Science-Based · Evidence-Driven
Can You Benefit from Massage Therapy?
What are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?
There is a lot of debate out there on what the real benefits of massage therapy are. We are proud to say that we are a science-based company, which means we are not selling false claims about what the benefits of massage are. (It does not: Detoxify, remove lactic acid, increase circulation, increase lymphatic flow, fix you, realign you or break down scar tissue) But it can:
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Aid in local circulation issues such as swelling and skin health
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Reduce spasms and modulate pain
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Stimulate the nervous tissue
Why Massage Might Work for Your Pain
Pain is biopsychosocial
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The pain that you experience is most likely derived from many factors. Massage Therapy also works by multiple mechanisms.
Social: Environmental and social factors — work stress, relationships, financial stability, healthcare access, culture, support systems, and daily life demands. Massage: Therapist interaction provides a meaningful social connection.
Psychological: Thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and experiences — stress, anxiety, fear of movement, expectations, past experiences, and increased attention or sensitivity to pain. Massage: Calms the limbic and autonomic nervous system.
Biological: Physical and physiological factors — injury, inflammation, nerve sensitivity, movement limitations, overall health, sleep, recovery capacity, conditioning, and stress tolerance. Massage: May have an analgesic effect on descending pain pathways.
The CDC, ACP, and New York State now recommend Massage Therapy for pain management.
In 2022, the CDC updated an important guideline for adults managing pain by including non-pharmaceutical approaches to pain management. This is a long-awaited decision for Massage Therapists, acupuncturists, and Physical Therapists.
New York State Law
Assembly Bill 273 · Effective December 23, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul signed Assembly Bill 273 into law, which includes massage therapy on the list of non-opioid treatment alternatives for patients seeking pain management from neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
A 273 requires medical practitioners to consider, discuss, and refer or prescribe non-opioid treatments — including massage therapy — before starting opioid treatment.
If you are wondering if massage therapy is for you, the answer is it is a low-cost, low-risk intervention that should be tried before moving on to therapies that have downsides. We know many types of pain do improve on their own, but tools that allow you to manage your pain are a great advantage to you and your health.
We have advanced training for an advanced treatment experience
You will see the difference right away. Come relax with us or use one of our more tailored programs. We specialize in treating soft tissue injury and pain through massage therapy. Each one of our massage therapists has gone through special training in assessment, pain science and additional manual therapy education. Find relief from:
Tendonitis/Overuse
Strains and Pulls
Frozen Shoulder
Hip/Knee Pain
Joint Replacement
Fibromyalgia
Surgery Post Op or Recovery
Disc Herniation
SI Joint Pain
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Nerve Entrapment
Facet Joint Injury
Whiplash
Postural Dysfunction
Anxiety
Stiff Neck
Scoliosis
Our Locations
Our Two Easy To Reach Locations in Manhattan
Our two centrally located studios in Manhattan make it easy for you to access our services. Both locations are easily accessible by public transportation and are designed to be handicap accessible.
Midtown West – 54th Street
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-8:30 PM; Sat-Sun 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Herald Square – 34th Street
Mon-Sun 9:00 AM-8:30 PM
Each site offers a tranquil environment where you can relax and focus on your recovery and health.
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