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I could feel the tight muscles in my low back loosening up and because of that I was able to get back on my bike sooner than I thought. Thank you.

Dan M., Lincoln, NE

"Without the use of massage...our athletes would not have done as well. It relaxes the muscles, particularly after heavy training when they feel completely spent. It helps them relax and fully recover." Chris Carmichael - Personal Coach to Lance Armstrong

After reading the following benefits of massage, it’s no wonder that many of today’s top athletes and a good portion of the population currently regularly use massage therapy.

	Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
	Reduces spasms and cramping
	Increases joint flexibility
	Reduces recovery time from strenuous workouts and eliminating subsequent pains
	Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissue and vital organs.
	Stimulates the lymph system.
	Improves range of motion.
	Relieves pain for migraine suffers.

I was nervous the first time I got a massage, but my back was killing me from sitting at a desk all day long and Ed made me feel totally comfortable and relaxed.

Lori, Lincoln, NE

The following is a list of the types of massage I specialize in along with a brief description. Normally, a session includes some form of every type of massage listed, depending upon your needs.

Deep Tissue: These techniques are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia, hence the name deep tissue. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation. Deeper pressure is often used in this technique, but the depth used depends upon the person's individual comfort levels and necessity.

Sports Massage: Generally used to help improve athletic performance. Most often Sports Massage is focused on the muscles and ELS Massage & Personal Training Low Back tissues most often used in the athlete’s sport (i.e. - legs and hips for runners) The techniques used include those used in Deep Tissue or Swedish massage, but may be combined with other types of massage including Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and different forms of stretching. Sports massage is also often used before, during and after sporting events in order to keep athletes loose, limber and injury free.

Trigger Point Therapy: This type of therapy targets the sore, irritable, tight spots in muscles called trigger points. These trigger points can cause the whole muscle to be tight and painful, or even restrict movement in a joint. They can also “refer” pain to areas elsewhere in the body. This technique is often used as a part of Neuromuscular therapy and Deep tissue sessions and is a great method for relieving muscular pain and tension.

Myofascial Release: This is a more gentle, yet highly effective form of massage used to help release restrictions in your fascia (a type of connective tissue surrounding every muscle and organ) that can cause tightness and pain.

Swedish: This is the relaxing, stress-reducing type of massage most people think about when they want a massage. Generally, it’s a full-body treatment but the therapist can focus on one area of the body, such as the back, if that is the client’s desire.

Neuromuscular Therapy: This is a system of soft tissue manipulation techniques that seek to balance the nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. Many times this type of treatment deals with Trigger Points, but it also includes range of motion and other techniques. It is effective in helping with conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Back Pain, Neck Pain and Sciatica.