Massage Therapy |
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What is a Massage?
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Massage is a term describing a variety of techniques using the hands, mechanical or electrical apparatus to stimulate or soothe soft tissues of the body for
therapeutic purposes. |
Patient Benefits:
- Enhances joint and muscle function
- Improves circulation
- Increases metabolism
- Promotes the healing process
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How does Massage work?
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Massage works by kneading and stroking muscles to relax them, and uses friction to stimulate soft tissues. This therapy can increase blood and lymph
circulation while breaking up scar tissue between muscle fibers. |
What does Massage feel like?
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Therapeutic massage and its effects vary with each individual. Clothing is usually removed from the area treated and the patient should be
relaxed and
comfortable. A lubricating oil or powder is used to reduce friction during the circular stroking and compression of soft tissue. |
Bakke Chiropractic Clinics
are proud to have
Sue Rucker,
Professional Massage Therapist,
on staff at our DeForest clinic.
Call (608)
846-3333 for an appointment with Sue today!
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Why is Massage used?
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Massage is useful in many conditions
in which body relaxation, the reduction of swelling, and muscle mobilization is desired. Massage can be helpful in
overcoming the swelling and pooling of fluids at the site of recent injury or trauma. |
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Consult your doctor before the self-administration of any therapy. |
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Email
therapy questions to Sue Rucker, RMT, Massage Therapist |
