
Orthopedic
The Orthopedic Massage is specifically designed to assess and treat
occupational, sport, and other pain and injury conditions. It is
used by a wide variety of health practitioners to treat pain and
injury conditions, including massage therapists, physical therapists,
nurses, and chiropractors.
As a comprehensive system, Orthopedic Massage utilizes a broad spectrum
of treatment approaches for soft-tissue dysfunction. It addresses
pain and injury to those tissues primarily involved in locomotion:
muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa, nerves, fascia, etc.
Orthopedic Massage’s critical components are: Pain and Injury
Assessment and Evaluation, Matching Condition and Treatment Physiology,
Treatment Adaptability, and Understanding the Rehabilitation Protocol.
Pregnancy, Labor, and Post-Partum
Massage is a wonderful way to relax, increase your energy, and relieve
discomfort during your pregnancy. The caring touch of massage can
help you experience your changing body in a positive, accepting
way. Massage can also be something special for you at a time when
so much of your attention is on the baby to come. During pregnancy
massage can: relieve pain in your muscles and joints that must support
added and redistributed weight; increase flexibility, making it
easier for your body to adjust to a changing shape; ease constipation,
gas and heartburn as general relaxation stimulates intestinal movement;
reduce excess fluid retention by gently pushing fluid into circulation
where it can be eliminated; slow the progress of varicose veins
and enhanced circulation lowers pressure on bulging veins; relieve
headaches caused by tension, constipation, or buildup of metabolic
waste products; reduction and alleviation of neck and back pain
caused by improper posture, muscle weakness and imbalance.
Craniosacral Therapy
CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E.
Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983
at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical researcher
and Professor of Biomechanics.
CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and
enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called
the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal
fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams
or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions
in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central
nervous system.
By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly
used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance
to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems
associated with pain and dysfunction, including:
- Migraine Headaches
- Chronic Neck and Back Pain
- Motor-Coordination Impairments
- Colic
- Autism
- Central Nervous System Disorders
- Orthopedic Problems
- Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
- Scoliosis
- Infantile Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Fatigue
- Emotional Difficulties
- Stress and Tension-Related Problems
- Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
- Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Sports
Many sports and fitness enthusiasts rely on regular massage as an
important part of their health maintenance routine. This is because
an area of chronic tension can impair performance and even lead
to injury when stressed. Assisted stretching, kneading and other
massage techniques can loosen areas of chronic tension and help
relieve new areas of tension before they become chronic.
Your body often repairs injuries with scar tissue consisting of
tightly matted collagen fibers in a chaotic pattern. These chaotic
fibers cause your movements to be painful or restricted. Appropriate
massage techniques can limit scar tissue formation in new injuries
and can reduce, or make more pliable, the scar tissue around old
injuries. Your muscles will move more freely and with less pain.
On-Site Seated
On-Site seated massage is a short massage which is given in the
workplace and lasts approximately 10-30 minutes covering the head,
neck, shoulders, back, arms and hands that leaves employees feeling
relaxed, refreshed, and ready to return to work. Seated massage
as a wellness program is quite affordable and cost effective: there
is no up-front investment in equipment or facilities; employees
can pay for part or all of the cost; and two massage a month cost
much less per employee than most other health programs. Plus, as
an added bonus, the company also benefits in higher employee morale,
higher productivity, less sick and injury time lost, better company
image and the company can even make some money as well. Stress is
a fact of life and the workplace is not exception. The effects of
stress are cumulative and, without time to relax and recharge, can
lead to: headaches, backaches, eyestrain, and neck pain; repetitive
use injuries such as tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome; listlessness,
poor concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, or anger;
lowered resistance to colds and infections, high blood pressure
and heart disease; and physical and emotional exhaustion, also known
as “burn-out”.
Stress on or off the job costs U.S. workplaces an estimated $200
billion a year in reduced productivity, accidents, compensation
claims, absenteeism, employee turnover, health insurance and medical
expenses. Recent studies show: up to 90% of all visits to primary
care physicians are for stress-related complaints; up to 80% of
industrial accidents are due to stress; over 50% of lost work days
are stress-related; 14% of workers say stress caused them to quit
or change jobs. There is also the intangible benefit realized by
employers. The company’s image in the eyes of the employees
is heightened and is perceived by employees as a company that truly
cares about them. This will increase morale and productivity.
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