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Therapeutic Massage Therapy Chicago, Beverly, Bridgeport, Glenview, Lincoln Park, Northwest Side Chicago, IL

Therapeutic Massage Therapy Chicago

Francis H.

Initially limited movement and tenderness in right knee. Exercise, massage and stretches have increased mobility in right knee.

Yael S.

I can't say enough good things about the clinic. The whole approach is different than prior clinics I attended. The therapists care, listen, and spend a LOT of time on the manual/massage work. They think outside the box and it yielded results.

Jocelyn G.

I came to Sports and Ortho barely able to walk after I sprained my left ankle. I had extensive pain, swelling, and discomfort. Christy was my main therapist.

Lorna S.

My experience at Sports and Ortho was totally awesome. Travis and Dana were very thorough in the questions they asked and the physical assessments. The thumb massage brought it back to normal function without all the previous pain.

Joseph D.

Before I came to Sports and Ortho, I had pain in my left shoulder and numbness in my arm. I am a painter/engineer, and I was not able to do my job without pain or numbness. Thanks to Lauren and her team Stacy, Tim and Pam for showing me proper way to stretch - it makes a huge difference when you're doing them the right way.

Jim A.

"Wow! What a great place. I've been to 2 different Physical Therapists before I found Sports Ortho and the experiences were all very very different. At Sports Ortho you really get the bang for your buck. Each session is 2 hours long.

Recent Patient

When I started with Travis I was extremely limited in all aspects of walking, balance, and endurance. With his incomparable techniques, exercises, massages, and never ending support, My life has improved with strength and knowledge of great therapy and exercises.

What is therapeutic massage?

If you are an athlete, you know the amount of dedication that it takes to be good at your sport. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon, competition, recital, or big game, the amount of training and preparation is extensive. You have to train your muscles and tissues to perform in the ways you want them to, which can ultimately lead to pain and soreness. This is a minor setback, but it doesn’t change the fact that it temporarily impedes your training process.

Therapeutic massage is commonly used in Beverly, Bridgeport, Lincoln Park, Northwest Side Chicago, Glenview, Evanston, Sauganash, & Oak Lawn athletes whose muscles may have experienced extended periods of overuse. It helps in loosening up any tight areas and making recovery quicker and easier – so you can get back on track to accomplishing your end goal. Contact Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine today to figure out how therapeutic massage can help you!

Your soft tissues and you:

Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize your muscle groups. These muscles are attached to your bones by connective tissues, called tendons, enabling them to move your body parts. Your bones are then connected by tough bands of connective tissue, called ligaments, for added stability. Your ligaments are covered by yet another connective tissue called fascia. All of these connective tissues can be referred to as “soft tissues.”

Soft tissues help in mobilize your joints and give your body the strength it needs to perform tasks. Your soft tissues provide you with the ability to do many things; however, they also limit you from pushing yourself too far – even if that’s your intention. These can be damaged by certain stresses, especially those caused by the repeated actions within athletic activity. A tear in the tendon can leave you with a significant amount of swelling and inflammation. Many athletes also experience sprains, which is caused by a ligament stretching farther than intended.

These injuries may occur in response to the intensity of your sport, but they can also occur if muscles simply are too tight before you begin one of your workouts. Therapeutic massage can help with this, as it loosens up the muscles, and may even prevent some of these injuries from occurring.

How therapeutic massage will improve your performance:

Therapeutic massage can be extremely beneficial for athletes, both before and after their training process. Your physical therapist may also recommend other types of massage to complement your physical therapy treatments, including:

  • Deep tissue massage. This type of massage loosens up your muscles and their connective tissues.
  • Myofascial release. This type of massage creates room for tissues that may be trapped by distortions or fascial adhesions, freeing them from constriction.
  • Swedish massage. This type of massage relaxes any stiff or tense muscles you may have, allowing for increased blood flow and fluid drainage from swollen areas.

Therapeutic massage promotes tissue healing, so you can get back to your sport of choice as quickly as possible. Sports massage therapy can also be used before you even begin your rigorous exercise regimen, targeting the specific muscles and tissues that see the most use for your sport. By working to mobilize, loosen, and relax these muscles before you train, you can help them stay limber throughout the process. This will decrease your risk of strains, sprains, and ruptures.

Your soft tissues work hard to make sure your body is functioning correctly, so it is important to help optimize their health and function. If you are an athlete in Beverly, Bridgeport, Lincoln Park, Northwest Side Chicago, Glenview, Evanston, & Oak Lawn looking for therapeutic massage services, request an appointment from Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Our Beverly, Bridgeport, Sauganash, Lincoln Park, Northwest Side Chicago, Glenview, Evanston, & Oak Lawn physical therapists are happy to discuss our massage service with you and how it will benefit your physical performance. Your sport is important to you – we want to help get you back in the game!