Work, by its very nature, can get stressful sometimes. No matter what product or service your business produces, and no matter how much your employees enjoy their jobs overall, there are times when they need to get away from their desks and find a way to relax. You can facilitate this relaxation with a Corporate Chair Massage, available in the Marlton, NJ area courtesy of SV Massage.
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July 8, 2019 at 3:39 pm | What To Do Before and After Your Deep Tissue Massage
As we’ve written in previous blog posts, people in the Marlton, NJ area can benefit from a deep tissue massage at SV Massage. As a brief refresher, we’ll reiterate the fact that deep tissue massages help ease muscle pain and can break up scarring, which, in turn, gives you quicker and more thorough post-workout recovery, increased flexibility, improved posture, and fewer spasms and cramps.
But we didn’t tell you about how these benefits are only possible if you prepare for your massage properly; nor did we tell you what to do or how you should expect to feel afterward. Now, we will.
Before Your Massage
Don’t eat too much.
In order for a deep tissue massage to do deep into your muscles, the massage therapist must apply intense pressure. This will cause discomfort for you if you’ve consumed a large quantity of food or liquids in the hours leading up to your massage, because your stomach will be full and trying to digest this heavy meal. You don’t have to fast, but you should definitely avoid stuffing yourself.
Give yourself time to relax.
If you try to have a deep tissue massage while your muscles are tense, it won’t achieve nearly the same effect as if you are relaxed. Plan on arriving a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time to give yourself time to unwind.
To help you relax during the massage, we put you in the calming environment of a room that is warm, quiet, and comfortable. As you lie on the table (which is also designed for maximum comfort), you can close your eyes and listen to the soothing tones of the soft background music we play.
After Your Massage
Recover and drink plenty of water.
For your post-massage recovery, it’s essential that you hydrate your body to cleanse yourself of any toxins that were released during the massage. If there is any post-massage inflammation, our massage therapists may suggest applying ice to these areas.
Enjoy the benefits.
While you may feel some tenderness at first, this will soon be replaced by the positive feeling of diminished aches and tension, as well as an increase in energy.
If you’re anywhere in the area of Cherry Hill, NJ, and the idea of a deep tissue massage interests you, contact SV Massage.
April 16, 2019 at 7:57 am | Get Down to the Source of Your Muscle Pain and Tension with a Deep Tissue Massage
Everybody knows that SV Massage is the go-to place for a sports massage in Mount Laurel, NJ. But SV Massage also does so much more: Swedish Massage, Back, Neck, & Shoulder Massage, and Corporate Chair Massage.
But today, we’re going to answer some questions about yet another type of massage you can get at SV Massage in Mount Laurel, NJ: a deep tissue massage.
What is a deep tissue massage?
Any massage therapy technique that reaches deeper muscles to relieve muscle tension and pain is considered a deep tissue massage. Deep tissue massage is therapeutic and moderately intense, so it’s recommended to clients who want medium to deep pressure and who don’t mind the “sweet aching” some clients have described it causing. It focuses on the layers of your muscles, as well as the areas where your internal organs are enclosed by thin, fibrous connective tissue. (That’s the “deep tissue” that gives the massage its name).
Is every massage therapist qualified to give a deep tissue massage?
Nope! Deep tissue massage is one of the most advanced types of massage. It requires extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, so only highly trained professionals can perform them.
Will I get the same deep tissue massage as everybody else?
Never! One of the benefits of deep tissue massages is that they can be personalized to the specific needs of your muscles.
What kind of benefits?
Deep tissue massages relieve pain (including chronic back pain), and because it reaches well below the surface of the skin, it can break up scar tissue, whether it’s on the surface of your skin or deeper in your muscles. These benefits lead to other ones, including a greater range of motion and joint flexibility, recovery from strenuous workouts, better posture, and a lessening of spasms, cramping, and other muscular issues. These physical benefits can lead to psychological and emotional benefits, such as higher levels of self-confidence and self-worth.
How much does it cost?
A one-hour session costs $85, while a 90-minute session costs $120.
Where do I sign up for one?
To introduce your body to the relaxation of a deep tissue massage, contact SV Massage today by calling them at 609-736-2312 or emailing them massagebysv@gmail.com. All massages are by appointment only.
April 2, 2019 at 3:07 pm | Five Reasons Sports Massage is Beneficial for Everyone
Healthy Benefits of This Unique Treatment
Sports Massage Treatment:
This spring, we’re offering health boosting sports massages in Mount Laurel, NJ, and surrounding areas. Sports massages are known for their healing properties. They have a multitude of benefits and are not exclusive to athletes and gym enthusiasts. Our team has collated some of the benefits that a professional sports massage can offer everyone and listed them below to educate our clients.
Delayed Muscle Pain:
After exercise, a sports massage can be an excellent way to prevent the onset of muscle pain associated with working out. Generally, we feel these aches and pains for 48 hours following exercise. Sports massages encourage an increase in blood flow that can help to remove waste products from the muscles, which can build up and cause pain.
Increased Mobility:
Muscles stiffen and become tight for a myriad of reasons. These include overexercising, and lack of exercise alike. By receiving a sports massage, you are allowing a professional to help stretch out muscle tissue to release the tension or the build-up of pressure within muscles. This is proven to help improve overall mobility. It also helps to decrease the body’s sensitivity to stress, allowing joints to move more freely.
Deep Relaxation:
When circulation is increased and heat is generated, muscles are able to relax. The pressure and contact associated with sports massages cause muscle tissues to lengthen and relax. There is also research that proves massage can help to improve mental wellbeing by reducing stress. After a busy day, a massage is a fantastic tool to help the body and the mind unwind.
Decrease Scar Tissue:
Injuries or traumas can cause scar tissue to build up in and around the muscles of the human body. This can lead to inflexibility and decreased susceptibility to injury and pain. Massage increases the production of collagen in the body. This can prevent strains that can be detrimental to professional and personal progress. Sports massage can specifically help to reduce scar tissue be re-aligning muscle tissue and fibers, which in turn reduces pain and risk of ongoing injuries.
We also offer our clients Swedish massage in Mount Laurel, NJ, and surrounding areas. If you live in Cherry Hill, NJ, Marlton, NJ, Mount Laurel, NJ, Moorestown, NJ, or another location in the South Jersey area, invest in your mind and body’s health with a Swedish Massage by SV Massage.
February 27, 2019 at 8:53 am | Building a Healthier Body: 4 Benefits of Massage Therapy
We all want to be healthier, which is why plenty of people make a conscious effort to eat more vegetables, go on runs, attend gym classes, and get more sleep. While these habits are great for our body and mind, there is another facet of building a healthier body that many people don’t take into account: massage therapy. Continue reading