Medical/Therapeutic Deep Tissue MassageDescription: Medical or clinical massage, also known as therapeutic deep tissue massage, is performed on fascia (connective tissue), muscles and tendons to compensate for limited function. This technique involves softening tissue in a specific area, releasing adhesions (scar tissue in soft tissue), releasing trigger points and treating areas of ischemic muscle tissue (lacking adequate circulation) and then massaging muscles and tendons with deep transverse and longitudinal friction to facilitate muscle lengthening and tissue separation. Ideally, each restricted area is worked thoroughly before moving to the next over multiple sessions. Some mild to moderate discomfort may be felt during or following the massage, but should remit after one or two days.
Deep tissue massage is applied with a light touch, slowly & carefully rather than aggressively to minimize pain & discomfort to the client. It should not be confused with 'deep pressure' massage, which is performed with sustained, strong, occasionally intense pressure throughout an entire full-body session.
Benefits:Therapeutic Massage aids in recovery and relieves pain from:
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Rotator cuff injury
- Carpal tunnel
- Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
- Postural deviations
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- “Military Neck”
- Strains and sprains to joints
- Tendonitis, bursitis and plantar fasciitis.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Chronic Headache
- Neck & Back Pain
- Sciatica
- TMJ
**Please note that this technique is not recommended without a CURRENT medical diagnosis and is often utilized in conjunction with M.D. prescribed physical therapy and/or a daily home stretching and strengthening routine to correct muscle weakness and tightness contributing to pain symptoms. This work proceeds slowly, requiring multiple sessions. While treatment can initially be somewhat painful for the client, the resulting increased muscle function typically decreases pain levels and increases range of motion over time.
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