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Types of Massage
Types of Massage
What distinguishes us from the others is our scope of services and patient
friendly orientation. Available at Therapeutic Touch is:
This form of therapy is under the direction of a physician when working on
muscles and connective tissues. A more aggressive therapy, its goal is to
reduce pain, tension and spasms through the use of a variety of techniques,
including trigger point, myofascial and neuromuscular therapies. This type of massage is more commonly used for auto accident victims and
worker’s compensation cases.
A relaxing full body massage incorporating effleurage, petrasage, tapotement,
percussion and kneading through long strokes and gentle pressures. This
particular rub down relieves muscle and emotional tensions, fatigue and improves
skin tone and flexibility.
Assists restoration of normal ranges of motion to injured muscles and joints
using gentle pressures and compressions. Its purpose is also to enhance muscle
coordination and endurance for those who demand peak performance.
This technique also uses trigger point therapy in which pressure on a tension
point in the muscle is sustained until it releases.
uses stretching techniques along with range of motion tests before a specific
muscle group is massaged; It could range from the whole body to just the legs, for example.
Heated or Hot Roman Stone Massage is massage bodywork utilizing Swedish
Massage techniques along with smooth heated and or chilled river or ocean
stones. It's main benefit is a deeper massage work than just plain Swedish
Massage. There are several additional benefits which result from the heat
used during this massage. But heated stone massage is not for everyone,
especially those individuals who have medical problems.
Your entire body adapts to the new life growing inside you. During this time
you need and deserve support, both emotionally and physically. Pregnancy massage
offers you the emotional support by providing you complete attention to your
needs and concerns. It offers complete relaxation, reduction and alleviation of
neck and back pain caused by improper, muscle weakness and imbalance. Another
advantage is the development of sensory awareness that promotes an easier labor
and delivery. Massage can also be beneficial with heartburn, edema, muscle
aches, fatigue, anxiety relief, lowering blood pressure, preparing for labor,
and much more.
is done on a special massage chair that allows the person to be clothed while receiving
massage. The therapist uses compression, trigger point, and petrissage
techniques, with no oil. This massage is ideal for corporate offices, chair
massage parties, or for individuals who cannot lie down on a massage table.
is a type of massage that consists of palming, thumbing and putting the receiver
through a series of gentle stretches. Thai Yoga massage can be both relaxing and
energizing at the same time. It is done wearing gym clothes and on a mat on the
floor, rather than on a massage table.
It is very important to notify your practitioner if you have high blood
pressure, are pregnant or menstruating as it could be harmful to be put in any
inverted positions in any of those conditions.
hand treatments utilizes paraffin wax into which the client dips their hands. It
will soothe joint pain and arthritis while softening the skin.
is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes
healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” in which the practitioner holds
their hands a few inches from the patient’s body and manipulates the energy
field from there.
Loose, comfortable clothing is usually worn during the treatment. The treatment
proceeds with the practitioner placing his hands on the recipient in various
positions. Between 12 and 20 positions are used, with the whole treatment
lasting 45 to 90 minutes.
It is reported that the recipient often feels warmth or tingling in the area being treated,
even when a non-touching approach is being used. A state of deep relaxation,
combined with a general feeling of well-being, is usually the most noticeable
immediate effect of the treatment, although emotional releases can also occur.
It also destroys energy blockages, and detoxifies the system. Regular
treatments, on an on-going basis, can be used with the aim of maintaining
well-being.
As reported in the AMTA publication Massage & Medicine current research
indicates that physicians are beginning to prescribe therapeutic massage for a
wide range of medical conditions, including: Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma and
bronchitis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Chronic and temporary pain, Circulatory
problems, Digestive disorders, including spastic colon and constipation,
Headache, Insomnia, Myofascial pain and Fibromyalgia, Range of motion,
Sinusitis, Stress, Sports injuries, including pulled or strained muscles and
ligaments, Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) and Infant development.
A great majority of the adult American population has not
had even one professional massage. As attitudes change in favor of natural
approaches to health, the potential for bodyworkers is tremendous. It all starts
(and grows) with steady, effective promotion and keeping the word out about our
services.
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Have you tried the
American Massage Therapy Association Web Site? It is an easy way to
find information on topics related to therapeutic massage. Complete
information can also be found on the
Massage Today Web Site.
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February 16, 2009
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