Massage Therapy
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts: Chinese records dating back 3,000 years document its use; the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems.
Today, the benefits of massage are varied and far-reaching. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs, massage therapy has also proven beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, smoking cessation, depression, and more. And, as many millions will attest, massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.
The Benefits of Massage
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
- Relieve migrane pain
Integrated Physical Therapy
Integrated Physical Therapy provides physical therapy, fitness, and health and wellness programs that are individualized for clients of all ages and abilities with new or chronic conditions, and are implemented by highly skilled professionals who are committed to innovative, exceptional, integrated care.
Integrated Physical Therapy provides physical therapy as well as health and wellness programs to patients with acute or chronic conditions, and sports related injuries regardless of age. We offer Myofascial Release, The Feldenkrais Method, Pilates Rehabilitation, and Therapeutic Massage Therapy.
Integrated Physical Therapy is conveniently located in North Miami, just East of Biscayne Boulevard on Northeast 123rd street. IPT offers one of the most extensive varieties of physical therapy available to patients in North Miami, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Surfside, Sunny Isles, Aventura, North Miami Beach, Biscayne Park, and Miami Beach.