Geriatric MASSAGE

Geriatric massage in San Antonio is a form of massage administered to elder patients, who often suffer long term deleterious effects of poor nutrition, harsh climate, pollution, accidents, intense physical activity and trauma, as well as emotional and financial crises, all of which impact on the immune system.. Geriatric massage in San Antonio is intended to improve circulation, ‘detoxify’ cells and tissues, stimulate lymphatic drainage, soften indurated muscles, improve joint mobility, lower blood pressure and increase energy, it maybe used to treat arthritis, hip and other joint problem, myofibrositis, neck and shoulder pain, poor circulation and stiffening of the vertebral column.
Geriatric massage benefits:
- Increase blood circulation, thus preventing such complications of diabetes as leg ulcers or gangrene.
- Alleviation of headache and pain
- Speeding up of healing from injury and illness
- Partial restoration of mobility lost due to Parkinson's disease or arthritis.
- Mental and physical relaxation
- Improvement in length and quality of sleep
- Relief of stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness
- Improvement of the patient's quality of life and self-esteem.