MASSAGE
Massage Therapy in Calgary, Alberta
At Dr.Elumir MD,CCFP Multi Treatment Clinic our team of massage therapy professionals are here to alleviate your pain. Our health care professionals have mastered the art of massage and use their skills in a highly effective manner.
Massage techniques are often referred to as percussion movements. These movements involve a several light, yet effective striking motions applied to the areas of pain in a two-handed fashion. The two most common techniques are known as cupping and hacking. These techniques work the best when applied on large and muscular areas of the body (ie. thighs).
- Loosen and relieve sore and tight muscles
- The same feel as a deep tissue massage.
- Deep vibration of tissues increases cellular activity
- Triggers reflexes from the skin
- Increases widening of the blood vessels (vasodilation).
- Disperse fluid and inflammation from an injury, thereby reducing swelling
- Very helpful to athletes before an event.
- Useful in reducing fatty deposits and flabby muscle areas
