The Body Mechanics

08/08/2025

Can you imagine if you remodeled your kitchen by simply adding things over your existing kitchen? What a mess that would be. What does this have to do with massage and PT? Listen along and let me explain.

For any major remodeling project to have the desired outcome, you have to start with demolition. Removing the old, unwanted or possibly damaged existing pieces. You just don't build on a faulty foundation.

Massage therapy and Physical therapy work together in a similar manner. Mind you, PTs are trained in manual therapy to varying degrees (some more and some less). Unfortunately, they are severely restricted by time allotted in care plans. That is where we come in. More like the demolition team, our job is to help the existing (old, possibly damaged) tissues to relax and ultimately be more open to accepting the challenge of focused movement provided by Physical Therapy. Some techniques we use also act to disrupt the neural patterns, meaning we shake things up so PT has a fresh canvas to work with.

Ultimately, working in conjunction improves your outcome. So do you NEED massage, well probably not, but does it help you get the MOST out of your PT, absolutely.

So why choose The Body Mechanics? Experience matters. The foundation of this practice is built on working with post-surgical, chronic diseases and inflammatory conditions. Working with injuries and diseases is our specialty. Working collaboratively with other professionals is our goal. Helping you achieve your goals is what we strive for.

08/07/2025

We will be closed this Saturday to give all of our therapists a chance to rest.

But we do have a few last minute chances to get in before we are available again next Tuesday.

08/07/2025

Think infrared saunas are just for sweating? They’re actually one of the most powerful tools for supporting your full-body health.

From lowering inflammation to boosting circulation, easing stress to supporting detox, the benefits go far deeper than heat.

Which one surprises you the most?

08/05/2025

Speaking from nearly a decade of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer who worked alongside world class surgeons prior to working in massage therapy almost exclusively with injuries, diseases and orthopedic conditions.

It's never our call whether you need surgery or not. But we do have a couple valid points to consider.

1. Every good surgeon knows that your outcome is improved by your health. The stronger and healthier you go into a surgery, the stronger you come out. This concept isn't limited to your heart or your blood sugar. It is also strongly influenced by the health of your actual tissues. Is there swelling (lymphatics)? Is there restriction (myofascial)? What about the adjacent joints, are they moving optimally or are they guarded? These are the specifics we work with prior to surgery if that is what is deemed necessary.

2. Do you need surgery right now or is it that you will eventually need surgery? This is an important thing to consider. Because, if we can work to help you improve your movement, reduce inflammation and wear and tear on joints then there is a good chance that by adopting massage as a regular practice, you can safely prolong the need for surgery, improve your outcomes (see above) and possibly prevent subsequent surgeries entirely. Orthopedic medicine has vastly improved in the past decade, and there is really no telling where it will be 10 years from now, so considering safe, non-invasive ways to prolong the need for surgical interventions could be a game changer.

No massage therapist is qualified to tell you whether you truly need surgery or to diagnose a medical condition for you. But we are well qualified to help you understand how massage can play a role all the way from prevention, to support and through recovery. At The Body Mechanics, we work with clients, their physicians and physical therapists and chiropractors on a daily basis to help them improve their overall outcome and get back to living their lives.

The Body Mechanics offers the highest levels of Massage Therapy to even the most medically complex clients.

08/05/2025

Our ability to meet your individual needs requires us to get to know what those needs are! Instead of rushing through a stack of papers, then asking a handful of generic questions we schedule 30 minutes to sit down, get to know you, listen to your concerns and help you make a plan.

Treatment begins at the first point of contact, and we want to make sure we have plenty of time.

08/04/2025

We do have appointments available this week.

08/04/2025

Might as well throw in a massage also. 🤷🏽‍♀️

08/02/2025

Go see Kaylee at the Bump to Baby expo in Tyler!

07/31/2025

We have some space left this week. 430.625.7089

07/31/2025

Every client's body tells a story. Our job is help you keep writing it. Check out this new momma's review of the difference postpartum massage has played in helping her recover from c-section.

07/31/2025

Did you know we have a full spectrum clinical grade infrared sauna that has all these benefits plus more?

The best part, your first session is free. Subsequent sessions are only $20 each!