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By working with a massage therapist who has an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma in conjunction with a mental health professional, a safe release of trauma energy can be facilitated physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Treatment using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy can alleviate acute or chronic pain by reducing muscle tension.
MORE INFORMATION ON MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage Therapy involves the scientific manipulation of soft tissues in the body to improve:
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functionality of muscles, nerves and joints
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increase circulation of blood and lymphatic systems to relieve pain
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improve the functioning of your immune system
Additional benefits:
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relief of tension-related conditions, such as headaches
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relieve stress
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reduce anxiety
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increase relaxation
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improve posture
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improve sleep
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Traumatic events cause a fight, flight, or freeze reaction to occur at a basic instinctual level. Sometimes, when the traumatic event is overwhelming to our mind and to our nervous system, we can become locked into a state of hyperarousal; which is one of the symptom clusters seen in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma can show up physically as:
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Grinding teeth
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Chronic pain
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Insomnia
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Muscle spasm
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High or low muscle tone
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Headaches
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And others
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By working with a massage therapist who has an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma in conjunction with a mental health professional, a safe release of trauma energy can be facilitated physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
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