MEDICAL MASSAGE TREATMENTS
Relaxation massage does have many medical benefits but should not be confused with medical massage unless it is prescribed for stress relief or hypertension. Until a specific symptom is treated with a specific set of procedures to bring about a specific outcome, then massage is not "medical massage"
Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the application of a specific treatment targeted to the specific problem(s) the patient presents with a diagnosis and are administered after a thorough assessment/evaluation by the medical massage therapist with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONSULTATION REQUIRED
Medical massage is useful in addressing conditions such as:
Spinal Disks - Pain associated with bulged or injured disks (Medical massage cannot 'fix' the disk, but can help alleviate much of the pain associated with the injury).
Migraines/headaches
Pain associated with pregnancy
Constipation
Range of motion issues
Back and Neck pain
Plantar fasciitis (involving pain in the foot)
Repetitive use injuries such as tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow, ect.
TMJ
Work Injuries
Auto Injuries
Edema (swelling)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (numbness/tingling in hands/arms)