The profession is all about the hands on approach.
Not all massages are the same, so to help you choose which hands on therapy may suit you best, please take the time to read the descriptions below. The key is the ability to recognise when a particular technique/s is required , through touch and functional assessment of the musculoskeletal system, both the soft tissue (muscle and fascia) and the skeletal system through the range of movement of the joints.
Due to the body's complexities, various massage techniques, acupressure points or Myofascial trigger points are used. depending on the treatment required both Eastern and Western techniques might be used for more efficient treatment.
A brief outline of the various techniques and the commonly used names may help you decide which will benefit you.
Therapeutic massage uses gentle stimulating massage strokes. These strokes can be both superficial and deep to the soft tissue of the body. Therapeutic massage does as it says, and is intended to relax the persons body and mind through the use of these techniques, along with the aid of music and aromatherapy. During a Therapeutic massage, the therapist's aim is to help alleviate the associated problems & can focus on sore spots.
Clinical Massage deals with the dysfunction of the soft tissue or range of motion of joints. This type of massage usually occurs after an injury has been sustained or due to overuse. It is important that the injury is assessed as soon as possible after the injury occurs. The longer an injury goes untreated , the longer the recovery time due to secondary problems occurring by the muscular & skeletal compensation that takes place
Myotherapy Massage can be beneficial in the treatment of conditions such as : Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, R.S.I, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fallen Arches, Scoliosis, Knee Problems, Tennis & Golf Elbow, Whiplash, Bursitis, Rotator Cuff Tears, Shin Splints, and Rounded Shoulders, or postural concerns.