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The field of massage therapy is very diverse. There are a
number of techniques that fall under the heading of massage therapy. These are the
techniques I use as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) to relax you, relieve you of
stress, and reduce or eliminate pain:
Swedish Massage | Sports
Massage | Trigger Point Therapy | Neuromuscular
Therapy
 | Swedish Massage: This is the relaxing,
stress-reducing type of massage most people think about when they want a massage.
Swedish massage includes gliding, kneading, and striking strokes as well as friction
strokes, stretching, joint movements, gentle shaking, and rocking. Generally,
Swedish massage is full-body and is very relaxing and has therapeutic benefits.
Swedish Massage technique can also focus on one area of the body such as the back if that
is the client's desire. Swedish Massage sessions are typically 1 hour to 90 minutes,
but can be shorter or longer as desired. |
Sports Massage | Ortho-Bionomy
| Trigger Point Therapy | Neuromuscular
Therapy
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| Neuromuscular Therapy: Also called
NMT or sometimes Trigger Point Therapy. Neuromuscular
Therapy is a system of soft tissue manipulation techniques that seek to balance the
nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. This is one of the methods I use to
help clients experiencing pain and it's very gentle and effective. Stated in
simplest terms, I release trigger points in muscles, and help correct muscular
imbalances that can cause pain and discomfort. Additionally, Neuromuscular Therapy
uses soft tissue manipulations on tendons and other connective tissue to assist in muscle
balance. Neuromuscular Therapy also addresses nerve pain caused by pressure from
soft tissues including muscles, fascia, and tendons. Neuromuscular Therapy is
effective in helping with conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS),
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD), Back pain, Neck pain, Scoliosis, Sciatica,
Fibromyalgia (FMS), and Migraines. |
Swedish Massage | Sports
Massage | Ortho-Bionomy | Trigger Point
Therapy
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| Trigger Point Therapy:
This type of therapy targets the sore, irritable, tight spots in muscles
called trigger points. These trigger points can cause the whole muscle to be tight
and painful, or even restrict movement in a joint. They can also "refer"
pain to areas elsewhere in the body. In Trigger Point Therapy the Massage Therapist
carefully seeks out the trigger points in muscles and uses specific compression techniques
which allow the trigger points to release. The Trigger Point Therapy technique is
often employed as part of NMT or Deep Tissue procedures and is a great method for
relieving muscular pain and tension.
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Neuromuscular Therapy | Swedish Massage | Sports Massage | Ortho-Bionomy
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| Sports Massage: Sports Massage is generally
used to help improve athletic performance. Most often the Sports Massage is focused
on the muscles and tissues used most in the athletes sport, i.e., runners focus on their
legs and hips. The techniques used in Sports Massage include those used in Deep
Tissue or Swedish Massage but may be combined with other techniques like Neuromuscular
Therapy (NMT), and stretching (PNF and MET). The Sports Massage session might also
include Orthopedic (Functional) Assessment. Exactly how it is done depends on
whether the Sports Massage is being used to prepare for an event, recover from an event
(helping with Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), or assist in treating an injury. |
Swedish Massage | Neuromuscular
Therapy | Ortho-Bionomy | Trigger Point
Therapy
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