951.796.5719 CMT #18479
951.796.5719 CMT #18479
Primary Components of Orthopedic Massage
1- Orthopedic Assessment
2- Matching the Physiology of the Injury With the Physiological Effects of Treatment
3- Treatment Adaptability
4- Rehabilitation Protocol
Orthopedic Assessment is used to give us information on which muscles or tissues are involved and how they were injured or why are they exhibiting pain.
Matching the Physiology of the Injury With the Physiological Effects of Treatment is of critical importance to knowing which technique to employ for a specific injury and why. There must be a sound physiological rationale for the chosen treatment method in order to get beneficial results.
Treatment Adaptability is the ability to adapt different massage treatments/techniques that best produce a pain free outcome. In many cases, there are tried and true solutions, but being able to ‘think on one’s feet’ means being able to adapt and having more successful outcomes with treatments.
Rehabilitation Protocol for treating pain and injuries is very helpful to both the therapist and the client to understand the healing process of the body and the type of pain or injury. Knowing when to apply massage is part of quality treatment. This component encompasses what rehabilitation is about "the process". Working in conjunction with other health professionals is important in the rehabilitation process to develop in home-care for the client such as self massage, stretching, strengthening and/or additional therapy.
What is Orthopedic Massage?
Orthopedic massage therapy focuses on treating painful medical conditions which affect the soft tissues of the body, and is not as harsh as deep tissue massage. Treatment focuses on problems with the client's musculoskeletal system, and may include releasing tight muscles, stretching shortened muscles and tendons, and decompressing joints. The goal is to normalize the soft tissues of the body and reduce pain and optimize the client's posture or structural alignment. Orthopedic massage is a process
Orthopedic Conditions
Common orthopedic conditions can stem from sports injuries, postural imbalances due to poor ergonomics, chronic pain and scar tissue from surgery or traumatic injury. Most of us unnecessarily live with discomfort or pain related to repetitive motions and work habits such as forward head computer posture, trauma from physically demanding jobs. Orthopedic Massage has been successful in the treatment of: limited range of motion, impingement syndromes, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, muscle and tendon strains, sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow, wrist, forearm, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, lower leg conditions, ankle and foot conditions.
Orthopedic Massage Session
The first session is all about getting to know each other.
Together we will review your client intake, assessment and orthopedic testing, reassessment, self-care recommendations and treatment plans.
The number of sessions you may require can vary widely. For acute injuries or chronic pain, the number of treatments will depend on the nature of your condition. Prepay package discounts are available.
Initial Orthopedic Massage treatment is for 1.5 Hours so there is adequate time for postural and movement assessment, as well as hands-on treatment.
Note: These sessions are not designed for full body relaxation, but to address specific issues and the soft tissues contributing to the condition(s).
What to wear
Movement is extremely important in an effective treatment. Please come prepared to work actively during the treatment by bringing or wearing suitable clothing (loose shorts for men), swimsuit (two piece for women), loose or stretchy shorts and sports bra, tank top, for women), as you may need to change positions multiple times during a treatment. Draping is not an option.
Initial Orthopedic Massage is 1.5 Hours
1 Hour $95.00
1 1/2 Hour $140.00
2 Hour $ 190.00