A registered massage therapist stretches and exerts pressure on soft tissues. This decreases adhesions and pain, allowing increased circulation (and nutrition) to the affected areas. Increased nutrition aides in the healing process tremendously.What to expect from Massage TherapyThe goal of your first few massages will be to begin pain relief, reduce tension and sedate stressed nerves. Your first visit will not solve your problems, but will start the process, as well as provide you with an overall sense of well being.Following your first visits, and once your condition is relieved, your massage will focus on the underlying cause of your symptoms, and the strengthening of the tissues surrounding the problem area in order to prevent the return of your previous condition. more... See more text