The maintenance massage is perhaps the most common type of massage and one of the most valuable. The intent of this type of massage is to help a healthy pet stay at a specific level of work for as long as possible and as safely as possible. Many pets may start out with a rehabilitation or performance massage and progress to a point where a maintenance massage is sufficient. The primary goal is to decrease muscular tension. Other physical benefits include:
* The removal of metabolic waste;
* Release of naturally occurring endorphins to help with discomfort from a workout;
* Lengthening of the muscle fibers to decrease the chance of overuse/stress related injuries;
* Improved immune function; and
* Regular monitoring to lead to early detection of chronic conditions.
The typical candidate for a maintenance massage is any animal who has a regular routine or activity level. These include your companion animals, healthy athletic animals, geriatric pets and working animals (scent dogs, police dogs, assistance dogs) in the normal course of duty.
Maintenance massages are scheduled one to two times a month, and are designed around the needs of the pet and your budget. To schedule an appointment visit https://pawsandrelax.massagetherapy.com, and for a free introduction to massage video visit our site at https://youtu.be/_OwczdfoPHA.
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