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Massage Therapy for Disc Pain, Back Surgery, and Injury in Denver

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Denver’s Best Back Massage can be found at Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage and Wellness on Old South Pearl Street in Platt Park close by to Washington Park, Cherry Creek, Capital Hill, Englewood, and central to all of Denver, Colorado.

If you are suffering from herniated, deteriorating, or bulging discs, Spinal Stenosis, Injuries, or if you are recovering from surgeries performed to alleviate the symptoms of these disorders, Massage Therapy can help. If you are in the Washington Park, Platt Park, Cherry Creek, Capital Hill, Englewood, and other surrounding neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage & Wellness is the place to go for advanced therapies designed to help you manage your pain.

Spinal Stenosis is caused by trauma to the spine, or in the case for most elderly patients, it is caused by Paget’s Disease or Osteoarthritis. Injury to the spinal column causes pressure on the nerve roots or the spinal cord itself. This causes numbness, pain, weakness, and cramping. With advanced Massage Therapy techniques such as Neuromuscular Therapy and Myofascial Release, posture improves reducing abnormal curves in the spine, therefore taking pressure off the nerve root. Massage Therapy is not a cure to this disease but it can help with the painful symptoms. Numbness, pain, weakness, and cramping might occur and not be related to Spinal Stenosis, and a skilled Massage Therapist can locate other problem areas in the body and alleviate pain in those areas.

If your disc pain condition has resulted in surgery, and you’re still experiencing pain, Massage Therapy is a great way to manage that pain. There is no cure all, even surgery. Our bodies are deteriorating as we age, and with the pressure of life, work, and the amount of activities available to us in beautiful Colorado, we will continue to irritate old injuries and/or painful conditions. So don’t be shocked if you need to continue treating your back pain after back surgery. Massage Therapy is a safe, effective, and natural way to manage pain and help with recovery post surgery.

Massage Therapy is great for scar tissue removal. Scar tissue forms after surgery or injury. Scar tissue is an adhesion that sticks muscles fibers together, causing them to not slide and move properly. Scar tissue can also occur in the connective tissue, causing muscles and joints not to move correctly, and it can occur on nerve cells causing painful conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic back pain. Scar tissue causes pain, weakness, and stiffness. Advanced Massage Therapy techniques applied on and around the scar after the acute inflammation phase (48-72 hours), can strongly improve the healing process and recovery after surgery and injury.

Injuries can be caused by car accidents, extreme sports, and harsh weather. With snowboarding, mountain climbing, skiing, hiking, and biking being the top activities in Denver, Colorado there are bound to be some accidents and injuries! If you have hurt yourself and are looking into what will help you recover the fastest and the healthiest, try Massage! You can accompany Massage Therapy with Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Yoga, and Chiropractic for a well rounded natural health care regime. If you’re suffering from whiplash, sprains, strains, back pain, headaches, TMJ, etc. it could be from an accident you had, even if it was long ago. It is never too late to start the healing process, give Massage Therapy a try, and for referrals to other health care providers like the ones listed above, Peace of Mind has great references for you.

Please understand that Massage Therapy is not a cure or a quick fix, but a way in which you can safely, naturally, and effectively manage your pain while enjoying the relaxing benefits Massage has to offer as well. I have personally had great results on my clients suffering from disc pain, injury and surgery recovery with Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, and other advanced modalities I perform. Setting up regular appointments is how you can get the best results using Massage Therapy. Starting off with weekly or biweekly appointments is the fastest way to get the results you’re looking for, and after the initial and most prominent pain has been relieved, you can lesson how often you come if you choose. A healthy person should still receive a Massage once a month. If you have been in a car accident or have a flex spending account, keep your receipts from Peace of Mind as you may be able to get reimbursed by insurance. It is advised to consult with your primary care Physician before scheduling your Massage after serious injury or surgery.

Tension in the muscles will cause tension in the spine, irritating deteriorating, bulging, or herniated discs. Stress and tension will also flare up old injuries or irritate areas that have been worked on surgically, as they are most likely more sensitive post intrusive surgery. Massage Therapy may not completely rid you of your disc and/or chronic pain but it can ease the painful symptoms associated with it. Massage Therapy relaxes the muscles and the mind. If you haven’t felt the power of Massage Therapy yet, give Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage & Wellness a call today!

Nicole Davis, LMT, NCTMB
Nicole@DenverPeaceofMindMassage.com
1249 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO, 80210
www.DenverPeaceofMindMassage.com

Chair Massage in Denver

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Denver’s Best Chair Massage can be found at Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage and Wellness on Old South Pearl Street in Platt Park close by to Washington Park, Cherry Creek, Capital Hill, Englewood, and central to all of Denver, Colorado.

I believe the world would be a happier place if everyone got a Massage every week. Although that may seem unaffordable to some, with Chair Massage you can get shorter sessions at a low cost of just $1 a minute and reduce your tension, stress, and pain in minutes. Chair Massage can be used between longer, more effective full body sessions.

What could a 20 minute chair massage do for you? It can relieve stress and tension naturally, improve well being, and reduce soreness and fatigue! Just 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes of Massage Therapy can improve range of motion, calm the nervous system, and ease the mind. If you can’t find the time for a full body Massage, give a Chair Massage tune up a try. Chair Massage is affordable at just $1 a minute, convenient, and easily accessible!

If you live in Denver, Washington Park, Cherry Creek, and other surrounding Denver neighborhoods you can hop on over to many Whole Foods Market locations and grab a delicious treat along with a Chair Massage by a skilled Massage Therapist.

I am a Licensed and Nationally Certified Massage Therapist with a business in Denver called Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, LLC
I can be found at Whole Foods on Hampden and Tamarac in Denver from 4-9pm on Thursdays and at Whole Foods on Washington Street in Washington Park from 2-5pm on Wednesdays. I specialize in Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, and Therapeutic Stretching and I am able to use these skills to deliver an excellent Chair Massage. I was skeptical about getting massage in a grocery store at first too, but the sounds of the store melt away in the hands of a skilled Massage Therapist.

In addition to offering Chair Massage at Whole Foods I can be found at the Old South Pearl Street Farmer’s Market every Sunday from 9-1pm this summer, starting June 6th. Come visit the Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage & Wellness booth for a Chair Massage and also explore all of the wonderful local Denver businesses on Old South Pearl street.

Chair Massage is also great for special events, conferences, employee appreciation days, charities, sporting events, fairs, auctions, and parties! My Chair Massage services have been used at numerous companies and events. If you want to offer your guests or employees a treat that is also good for their health and will increase their morale, Chair Massage will do all that and more. Sometimes people need to sample Massage with a quick Chair Massage to discover all that Massage and Bodywork has to offer. As an employer or event organizer offering Chair Massage at your company or event, you can be the reason someone got their first Massage, and for that they will always be grateful!

If you are looking for an affordable full body massage, Peace of Mind’s table massages also only cost $60 an hour and $10 will be taken off at your first visit to the office. Peace of Mind is in a beautiful office on Old South Pearl street in Platt Park. In the office there is also an Acupuncturist and a Yoga Instructor/Clinical Social Worker. If you’re in Denver and looking for holistic wellness, give Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage and Wellness a call.

Want to try me out before scheduling a massage appointment? Come see me at the Old South Pearl Street Farmer’s Market and at Whole Foods for Chair Massage. Want to skip the Chair Massage and head right to a full hour or hour and a half of bliss? Check out my reviews on Yelp.com for peace of mind before booking with me.

Nicole Davis, LMT, NCTMB, Owner
Peace of Mind Therapeutic Massage & Wellness, LLC
1249 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO, 80210
303-881-5533
www.DenverPeaceOfMindMassage.com