Medical Massage Therapy

What is it? 

A variety of procedures may be used during a medical massage therapy session, but the practitioner will focus primarily on the problem area.  Normally, masseurs will focus on all parts of the body while performing a massage, but Medical Massage Therapists will work on one part.  Medical Massage Therapists must determine the problem before starting treatment.  Because they don’t have proper training to diagnose medical conditions, they must work from a prescription given by a doctor.  Medical Massage Therapists work with Orthopedics, Neurologists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, and General Practitioners to gain a better understanding of their client’s condition.  They specialize in different types of massage including Muscle Testing and Positional Release along with several others. 

Benefits of Medical Massage Therapy

There are various benefits to a session of Medical Massage Therapy including: relieved sore and tight muscles; decreased pain and inflammation; alleviated stress and anxiety; improved digestion; increased flexibility and range of motion; calmed Nervous System; and improved posture and coordination.  Medical Massage Therapy is a powerful healing tool, but all patients should contact their physician to determine proper treatment.