At Advanced Healthcare Center, we have purchased the fantastic AquaMed system of Dry Hydrotherapy. The bed is engineered to provide a powerful, heated water massage that combines the major benefits of hydrotherapy, heat, and massage into one convenient procedure that does not require constant monitoring. Our patients love their AquaMed sessions and look forward to their next treatment. Massage and heat therapy may aid in pain reduction and may be combined with other therapies as part of a wellness program to help those suffering from chronic back pain. The bed combines massage and heat therapies in one modality to provide a therapeutic experience for the patient suffering from back pain.

• Increased blood circulation for better homeostasis
• Decreased muscle tension for better movement
• Increased oxygen absorption in the blood stream for better energy
• Decreased inflammation and muscular toxins for better injury recovery
• Increased release of endorphins for better feeling of well-being
• Decreased blood pressure for better circulatory health and stress relief
• Decreased muscle guarding for better effectiveness of treatments
• Increased muscular range of motion for better flexibility

Myofascial Release Therapy is an effective hands-on therapy that applies continual pressure utilizing a specialized stretching technique to release tension, relieve pain and restore motion.

The word myofascia is derived from the Latin word "myo," meaning muscle, and "fascia," for band. Fascia is tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body in a three dimensional web, from the head to the toes. Fascia surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve and organ in the body! It can become tight, restricted and a source of tension to the rest of the body. Trauma, such as a fall, whiplash, surgery or just poor posture and repetitive stress injuries can cause changes in the fascial system, which in turn, influences the comfort and functioning of our body. The fascia can exert excessive pressure producing pain or restriction of motion. It may affect our flexibility and stability, and is a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and strain.

Myofascial Release is a hands-on treatment during which our therapists use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy. Enhancement of strength, flexibility, and posture may result from Myofascial Release.

Ahhh... experience the relief. Call our office and ask if you might be a candidate for Myofascial Release.

Massage has been a primary healing technique in various cultures for at least 5000 years. It is defined as the systematic manual or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissue of the body by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, slapping, and tapping for therapeutic purposes. Although its popularity with the public has fluctuated over the centuries, it has gained wide acceptance in the nineteenth century by experts in the medical field as the beneficial effects have become more understood.

Tension and stress may play a role in disease processes according to experts in the healthcare industry. In some instances, tight muscles can compress nerves or blood vessels. Massage therapy has been shown to benefit those suffering from many of these related disease processes. Our massage therapists use a range of techniques that involve gentle kneading and stretching. Benefits may include:

• Reduces stress levels
• Relaxes muscle spasms and relieving tension
• Lessons inflammation and swelling of joints and helps alleviate pain
• Dilates blood vessels, improving circulation and relieving congestion throughout the body
• Increases number of red blood cells
• Acts as a "mechanical cleanser," stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris
• Helps prevent buildup of harmful "fatigue" products resulting from strenuous exercise or injury
• Improves posture

Therapeutic Massage

involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasms, and stress; and, to promote health and wellness. Massage therapy improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at which the body recovers from injury and illness. Therapeutic massage enhances medical treatment and helps people feel less anxious and stressed. A combination of modalities may be utilized in order to speed the recovery process, including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Myofascial, and Hot Stones, as well as heat and/or ice therapy.

CranioSacral Therapy

Hot Stone Therapy

Sinus Treatment

Pregnancy Massage

Massage during pregnancy aids the health of you and your baby and alleviates some of the discomforts of pregnancy while promoting overall well-being. The use of a body contour pillow allows the mother a chance to safely lie on her stomach for total comfort and therapeutic benefits. A side lying position can also be used if needed.

Reflexology

Support for healthful changes

Massage is something good you can do for yourself that requires no extensive planning or physical exertion. As you take care of yourself in this simple way, you may find yourself developing the energy and inclination to pursue other healthful activities, such as exercise, good nutrition, or spending time with family and friends. Your therapist can be a valuable source of information on other avenues of support as well. She or he may be able to recommend books or instructors for stress reduction techniques such as yoga or stretching, biofeedback, nutrition, or exercise alternatives.

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