), it will take good care of you. Breathe, rest, relax. In fact: take two minutes for yourself right now at Calm.com

Find out what the buzz is about! Our Main Street clinic accepts clients by appointment Monday through Friday from 10:00am-8:00pm. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the button below:



OLNEY MASSAGE 604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail
 http://olneymassage.com

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National Children's Day: a pediatric massage experience

Today is National Children's Day, and yesterday was Child Health Day! This post is about a pediatric client who's loved every massage he's ever had (since age 3). original post

I had barely closed the door when he said, "READY!" 

He was three years old when he received his first massage on my table. He recently turned ten, and the years have not faded his enthusiasm. He absolutely loves massages! 

Around age five, this client was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His mom can see several benefits to him getting regular massages. She's seen an increase in the quality of his sleep, his manners/behavior in public and at home, and his ability to pay attention at school. 

At my office, children are treated like full-sized clients. I give kids the same amount of time when I'm listening and meeting their needs. This little guy likes ocean sounds, the smell of lavender, and firm pressure in his neck and shoulder areas. 

After the session, he always looks around the room and helps himself to a mint that I've left out for him. This time he grabbed the mint and lingered at my door. I caught him trying to walk with his foot inside a metal jewelry tray (shaped like a flip flop). It was exactly the size of his left foot, so we had a little chat about how it's not actually a flip flop. 

He enjoyed identifying which of his muscles were sore from playing video games by comparing his neck to the the anatomy charts outside my office door. I let him take a second piece of candy and thanked him for the massage he insisted on giving ME after his session. What a sweetheart! 

Find out what the buzz is about! I accept clients six days a week in my clinic on Main Street. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:

OLNEY MASSAGE

604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com

Pediatric massage: benefits for a client with ADHD

This post is about a little guy who was VERY happy to enjoy some time on my table on Sunday afternoon:

I had barely closed the door when he said, "READY!" 

He was three years old when he received his first massage on my table. He recently turned ten, and the years have not faded his enthusiasm. He absolutely loves massages! 

Around age five, this client was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His mom can see several benefits to him getting regular massages. She's seen an increase in the quality of his sleep, his manners/behavior in public and at home, and his ability to pay attention at school. 

At my office, children are treated like full-sized clients. I give kids the same amount of time when I'm listening and meeting their needs. This little guy likes ocean sounds, the smell of lavender, and firm pressure in his neck and shoulder areas. 

After the session, he always looks around the room and helps himself to a mint that I've left out for him. This time he grabbed the mint and lingered at my door. I caught him trying to walk with his foot inside a metal jewelry tray (shaped like a flip flop). It was exactly the size of his left foot, so we had a little chat about how it's not actually a flip flop. 

He enjoyed identifying which of his muscles were sore from playing video games by comparing his neck to the the anatomy charts outside my office door. I let him take a second piece of candy and thanked him for the massage he insisted on giving ME after his session. What a sweetheart! 

Find out what the buzz is about! I accept clients six days a week in my office on Main Street. You may schedule up to 90 days in advance using the Booknow button below:

Cynthia Given, LMT

604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com