Scar tissue is a common occurrence after an injury or surgery. While it serves the purpose of repairing damaged tissue, it also causes a range of issues from pain and discomfort to limited range of motion. Luckily, Massage Therapy, especially with Micro-current Point...
Back pain is very common and can become debilitating if left untreated. The American Massage Therapy Association points to the research to support the belief that therapeutic massage is effective for persistent low back pain and able to provide long-lasting benefits....
While both are incredibly important to the recovery process, the process used by massage therapists and physical therapists differs greatly. The end goal is the same, increased health and wellbeing of their patients, but their tactics and procedures will be quite...
February is National Heart Health Month, a time for us to take a look at our cardiovascular health and find ways to improve it. From exercise to a healthy diet, we all have things we could do better for the sake of our heart’s health and longevity, but there are...
Planning your next date? Looking for something new to try with your significant other? After the umpteenth time of going out to eat or staying in to watch movies, your relationship may need something a little more invigorating. Why not try a couples massage? While...
The winter months can be particularly hard on our bodies. Our skin dries out, our joints get stiff, and limited daylight can affect our motivation. Hand in Health, Syracuse, NY’s premier massage therapy clinic, is here with all the information you need to keep your...
Muscle scraping promotes better blood flow and nutrient uptake, which may support faster healing and healthy formation of scar tissue. Muscle scraping can remove bothersome or painful muscle adhesions. Muscle scraping has been shown to improve range of motion.
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Reflexology
Reflexology is a technique that focuses on specific pressure points to help correct energy flows throughout your body. This technique uses finger pressure applied to reflexes of feet and hands with the goal of restoring the body to balance and treating specific conditions including, neck/shoulder/low back pain, digestional problems, sciatica, thyroid & adrenal issues, etc. This may not be an available service for all Providers.
Hot Stones
Add a hot stone to your treatment to melt away muscle tension allowing for a deeper massage and more profound relaxation. Hot stones are particularly beneficial in relieving tight muscles, pain and soreness. Not all Providers may be available to offer this add-on.
Warm Towels
Enrich your experience. Add a moist warm towel treatment immediately after each body area is worked on. Best included with an aromatherapy upgrade and a at least a 75-minute massage treatment.
Rock Tape creates a bio-mechanical lifting mechanism that lifts the skin away from the soft tissue underneath, which allows more blood to move into an injured area to accelerate healing and recovery. Fabric consists of cotton, nylon and uses no drugs. Adhesive is a hypo-allergenic acrylic based adhesive and contains no latex. When applied over a stretched muscle, RockTape lifts the skin, accelerating blood flow to increase the amount of oxygen available to the muscles, which reduces fatigue. RockTape also promotes lymph drainage. These combined effects are powerful: they allow the athlete to go harder for longer periods of time. Unlike compressions garments, RockTape can be applied to very specific areas of the body that are sometimes hard to reach, such as shoulders, knees, and joints. Only Terry and Olivia in our North Syracuse Clinic are Providers who are able to perform this treatment.
Theragun
Described by its designers as “the future of muscle relief,” the TheraGun is a handheld, battery-operated percussive therapy device. This updated model is specifically designed to generate rapid muscle activation and recovery.The TheraGun’s percussive therapy can help reduce common muscle and joint pain, relieve spasms, release knots, break up scar tissue, and improve overall mobility / range of motion. This may not be an available service for all Providers.
Cupping
Add this ancient chinese technique which utilizes suction to increase circulation, break down muscle adhesions and increase range of motion. This may not be an available service for all Providers.
Aromatherapy
Add your choice of Essential Oils from Saratoga Aromatherapy to your customize and enrich your massage experience. Oil can be diffused and/or added to the massage oil during your massage.