RECOVER: August 2012

Everyone’s Favorite part of RECOVER

The word “recover” often implies that something undesirable has happened and extra effort is now required to get things back to where they originally were.  Take, for example, when your computer crashes.  You scramble and panic to recover your potentially lost data.   Or, you forget to position your body correctly while lifting and tweak your back, sending you to Physical Therapy to facilitate your recovery.

What if recovering was almost effortless and almost always felt great? 

Ah yes, MASSAGE THERAPY....  Never tried? Let me introduce you!

Massage has been studied for years and has been found effective for stress relief, anxiety, depression, blood pressure control, pain, stiffness and sports related injuries.  Once considered to be pampering for the rich and famous, it's now finding enormous popularity among millions of Americans providing relief and relaxation with many different recovery goals. Some people go once after a long race, others prefer a more regular schedule;  Sometimes it’s a jump-start to help loosen a tight structure, and for others it’s that ahhh that comes with muscle-relaxation that we're after.

Massage is a mix of art and science: kneading, pressing and rubbing the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments to improve circulation, relax tension and promote the body’s natural healing processes.  Although not meant to replace specific manual techniques used by the Physical Therapists when there is tissue injury, it can be an excellent adjunct to traditional PT as well a way to keep the recovery balance in your favor.

With all the benefits of massage therapy why doesn't Pro-Activity offer it at BaseCamp31? It's a fair question and one that we've gotten many times over the last year......the short answer is, we're pretty choosy and bringing in someone with the right skills who is also a great "fit" on our team is of paramount importance, something that just can't be rushed.  HOWEVER, we are pleased to announce that we're officially adding Massage Therapy to our list of services.  Whether it’s a sports massage, a deep tissue massage or a certain area of pain, you’ll be treating yourself to one of the most favorite forms of RECOVER out there.  Call to schedule your appointment 908-730-6640 and keep an eye out for more information.