Living with chronic pain can affect you at work, with your daily activities, at home and in your personal life. Chronic pain can also have a variety of causes including past injuries, poor posture, pinched nerves, bulging or herniated disks in the spine, soft tissue damage, arthritis, bone degeneration and more.

So how can massage lessen the pain when faced with these ailments? 



1.    Increases blood flow and circulation
Massage increases blood flow and oxygen to the area massaged, allowing the body to naturally repair tight or damaged soft tissue.

2.    Improves mobility
Massage therapy can also decrease adhesions in the fascia (connective tissue). Myofascial release works to stretch and lengthen connective tissue (or fascia) that has become tight over time. This fibrous tissue can restrict movement and increase pain. Releasing adhesions in the fascia allow for greater movement and decreased pain.

3.    Reduces inflammation
Massage therapy increases lymphatic drainage, which aids in removing waste and drain inflamed, swollen tissues

4.    Reduces tension
Tension in the body can cause pain and exacerbate existing conditions. Tension can increase with day-to-day stressors and other life events. Massage therapy releases tension held in the body to help you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.

5.    Releases trigger points
Trigger points, also known as “knots”, are painful points in the muscle that are tight, tender and easily irritated. The muscle fibers in these “knots” are contracted and thickened in a small area or point. Trigger points cause pain in localized areas, but can also cause pain in satellite areas in which pain can be felt in the head or neck, where the trigger point is located in the shoulder. Trigger points cause pain and can restrict movement, making it important for them to be released.

Massage can reduce pain due to ailments such as restricted range of motion, low back pain, chronic pain, past injuries, car accidents, Piriformis Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Runner’s Knee, Osteoathritis, poor posture, and various muscle tension. Contact me at 904-874-8413 to schedule an appointment and begin experiencing relief. We are located in the Baymeadows area in Jacksonville, FL.

If taking better care of yourself is part of your resolution for the new year, the time to schedule your next massage appointment is now!
We are currently offering a New Client Special which includes a Therapeutic 75-Minute Massage for only $85!


Benefits of Massage Therapy
- Improved sleep
- Reduced low back pain
- Reduced stress
- Improved mood
- Reduced headaches
- Reduced chronic pain
- Improved posture
- Improved circulation

Call us at 904-874-8413 to schedule your first appointment! We are conveniently located in the Baymeadows area at 9220 Cypress Green Drive Jacksonville, FL 32256.

According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects 3-6% of the general population. Generally, the causes of carpal tunnel are related to repetitive motion, such as typing at a computer for the majority of the day.  However, other factors can also contribute to the cause of carpal tunnel such as genetics, diabetes, pregnancy and rheumatoid arthritis.

As stated in an article published in the Massage Therapy Journal, “Simply put, carpal tunnel is the inflammation or entrapment of nerves within the carpal tunnel of the anterior wrist, which can cause pain and numbness.” This pain and numbness can make it difficult to continue working, grasping objects, and affect your ability to sleep comfortably.

If you suspect you have carpal tunnel, it is best to get a diagnosis from your medical provider. Massage therapy can be helpful in bringing relief and lessening symptoms. When receiving massage therapy for carpal tunnel, a lot of the focus may be on the wrists. However, other muscle groups in the body may also be off balance. This is very likely to occur with muscle groups in the shoulders, neck and back, and even more so if you are typing at a computer for the majority of he day. The focus of therapeutic work would be releasing tension, trigger points and adhesions in the muscle and fibrous tissue.

If you have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and looking for relief, contact us to schedule an appointment. After gathering some background information, we will discuss treatment methods and the number of recommended sessions in order to get you on the road to less pain. Call us at 904-874-8413 or visit us online at www.holisticbodyworksmassage.com. We are conveniently located in the Baymeadows area at 9220 Cypress Green Drive Jacksonville, FL 32256.