Soothing Touch Massage

Rice and wheat packs are a great way to help improve many conditions, from muscle aches, to sprains or strains. They can be used as a hot pack or a cold pack.

As a hot pack, they soothe and relax tense and overworked muscles. They are also great for warming the feet and hands.

To heat a rice or wheat pack, simply heat in the microwave for 2 to 4 minutes.

As a cold pack, they help relieve and reduce inflammation of injuries or other conditions. They are nice because they don’t feel too cold to the touch. They work great for cooling down on a hot day.

To cool a rice or wheat pack, simply place in the freezer for at least an hour.

Rice and wheat packs can be used for many helpful reasons during a massage. They can relax muscles before they are worked on, or can be used afterward to provide added comfort, relaxation, and relief.

The rice and wheat packs at Soothing Touch Massage are made with quality materials and are long-lasting for great value!

Chinese Cupping is a type of massage in which specially designed suction cups are used on acupressure points, as well as other areas of pain, to initiate relief of pain and tension in muscles and tissues, promote the flow of energy, and to help release toxins. Chinese Cupping can be added to the traditional Swedish massage to bring added benefit and specific treatment of trigger points and particularly tight muscles.

At Soothing Touch Massage a Chinese Cupping massage session typically will last about an hour, with most of the focus being on the back.

Enjoy a Chinese Cupping massage in Orem, Utah at Soothing Touch Massage

Massage is a very effective way to maintain a state of well-being. Many people choose to get massages regularly as a part of taking care of their health. There are ways to get the most out of each massage.

A Healthy Diet

This is no secret. Health professionals and nutritionists have always stressed the importance of eating foods that supply the necessary vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients to keep the body functioning at it’s optimum level. When your body has the nutrition it needs, it is much more capable of healing itself. A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains should be a part of a regular diet, as well as limiting fats and sugars. As always, it’s best to talk to your doctor about a diet regimen that is right for you.

Exercise

Again, it is no secret that getting out and being active is good for you. Exercise increases circulation in the body which feeds more oxygen to the cells and allowing the body to remove waste. Also, when exercising, muscles are being contracted, which stimulates flow of lymph fluid through the lymphatic system. This also helps aid in removing waste from the body. Additionally, exercise is good for the mind. Regular exercise reduces depression and anxiety, and stimulates the production of “feel good” hormones, which enhance mood. You should also talk to your doctor about an exercise program that is right for you.

Stretching

Gentle stretching keeps the muscles relaxed and healthy. Stretching also improves flexibility which helps the muscles to work more easily and efficiently. One of the great things about stretching is that it doesn’t have to be time consuming. A few minutes a day will bring results. It can even be done while watching TV! Care must be taken that proper stretching techniques are used. A doctor, personal trainer, physical therapist, or other trained profession can assist in teaching proper stretching techniques.

Enhance your massage experience at Soothing Touch Massage by taking care of yourself with nutrition, exercise, and stretching.

The chair massage is a great way to experience an upper body massage.

This type of massage is given by having the patient sit comfortably on a chair which is designed to allow the patient to lean forward and rest the head and body. No disrobing is required, and massage oils or lotions are not used. Massage is applied to the shoulders, neck, back, arms, and hands, and is about 15 minutes long. If you’re looking for a great massage for tense shoulders and neck this is the perfect solution.

It’s also great for accommodating groups of people. Say “Thank You” to your employees in the office by rewarding them with a chair massage, or provide massage services to help prevent work-related injury.

Come into Soothing Touch Massage to get a great chair massage or to ask about chair massage services.

What is stress?

Stress is “the nonspecific response of the body to any demand.”

There are two categories of stress called “eustress” ( positive stress) and “distress” (negative stress).

Eustress

Positive stressors are things that challenge us and provide opportunities for us to learn. This kind of stress motivates us to achieve. In response to eustress, the body produces hormones, such as adrenaline, that increase motivation, perception, and even physical strength. A player on a basketball team experiences positive stress which helps him or her to focus on playing the game. Setting and achieving goals can produce positive stress as well as accomplishments.

Distress

On the other hand, when one experiences too much stress it then becomes “distress.”
Distress can have negative effects on a person both physically and emotionally. This time, the body is producing the hormone cortisol, which decreases memory, thought processes, body functions, and causes some of the systems in the body to slow or shut down. For example, learning of the death of a friend or a relative can have and effect, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

One of the physical effects of distress is a weakened immune system. When this occurs, the body has a decreased ability to fight off disease-causing bacteria and viruses that are always present around us. Chronic illness can be directly linked to chronic stress.

Addressing Stress

Unfortunately, stress does not just “go away.” If untreated, it will build up like a river behind a dam, and, if left unchecked or improperly taken care of, the emotional dam will eventually break. A proper understanding of stress, it’s causes, and coping strategies would be beneficial in knowing how to overcome it. It is no secret that knowledge and understanding of an ailment are most often the first steps in the healing process.

Benefits of Massage

Massage is a remarkable way to relieve and reduce the effects of stress as it releases endorphins, known as “feel good” hormones, and serotonin, which is involved in many neurological processes in the brain. Additionally, massage can help relieve physical stress, such as muscle tension, which in turn helps relax the mind.

So the next time you are juggling family matters, work, friends, school, and everything else that is stressing you out, come in to Soothing Touch Massage and get a great massage in Orem, Utah for a price that wont be distressing.

What is lymphatic drainage massage?

Lymphatic drainage massage focuses on helping to increase the flow of lymph fluid in the body by manual stretching and massaging of the skin and lymph gland areas. If the lymphatic system has become sluggish, it can create many problems in the body, such as allergies, stress, and disease. Stimulating this important part of the immune system can help alleviate these problems.

Benefits of lymphatic drainage massage:

• Treats and reduces edema
• Increases energy
• Improves healing of injuries
• Strengthens the immune system
• Relieves stress and tension
• Reduces high blood pressure
• Helps reduce the appearance of scarring
• Relieves chronic fatigue
• Enhances skin’s appearance
• Helps relieve allergies
• Reducing mind depression

When lymphatic drainage massage should be avoided:

• Acute inflammation (infections)
• Acute cold/flu/fever
• Malignant tumors
• Thrombosis and phlebitis
• Congestive heart problems
• Severe asthma
• Varicose veins
• Blood clots

There are some conditions in which it is important to talk to your physician and/or your therapist before receiving lymphatic drainage massage. These include kidney problems, asthma, thyroid problems, medications and chemotherapy, first trimester of pregnancy, removed spleen, menstruation, implants or organ transplants and most cases of edema (to determine the cause of the fluid retention).

Discover how lymphatic drainage massage can benefit you!

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