Therapeutic Kneads - Chicago area massage therapy The North Shore’s Professional Massage Therapy Center

847-266-0131
1779 Green Bay Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
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By referring us to your physician(s), you can help us get our foot in their door to demonstrate our skills. Both your doctor and you will receive a FREE MASSAGE, to thank you for filling this prescription for your success.

We're here 7 days!

Mon-Thu9a-8p
Fri9a-6p
Sat-Sun9a-5p

Other times by special arrangement.

847-266-0131
massage@wekneadyou.com

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What conditions may be helped by therapeutic massage?

People with the following conditions have reported that therapeutic massage has lessened or relieved many of their symptoms:

  • arthritis
  • asthma
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • chronic and acute pain
  • circulatory problems
  • gastrointestinal disorders, including spastic colon, colic and constipation
  • headache
  • immune function disorders
  • insomnia
  • myofascial pain
  • reduced range of motion
  • sports injuries
  • stress
  • temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

Contraindications

  • certain forms of cancer
  • some cardiac problems
  • infectious diseases
  • phlebitis
  • some skin conditions

Medical research is beginning to indicate the benefits of massage for special populations

  • Improves weight gain of premature infants
  • Enhances blood pressure and pulse in geriatric patients
  • Improves body image in people suffering from eating disorders
  • Stimulates circulation and lowers stress hormones to ease stiffness and pain in arthritis sufferers
  • Reduces agitation in Alzheimer's patients
  • Relieves stress at disaster sites

If you have specific questions about massage, please call our office, 847-266-0131, or consult with your health care professional.


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