So how do we deal with PAIN?

Therapeutic Massage is one very effective modality to reduce pain. Pain causes the inflammatory process to kick into high gear to protect the area and the swelling greatly decreases our range of motion, also to protect the area from future damage.Massage techniques,applied correctly by a qualified therapist,helps to decrease the swelling by physically increasing movement of the inflammatory fluids out of the muscle fibers.Once the fluids are flushed out of the muscles (and you drink H2O) swelling decreases and your muscles become healthier with all the good nutrients now in your muscles.Your range of motion also increases as movement is now pain free because  your muscles are preforming as they should.This does take time and several treatments may be required. Muscles have memory and it may take a little time for them to remember what it feels like to feel good again.

After  the pain is gone, you will find you are not weak afterall and you won’t drop that bottle of milk on the floor! Now you can return to  your daily routine pain free and exercise all you want.

                    Jumping to conclusions

    Spinning your wheels

                         Throwing your weight around

    Running down the other person

                 Climbing the walls

   Pushing your luck

                         Carrying a grudge

Flying off the handle

Now go take care of yourself and the other fellows too!

1.MONEY…yes, you do have to pay for your massage and all our clients state “It’s worth every cent”. But if you are struggling into todays economy and are worried while you are getting a massage that you really can’t afford a massage you certainly will not recieve the full benefit of that massage! This is a very important issue that is often not addressed. I discuss all fees before your session. There is nothing worse than being charged for more after your massage, and yes, it’s happened to me. I have had many clients spread out their  massage sessions this past year which allows them to still recieve regular massage and not stress out over money.

2. TIME… yes, all our days are packed with bunches of things we must get done. When you make an appointment in our time crunched lives sometimes it is veiwed as one more thing you gotta do! If you are getting a massage and worried about your next appointment or the fact you really don’t have time to be here you will not recieve the full benefit either. So make your massage session when you can relax and enjoy the time you are spending on yourself.

3. MASSAGE… yes, regular massage helps greatly to reduce pain, relieve the stresses of everyday life and enables you to a greater awareness of your body and its complaints. So when you notice your shoulders are at your earlobes you can take a minute to stretch and relax. The benefits of regular massage can be long standing.

I hope these answers have helped clear up three of the most important questions to make your massage experience great… after all it is THERAPEUTIC.

• Body Aches
• Chronic facial pain or aching
• Fatigue
• Memory difficulties and cognitive difficulties
• Multiple tender areas (muscle and joint pain) on the back of the neck, shoulders, sternum, low back, hips, shins, elbows and knees
• Numbness and tingling
• Palpitations
• Sleep disturbances
• Tension or migraine headaches

There are various treatments currently in use for fibromyalgia including various drugs, a well-balanced diet and lifestyle changes.  Low-impact exercise and stretches are also recommended to alleviate the pain associated with fibromyalgia.  The Fibromyalgia Network has stated that therapeutic massage done a regular basis is the #1 non-drug therapy in reducing pain, fatigue, and mood problems associated with fibromyalgia.

Call today and make an appointment for a massage that can truly make a difference in managing your pain.

Maggie Fitzgerald, LMT – Grand Therapeutic Massage, Corona, CA

Have you been jumping to conclusion?

Climbing the wall?

Pushing your luck?

Haven’t we all at one time or another! When we take a look at all the activities we do on a daily basis, we realize life does take on an athletic twist.We bend down to pet our animals, wrap our arms around our loved ones and firmly grip the steering wheel while driving. If there is discomfort or pain during our activities of daily living,we use alot more energy throughout the day. It is no wonder we are exhausted.

One of the most effective ways to help you perform of these activities on a daily basis is therapeutic massage! Massage increases your circulation to improve muscle movement as well as ridding the body of toxins. So as you move through your day there will be less discomfort,you will use less energy because your muscles will be working with greater efficiency.

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a weekday warrior, give therapeutic massage a try…you will feel better!

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Gail and Maggie are professionly trained in various forms of massage techniques,*please visit our massage menu.We also participate in continuing education, as the practice of massage is constantly evolving.

Each massage you recieve  is customized to meet YOUR individual needs and you will have our COMPLETE ATTENTION for the FULL duration of your session at Grand Therapeutics.

Grand Therapeutic &  Sports Massage Center offers an atmosphere of welcome relief.

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Got some jelly in your belly? Forget to shave your legs? Do these concerns stop you from receiving the benefits of therapeutic Massage? Every woman is sensitive about her body; often all she sees are her “flaws”. Show us a woman who is 100% pleased with her body and chances are her plastic surgeon is not far behind or has worked on her “behind”. Allow us to put your mind and body at ease.
Massage therapists are professional body workers whose primary emphasis is on improving your health through touch. Our concern for your well-being goes beyond your physical imperfections. Massage improves your self-image and gets you in touch with your body. Massage shows that you care about yourself and boosts self-esteem, plus increases your energy.
Would you like that “pain in your neck” to go away? How about increase your flexibility? Recharge your lymphatic system to decrease your muscle soreness? Get a speedier recovery from your injury, accident or just have a mini vacation from your daily routine? Our responsibility is to make you feel comfortable during your massage, so you can rest assure we don’t pay attention to the size of your thighs. So do not wait to lose weight, feel good now!
Grand Therapeutic & Sports Massage Center offers an atmosphere of welcome relief…..

Stretching is beneficial to increase flexibility, blood flow, oxygen and nutrition to the muscles. More importantly is the way to stretch. Stretching should be a painless process to help improve and maintain a greater quality of life.
For years experts have advocated prolonged static stretching. This type of stretching is actually harmful to the muscles. Tendons are the part of the muscle that attaches to the bone and is where the stretching takes place. When there is discomfort or pain during a stretch, this discomfort activates the stretch reflex and forces the tendons to contract to protect it’s self. At this point our flexibility decreases as well as the blood flow. This is not an efficient way to stretch.
One of the safest and effective methods of stretching is ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING. This process involves three steps: Identify, Isolate and Intensify. The first step is to identify the muscle or muscle group to be stretched. Second, isolate the muscle in a position of comfort and least resistance, not the working state of the muscle. Thirdly, intensity by initiating the stretch to a point where you feel the stretch WITHOUT any discomfort or pain, hold for two seconds ONLY, return to starting position and repeat 10 -20 repetitions.
A common area of tension that benefits from correct stretching is the neck/cervical muscles. Sit down and relax your neck and shoulder muscles within your normal range of motion. Breathe as you drop your right ear to your right shoulder, stretching your left neck muscles. Take the stretch to the point where you feel the stretch without any pain, hold for 2 seconds only and return to your starting position. Repeat 10-20 repetitions. Now stretch the right side of your neck following the same procedure. Each repetition you will notice an increase in your flexibility. This technique will not trigger the stretch reflex that may result in muscle soreness or tearing of the muscle tendons. Stretching should not hurt!
Active Isolated Stretching reduces muscle tension, improves the flow of lymphatic fluids that allows the body to get rid of toxins. It also helps create better stamina and performance for all our activities of daily living.