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Medical massage is a type of massage which focuses on physician-diagnosed medical conditions.

 

In addition to the relaxing benefits of massage itself, medical massage therapy addresses a specific health issue and focuses on results.

 

It can be an important part of your recovery.

 

Medical massage may be prescribed by your health care provider, and your sessions will be tailored to your specific needs.

 

Medical massage is outcome-oriented, and can improve flexibility and function, increase circulation, decrease pain and promote healing.

 

Some conditions medical massage may benefit are:

 

• Cervical strain and sprain
• Low back and hip pain
• Sports injuries
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• Temporomandibular disorders
• Arthritis
• Whiplash
• Scoliosis
• Bone spurs
• Trauma
• Postoperative issues
• And many more!

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Sometimes lymph fluid collects in body tissues and causes them to swell. A facet of medical massage therapy, lymphatic drainage massage stimulates contraction of the lymph vessels to move edema, the collection of the fluid in those tissues, from where it has collected to the lymphatic vessels for the body to handle appropriately.

Aside from relieving the swelling, lymphatic drainage massage is highly relaxing, which helps promote overall healing. From general detox to post surgical care, lymphatic drainage massage may be your answer for relief of swelling plus stress amelioration and immune system support. 

The great thing about lymphatic drainage massage is that it pairs well with many other techniques and enhances their effectiveness. 

Lymphatic drainage massage may be beneficial for:

• Before and after surgery (with your physician’s permission)
• Supporting healing and decreasing the discomfort of soft-tissue injuries
• Decreasing the frequency of minor illnesses
• Enhancing scar tissue outcomes
• Improving cellulite and rejuvenating the appearance of skin

Myofascial Release

Fascia is a many-layered tissue that surrounds all parts of your body.

 

The importance of the fascia to the health of the body is now being realized to a greater extent.

 

The pain many people experience may be the result of issues with the fascia creating myofascial restrictions in a tissue that is meant to be stretchy and slick.

 

Oftentimes the pain is felt in a different area than where the restrictions are.

 

Myofascial release is a gentle technique using sustained pressure to help these restrictions "let go," allowing for the removal of pain and the return of free movement.

 

It can help with many conditions, including but not limited to:

 

• Back pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Headaches

• Neck pain

• Plantar fasciitis

• Sciatica

• Bursitis

• Tennis elbow

• Whiplash

• And many more!