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What Is Medical Massage?

Medical Massage is defined as an outcome-based therapy designed to produce specific outcomes relative to specific pathologies.

Unlike wellness or 'spa' massage sessions, during which the client is typically a passive recipient of massage therapy, medical massage sessions require the patient to be an active participant following any instructions given by the therapist, as well as paying attention to how his or her body feels and giving feedback when appropriate.

Medical Massage may include some of the same techniques offered in some wellness massage sessions.

Medical Massage marries both the intuition and science of massage therapy while providing a specific treatment or treatments for a specific problem. Once the foundational detailed evaluation has been taken, the true detective work for which medical massage is known can begin.

What Conditions Can Medical Massage Help?

Medical Massage therapists are specially trained in treatment protocols for many different problems including, but not limited to, the following conditions:

Thoracic/Upper Back Pain
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Postural Imbalances
Lower Back Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Plantar Fasciitis
TMJ Disorder
Whiplash
Migraine
Sciatica

Medical Massage:

1. begins with a comprehensive evaluation which is problem-oriented and solution-focused,
2. needs detailed documentation which includes the initial evaluation and subsequent progress notes,
3. requires therapist to have a higher level of competency and understanding through education and training.

Ask your doctor if you can benefit from Medical Massage Therapy.