Your Home for Integrative Natural Solutions for Improved Comfort & Enhanced Performance
At Spine & Sport Annapolis, two experienced and licensed massage therapists offer an integrated massage approach to whole-body health and wellness while encouraging substantial comfort and physical and mental relaxation.
With an array of massage therapies to choose from, our comprehensive process can establish a therapeutic healing and restorative plan best suited to your individual needs.
According to the latest American Massage Therapy Association survey, 63 million American adults get at least one yearly massage.
Incorporating relaxation techniques with our chiropractic and physical therapy methods helps the body achieve the encompassing feeling of being whole.
Meet Our Massage Therapist
Eddrick Neric, LMT
Massage Therapist
Athena Boyd, LMT
Massage Therapist
Edrrick Neric, LMT, and Athena Boyd, specialize in treating individuals with various conditions and pain points, from chronic pain and sports injuries to sedentary behavior and poor posture to mental and emotional distress.
Through specialized therapeutic massage treatments, we’re confident we can help you find balance and function again.
Athena Boyd is a Maryland Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing in athletic facilities, medical clinics, and private and corporate venues for 22 years.
What Is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is the practice of manually manipulating and kneading the skin and body using direct pressure ranging from gentle to firm. This therapy supports joint and tissue restoration, removing pressures within the musculoskeletal system to ease pain and tension and improve range of motion.
Massage therapies are used to treat injuries and prevent muscular dysfunctions before they escalate into more severe disorders.
Massage is often used to help relax the body; however, with this usually comes relaxation to the mind, helping to dissuade stress and improve focus. It also stimulates a faster recovery from injury and physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging activities or events.
Our skilled massage therapists will tailor your massage needs, accounting for many aspects of your lifestyle, injury, and goals.
The Types of Therapeutic Massages Offered in Our Annapolis Chiropractic Clinic
At Spine & Sport Annapolis, we’ve witnessed the power of therapeutic massage and how it can contribute to our patients’ overall wellness. Our clinic offers both spa massage and massage therapy, appreciating their differences and knowing when to apply them.
Massage therapy aids in healing injured areas of the body, managing muscle tension, and providing healthy blood, nutrients, and oxygen to targeted areas, while spa-like massages are centered on relaxation.
Our certified massage therapists have the knowledge and experience to create plans with the optimal massage techniques for your individualized needs. Our holistic team will collaborate on the most efficient approach to your healing and comfort, ensuring you get the most dramatic results.
Sports massage
Sports massage is an excellent resource for our athletic and physically active patients. Whether injured, suffering from chronic pain, preparing or recovering from an event, or anything in between, our sports massage delivers effective support for releasing tension and stress as function and mobility are enhanced.
Our sports massages offer a targeted approach for athletes facing performance-limiting issues. We create personalized rehabilitation programs focused on your specific needs and athletic goals. By quickly and safely healing soft tissues and affected joints, we help you perform at your peak with minimal downtime.
Our team provides in-clinic treatments and equips you with valuable knowledge for injury prevention. This includes guidance on proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and exercises to keep your body safe and strong.
We understand the dedication it takes to reach your current level and know that injuries aren’t an option. Let us support you through your fitness challenges, whether competing, playing, exercising, or participating in an event. And when it’s over, we’ll be ready to help your body recover and prepare for the next challenge.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic technique that targets the inner layers of muscles and connective tissues. It uses firm pressure and slow strokes to release chronic tension, break up scar tissue, and alleviate pain.
This type of massage is more intense and can be uncomfortable but is highly effective for treating various musculoskeletal issues, improving flexibility, and promoting quicker healing in problem areas.
After a deep tissue massage, many patients feel immediate relaxation, relief from tension, and improved range of motion. Some may also feel slight soreness or tenderness in the worked areas, which is usually mild and temporary, similar to the feeling after a strenuous workout. Most people report feeling more relaxed and less tense overall, and some notice improved sleep quality.
Medical massage
A medical massage is a prescription massage that focuses on treating outlined injuries or dysfunctions detailed by a physician. Using treatment that targets compromised areas, we aim to achieve specific outcomes which delineate how massage is applied.
Medical massage can improve many health concerns, including:
- Chronic pain
- Inflammation
- Myofascial trigger points and sore and tense muscles
- Digestion
These massages also:
- Calm and relax the nervous system
- Improve posture, balance, and coordination
- Help avoid chronic pain conditions
- Improve flexibility and range of motion
Myofascial release massage
Myofascial release is a hands-on massage that provides gentle pressure and stretching, penetrating the fascia or the connective tissues surrounding the muscles, bones, and organs. This kind of massage encourages the body to heal through circulation as fascia mobility is restored.
Our myofascial massage can help with several symptoms and conditions, including:
- Back pain
- Headaches
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Chronic pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
Swedish massage
Swedish massage is our spa-like, classic massage treatment. It relaxes muscles, improves comfort, and calms the body and nervous system. Swedish massage may be utilized in combination with other more targeted massage therapies.
While these massages are less forceful, they initiate invaluable support for healing, recovery, and mobility and reduce mental stress, anxiety, and depression that often manifests physically.
Unsure what kind of massage you need? No problem. Our knowledgeable, licensed massage therapists can help.
Benefits of Receiving Massage Therapy
When massage therapy is integrated with chiropractic care and physical therapy, you can reach your wellness goals safer and faster. The combination of our healthcare practices creates a seamless and complementary healing experience. Our expert team is dedicated to crafting the ideal wellness plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you achieve the best possible results.
At our Annapolis massage clinic, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:
- Relieved muscle and joint pain
- Relieved mental and emotional stress
- Improved balance and comfort
- Relieved soft tissue tensions
- Enhanced daily performance and athletic performance
- Increased relaxation
- Restored energy
- Improved sleep quality
- Improved circulation
- Improved posture, movement patterns, and lifting technique
- Improved recovery time
Let our massage techniques help you find comfort responsibly, without the need for pain medication or invasive healthcare procedures that require downtime and can cause further harm and trauma.
Our massage therapies provide relief for numerous conditions and symptoms; some include:
- Back pain and low back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Hip pain or sciatica
- Headaches, migraines, and TMJ
- Mental and emotional stress
- Limitations with range of motion, mobility, and flexibility
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Muscle adhesions or scar tissue
- Sprains, strains, and inflammation
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tendonitis
We know you don’t want to live with physical limitations. Let us help relieve your pain and get you moving again.
Why Visit Our Licensed Massage Therapists in Annapolis
Massage therapy is a smart and proactive choice for maintaining your body’s health. Whether recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to enhance athletic performance, massage therapy can offer significant benefits.
Our goal is to optimize your body’s function using natural, noninvasive methods that are proven to work. With countless success stories of healing, we’re confident that our treatment strategies will benefit your life. Let us help you feel your best—both physically and mentally.
Our Comprehensive, Natural Solutions for Your Pain & Function
Getting the optimal support for your needs is closer than you think. We offer chiropractic care and physical therapy to support our massage therapies, generating efficient results. Get the holistic treatment you deserve so you can have the quality of life you’ve always wanted.
Our clinic offers several healthcare solutions that are safe and natural, getting your body healed, well-functioning, and working at peak performance; some include:
- Chiropractic care
- Spinal manipulation
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Fascial Stretch Therapy
- The Graston Technique
- McKenzie Method
- Sports chiropractic
- Kinesio taping
- Dry needling
- Class IV laser therapy
- Myofascial release
- Take-home exercises and lifestyle education for proactive and preventative care
We prioritize education and are committed to providing you with the highest level of support. Our team brings years of training, hands-on experience, and certifications that ensure we stay current with the most effective techniques.
Relief is so close.