Did you know that massage is the most popular treatment for men in a medical spa? The treatment takes place in a soothing, calm environment, but has more benefits for men than helping them to relax and de-stress.
Therapeutic massage is a transformative treatment for men and women who want to improve their health and well-being. Some benefits of therapeutic massage include less pain, faster recovery, and better endurance. Some studies even show massage can provide relief from the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Stadia Med Spa offers therapeutic massage for men for relaxation and revitalization. You can target specific areas or increase the pressure based on your unique needs and goals. At Stadia Med Spa in San Antonio, TX, massage is a standalone and supplemental treatment meant to enhance your experience and improve your confidence for a lifetime.
Continue reading to learn about the types of massage offered at Stadia Med Spa, including the benefits of therapeutic massage and more!
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Everyone has an idea in their head of what constitutes a massage. What makes a massage “therapeutic” is the intention. Therapeutic massage describes any massage that relieves pain, reduces stress, and targets a specific problem.
Most clients assume that deep tissue and therapeutic massage are the same. But a therapeutic massage does not have to include deep pressure to help the body heal.
Sometimes, your body needs a more gentle and relaxing touch. Deep tissue is therapeutic – it breaks down scar tissue, reduces muscle tension, and increases blood circulation. But it may not be what you need that day.
Stadia Med Spa offers several types of therapeutic massage including:
Therapeutic massage at Stadia Med Spa is customized to suit your needs, whether that involves deep pressure or a lighter touch.
Therapeutic massage benefits surpass relaxation – although everyone could use less stress and a little more calm.
Some of the most common therapeutic massage benefits are:
Massage increases blood flow and circulation – you can feel the difference within minutes. Your massage therapist gently glides their hands along the body, which helps move stagnant blood from your tissues. The blood is replaced with new, oxygen-rich blood to instigate healing.
Better blood flow helps you to de-stress. As you relax, the body’s sympathetic nervous “fight or flight” system turns off, and your parasympathetic “rest and digest” system turns on. The result is better sleep, less stress, and more serotonin and dopamine.
The movement of the massage therapist’s hands also supports the lymphatic and immune systems. Lymph fluid is essential for disposal – it removes harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens from the body. Medical lymphatic massages stimulate the movement of lymph fluid, which in turn supports your immunity.
Massage also improves your mental and emotional health. Studies have shown massage is an effective therapy to help people with depression and anxiety.
Therapeutic massage for men at Stadia Med Spa can include one or more of the types of massage listed below. Options include medical lymphatic massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish relaxation massage, and more! Keep reading for more information about each type of massage and how they can improve your health and wellness.
Medical lymphatic massage was originally recommended for people with swelling or edema. It relieves swelling with gentle strokes, pulling lymph fluid from your extremities to the lymph nodes at the groin, armpits, and neck.
Lymphatic massage for men can help the body detox, relieve tension from a strenuous workout, help your body recover from an injury or illness, and more. Many treatments at Stadia Med Spa cause temporary swelling and lymphatic massage is one option to help your body heal more quickly.
Deep tissue massage involves long, slow strokes with deep or targeted pressure. Your therapist may spend time in “problem” areas to relieve tension and pain.
Men with chronic pain and tension are perfect candidates for a deep-tissue massage. Athletes and men with physically intense jobs can also benefit from deep tissue.
Tension builds up in the body after every workout or day at work. Without some relief, that tension can become painful or cause an injury. Deep tissue relieves the tension to help you recover from exercise, build muscle, and improve endurance.
If your goal is to build muscle and lose fat, Emsculpt NEO can help you with only a few treatments. Deep tissue is a great compliment to Emsculpt NEO and can increase any benefits you get during your treatment.
Swedish relaxation massage is what most men think of when they think of massage. Long, soothing strokes that cover the entire body from the tips of your toes to the top of your head. Men who need to relax or de-stress, or who have an injury that requires gentle pressure, can benefit from Swedish massage at Stadia Med Spa.
Targeted treatment massages go straight to your problem areas. If you have a chronic injury or an area on your body that always feels tight, targeted massage can help relieve tension and pain. These massages do not include a full body treatment, but instead, address an issue that has probably been bothering you for a long time.
All massage treatments at Stadia Med Spa are customizable. But if you want the massage therapist to help you decide, choose a custom massage. They will go over your massage needs as well as your goals for your appointment and help you decide which type of therapeutic massage will suit you best.
Before, During & After
Your therapeutic massage appointment at Stadia Med Spa can be a standalone or combination therapy. Drink plenty of water before and after your treatment to enhance massage benefits. Wear comfortable clothes, and don’t wear any jewelry to your treatment.
Let your massage therapist know beforehand if you have any injuries, medical conditions, or prescriptions that may interfere with your treatment.
Therapeutic massage for men is a massage that uses a variety of techniques to support a healthy body and mind. If you want to recover from an injury, relief from muscle pain, or simply relax – a therapeutic massage can help. Any massage that supports healing, helps you relax, relieves stress, and reduces pain is considered therapeutic. Contact Stadia Med Spa to see which type of therapeutic massage will best suit your goals.
Men of any age, body type, and fitness level can benefit from massage! Therapeutic massage can be gentle or intense, but you still receive a multitude of benefits. Men with conditions such as high blood pressure, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, etc, should speak to a primary care doctor before booking a massage.
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic massage. But therapeutic massage is any type of massage that helps to relieve tension, pain, and stress. You may receive deep tissue massage during your therapeutic massage alongside other massage techniques. Typically, deep tissue involves intense pressure and targeted muscle tension relief.
Slower, stress-relieving massages are also considered therapeutic massage. These massages focus on helping you to relax and usually have mental and emotional health benefits.
Lymphatic massage is often recommended for women after breast enhancement and breast reduction surgeries. However, that doesn’t mean that men cannot benefit from this powerful detoxing massage. Both men and women have a lymphatic system that helps remove harmful pathogens, bacteria, and viruses from the body.
Men who struggle with swelling around the feet and legs can benefit from lymphatic massage. It also supports your immune system and helps you recover from an illness.
Therapeutic massage pairs well with some treatments, but not others. You should never get a message directly following a Botox or cosmetic filler treatment. Pressure on the Botox or fillers could cause the filler to migrate to another area and disrupt healing.
However, massage is a great compliment to Emsculpt NEO, which helps you build muscle and burn fat simultaneously. A Hydrafacial scalp treatment is another treatment that pairs well with massage since both are relaxing.
Ask your Stadia Med Spa professional before booking treatments back to back. It may be better to have one scheduled before the other to optimize results and benefits!
Therapeutic massage for men at Stadia Med Spa in San Antonio, TX, is a beneficial treatment for men of any age. Whether your goal is to relax and de-stress, recover from an injury, or relieve muscle tension and pain – therapeutic massage has many benefits to support your health and wellness.
Ready to gain confidence for a lifetime? Contact Stadia Med Spa today to schedule your massage, or call 210-881-6270.
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