Oklahoma City Massage Therapy

Benefits of Pediatric Massage

Psychological Benefits

• There is much benefit in regular massage therapy for your children, especially in our touch phobic society. Humans crave touch. We need that sensory input to thrive and survive. We teach our kids about inappropriate touch and stranger danger. But, too often, many of us forget to talk about good, non-sexual touch. Massage therapy is a wonderful way to introduce good touch to our kids.
• • Reduce stress
  • Reduce tension
  • Decrease anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness
  • Improve overall mood
  • Promotes body awareness and healthy body image

Physical Benefits

• Children, especially school aged children who sit in desks for much of the day, can have muscular restrictions and discomforts just as adults do! Working, moving, learning, and growing is hard work, and puts a physical strain on the body. Additionally some children may be born with congenital muscular restrictions. (Tongue tie or ankyloglossia, or congenital torticollis.) Massage therapy can be beneficial to these children. By fixing restrictions as children we can help them become healthy, functional adults!
• • Correct and heal dysfunction
  • Prevent dysfunction by means of early intervention. (Working on fascial restrictions and trigger points as they form.)
  • Improve circulation
  • Increase immunity
  • Relaxes muscles
  • Encourages deeper breathing
  • Releases restrictions in connective tissues, and muscles

Did you know that Massage Therapy can help Tongue Tied Infants who are in Pain and have Trouble Nursing?

Massage Therapy Benefits for Infants

• Infants can benefit greatly from massage! Most babies are born with muscular tensions from childbirth. (From both vaginal and cesarean births!) If baby has difficulty turning on one side, nursing on one side, or is generally uncomfortable, they may be suffering from some sort of muscular restriction. Additionally, babies who appear to be stretching one area repeatedly may be trying to work out a restriction or dysfunction. Releasing those tensions can help babies eat better, sleep well, be more comfortable, and less fussy. Additionally, the stimulus of massage is good for baby’s developing immune system, helps increase circulation, and helps decrease stress!
  • Increased weight gain
  • Decrease symptoms of colic and gas
  • Decreased stress (cortisol) levels
  • May decrease hospital stay in sick or preterm infants
  • May aid in developing good sleeping patterns
  • Stimulates sensory development and good motor function
  • May help with muscle atony or spasm in premature infants, or infant born small

Massage Therapy for Young Athletes

• Massage is also beneficial for young athletes, both pre-event and post-event.

  Manual therapy can help:

  • Relax sore and overworked muscles
  • Stretch tight/ problem areas
  • Recover after an event
  • Tape for injury
  • Tape for injury prevention
• All of our manual therapy appointments include kinesiology taping as needed. This can extend the length of time between treatments, and help with strength and injury prevention.

Call us to book an infant massage class for your event! Classes are $99 for private sessions. Group discounts are available. 262-75-DOULA (36852)

Oklahoma Pediatric Chiropractors

• Wilson Family Chiropractic
  Dr. Josh Wilson, D.C.
  14511 N Santa Fe Ave,
  Edmond, OK 73013
  (405) 242-4911
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• Revolution Chiropractic
  Dr. Adam Duncan, D.C.
  Dr. Rachel Duncan, D.C.
  12211 N MacArthur Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73162
  (405) 721-4800
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• Hackney Chiropractic
  Dr. Josiah Hackney, D.C.
  Dr. Daniel Hackney, D.C.
  408 S Santa Fe Ave,
  Edmond, OK 73003
  (405) 388-2348
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• Green Family Chiropractic
  Dr. Kevin Green, D.C.
  Dr. Courtney Green, D.C.
  501 N Mustang Rd, Ste A
  Mustang, OK 73064
  (405) 376-4300
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• South OKC Chiropractic Clinic
  Dr. Tyler Pertree, D.C.
  8013 S Western Ave, Ste A
  Oklahoma City, OK 73139
  (405) 604-5295
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• Cardon Family Chiropractic
  Dr. Aaron Cardon, D.C.
  1472 N Mustang Rd, Ste 102
  Mustang, OK 73064
  (405) 256-6806
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