Advance
Spa
417 West Fourth Street
St. Ansgar, IA
50472
(641) 713-2168
Toll
Free: 1-877-713-2128
What is Therapeutic Massage?
Massage
is a gentle therapy that can relieve pain and, in combination with medical
attention, help heal certain conditions and help prevent their return. In
some cases massage can reduce or even eliminate the need for medication or
surgery.
Does
pain or restricted movement keep you from living the life you want? Sports
injuries, household accidents, repetitive actions on the job, and tension
from everyday stresses can cause problems that, too often, take up
permanent residence in our bodies. Massage can help.
Will
massage help chronic
pain?
The
pain cycle is a complex chain of events which reinforce each other. It
often begins with injury or illness, but each element, especially stress,
can add to or even start the cycle. Massage is unique in addressing most
of the pain cycle elements.
How Can
Massage Help Me?
Massage is
one of the best known antidotes for stress. Reducing stress gives you more
energy, improves your outlook on life, and in the process reduces your
likelihood of injury and illness. Massage can also relieve symptoms of
conditions that are aggravated by anxiety such as asthma or insomnia.
Because it relieves stress, massage is an excellent supportive therapy for
people in psychological counseling or treatment for addiction.
What
clothing do I have to remove?
In short, only
as much as you want to. Your massage therapist will discuss the type
of massage that would be most beneficial for you. This will help you
determine what you need to do to prepare for your massage
experience.
What if
I'm ticklish?
Talk this over
with your massage therapist. We want this to be a very pleasant
experience. Your massage therapist is trained to handle these
concerns.
What if
the massage is uncomfortable?
First of all,
the massage therapist will probably know immediately anyway. But
please, do not be afraid to speak up or express your concern. This
is YOUR massage and you tell us what you like.
What if
I fall asleep?
Wonderful! It happens often and usually signifies a good
massage experience.
When
should I pay for the massage?
Before the
massage starts. It's always best to get the money discussion out of
the way first to allow you to enjoy your massage without
worries.
Should I
tip the massage therapist?
That's
entirely up to you.
Advance Chiropractic & Spa
417 West Fourth Street
St. Ansgar, IA
50472
(641) 713-2168
Toll Free:
1-877-713-2168