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Hydro Massage Therapy

Hydo Massage TherapyHydro massage is a type of massage based on the therapeutic use of warm water. Hydro massage helps to relax muscles, increase blood circulation, and relieve muscular pain and tension.

Hydro massage therapy helps to alleviate muscle and soft tissue injuries caused by low back pain, arthritis, chronic and acute pain, neck injuries, TMJ, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, and pregnancy discomfort. This therapy gives you the relaxing benefits of a massage without the drawbacks or inconveniences of getting undressed or having oils placed on your skin.

Hydro massage therapy is an unattended water massage system.  A powerful wave of water spans the full width of the client’s body providing a powerful, heated massage.  Users enjoy total relaxation while remaining comfortable and fully clothed. The water temperature is approximately 34C.

Hydro massage therapy reduces anxiety levels, helps with sport or work related injuries, tension headaches and post-operative rehabilitation.

In one 15 minute session, you receive the following benefits:

Physically relaxes the body
Calms the nervous system
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces heart rate
Loosens tight muscles
Stretches connective tissues
Reduces chronic pain
Increases blood and lymph circulation
Speeds the removal of metabolic waste
Increases red blood cell counts
Relieves tired and aching muscles
Stimulates the release of endorphins
Relieves cramps and muscle spasms
Increase flexibility and range of motion
Strengthens the immune system
Reduces swelling
Reduces tension headaches
Increases tissue metabolism
Reduces mental stress/anxiety

Hydro massage therapy improves circulation, provides temporary relief of minor aches and pains, and provides healing benefits for chronic pain caused by conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Hydro Massage therapy is also a great way to assists in warming up muscles before a treatment.

Please contact our clinic to find out ore about Hydro Massage Therapy.

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Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia

Treatment Options for FibromyalgiaScientists estimate that over 6 million North Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, and experience widespread pain throughout their muscles and joints.

Fibromyalgia symptoms include deep muscle pain, fatigue, tingling or numbness in hands and feet and painful trigger points.   Additional symptoms can include anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, restless leg syndrome and TMJ.

Conditions that frequently overlap with fibromyalgia are severe headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome,  teeth grinding, allergies, and other autoimmune disorders.

The onset of fibromyalgia has been linked to traumatic events, such as accidents, certain diseases and long term or excessive stress.

The first step in treating fibromyalgia is to track your symptoms. Keeping track of your symptoms will help your health care practitioner to choose the best treatment option for you.

The next step is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

  • Reduce stress – limit overexertion and emotional stress
  • Get enough sleep – establishing good sleep habits are essential
  • Exercise regularly – appropriate exercises may include walking, swimming, and water aerobics
  • Eat whole foods – eat healthy foods, limit caffeine and “stay-way” from sugary processed foods

The third step is to seek treatment from your health practitioners, and this can include:

Acupuncture: There is evidence suggesting acupuncture causes changes in blood flow and levels of neurotransmitters in the brain and spinal cord, and helps pain relief in fibromyalgia.

Massage therapy: Massage can relax your muscles, improve range of motion in your joints and increase production of your body’s natural painkillers, relieving stress.

eToims: If you are living with chronic pain,  or fibromyalgia, there is a non-invasive treatment called Electrical Twitch Obtaining Intra-Muscular Stimulation, or “eToims” for short.

Class IV Laser: During each painless treatment laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen and nutrients to the damaged area.  This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling muscle spasms, stiffness and pain.  As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved.

IMS/Dry needling: This treatment can greatly reduce tightness and pain, while increasing flexibility and range of motion. The needle sites  target taut, painful muscle bands, and areas near the spine where the nerve root may have become irritated and super-sensitive.

Please contact our health care practitioners for more information on these treatment options for fibromyalgia.

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An Introduction to Arthritis | acupuncture victoria bc

Live long enough and you can pretty much count on developing arthritis, so an introduction to arthritis | acupuncture victoria bc just makes sense. Joints naturally degenerate over time!

Arthritis (“arth” meaning joint and “itis” meaning inflammation) isn’t a single condition; it actually consists of more than 1oo different conditions.  These can be anything from mild forms of tendonitis, such as tennis elbow and bursitis, to a crippling systemic form such as rheumatoid arthritis.  There are pain syndromes like fibromyalgia and arthritis related disorders such as lupus.

An Introduction to Arthritis | acupuncture victoria bc

An Introduction to Arthritis | acupuncture victoria bc

There are forms of the disease, such as gout that almost nobody connects with arthritis.  The common denominator for all these conditions is joint and musculoskeletal pain which is why they are grouped together as arthritis. Often the pain is a result of inflammation of the joint lining.

Inflammation is involved in may forms of arthritis, it is the body’s natural response to an injury.  The warning signs that inflammation is present is redness, swelling, heat and pain.   When a joint becomes inflamed it may get any or all of the mentioned symptoms.  This can prevent the normal use of the joint and can cause the loss of function of that joint.

Acupuncture has been found to be extremely effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of arthritis. During the acupuncture treatment, tiny needles will be placed along your legs, arms, shoulders, and perhaps even your little toe!  Acupuncture points to treat Arthritis are located all over the body, not just directly over the affected area.

Now that you have had an introduction to arthritis | acupuncture victoria bc, please contact Victoria Spaurel R.Ac. to find out if acupuncture is right for you!

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