Stynchula Chiropractic Wellness Center- Massage Therapy

Beneficial Effects of Massage

Physical Level

Deep relaxation and stress reduction

Relief of muscle tension and stiffness

Increased ease and efficiency of movement

Promotes deeper and easier breathing

Better circulation of both blood and lymph fluids

Healthier, better nourished skin

Improved posture

Health maintenance

Mental Level

Relaxed state of alertness

Reduced mental stress; a calmer mind

Greater ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately

Increased capacity for clearer thinking

Emotional Level

Satisfying the need for caring and nurturing touch

Feeling of well being

Greater ease of emotional expression

Enhanced self-image

Reduced levels of anxiety

Increased awareness of the mind-body connection

A sense of being unified and in harmony

Massage Techniques

. Myofascial Release: With the concept that all body structures are surrounded by different types of fascia and that this tissue has an ability to be stressed and harden or be relaxed and become more fluid, the techniques are used to promote a more fluid state for the fascia. This technique is applied using specific pressure with no lotion and basically stretching the skin.

. Reiki: This energy technique is a re-creation of an ancient Tibetan Buddhist concept of opening and moving energy within the chakras for greater spiritual enlightenment.

. Reflexology: Originally called “Zone Therapy” this technique involves segments of the body called “reflex zones”. Any stimulation within a zone would reflexively stimulate everything within that zone. The entire body is mapped out on the feet, and stimulation of each mapped area has a reflex response on the related body part or area.

. Sports Massage: Pre-Sports technique is used to revitalize and stimulate muscle for optimum agility, while post-event is used to rehabilitate and heal sports injuries by speeding up recovery.

. Deep Tissue: Shorter, slower strokes reaching deeper in the layer of superficial fascia an muscle. Stimulates increased blood flow to a deep level, helping the healing of soft tissue.

. Swedish: Long strokes increasing blood circulation and oxygen to your body. Promotes relaxation due to the light strokes.

How and why does massage therapy work?

Massage stimulates the millions of never endings in skin, helping to release tension in stressed muscles and tissues, sparking positive sensations and reactions.

These feelings produce positive chemical signals that flow throughout the body and mind, replacing negative stress signals. Massage therapy mechanically reduces muscle tension, coaxing nerves in muscles and soft tissues to relax. This “relaxation response” triggers the release of natural endorphins and other “feeling good” neuropeptides like serotonin, the body’s natural painkillers, and mood elevators. The cumulative benefits of massage therapy may even restore the body’s natural immune system.

If you would like to schedule a massage, please call us at 703.204.1220

8704 Lee Highway Suite 203
Fairfax, VA 22301 703.204.1220

Dr. Andrew Stynchula D.C.