Modalities and Methods of Therapeutic Massage

Chronic stress impacts your quality of sleep, and even your productivity during the day. Unmanaged chronic stress can eventually lead to physical symptoms such as stomach ache, headaches, and general tension related soreness. Relaxation massage uses light to moderate pressure to induce the parasympathetic response and pull you out of “fight or flight”. 

Fascia is a type of connective tissue surrounding your muscles that should be "fluid". When it solidifies, muscles can get "stuck". MFR technique uses friction, kneading, rolling, and/or heat to melt the fascia and free the underlying tissue. Heat sources, such as hot towels, may also aide in MFR.

The carpal tunnel is a narrow path in the hand, where your hand connects to your wrist, in which your median nerve passes through. ”Carpal tunnel syndrome” refers to the impingement of this nerve. Therapeutic massage may be used to free the soft tissues of the carpal tunnel to prevent or soften compression of the median nerve.

Trigger points are painful nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers that interrupt pain signals to the brain. They may cause pain is several areas of the body. TrP uses consistent pressure, stretching, and targeted friction to release the fibers and restore proper nerve communication.

Proprioceptors are special receptors for the nervous system that tell your brain where your muscle is, how it can move. and how far it can move. If these receptors become impinged or inhibited, the brain will not allow the muscle to do its job. PNF "resets" these proprioceptors, increasing and/or restoring your range of motion. PNF uses a combination of passive stretching, active engagement (muscle contraction or "flexing"), and active stretching. 

• Hot towels
• Self Stretch education 
• Pain relieving creams, oils, and lotions
• Personalized treatment plans