Massage Therapy
What is Therapeutic Massage?
Massage therapy is the hands-on manipulation of soft tissue such as
muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints. Massage
therapy is designed to relieve muscular tightness, stiffness, spasms and
restrictions that limit the mobility, strength, functionality and
well-being of the patient.
Therapeutic massage has been shown to improve patient physiology in many ways, having a positive effect on the human muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system and addresses the effects of these disorders on the patient’s overall health. This hands-on approach to health care begins with patient examination and extends through diagnosis and treatment. Through their extensive medical training, chiropractors are equipped with broad diagnostic skills and the expertise to recommend not only therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, but also nutritional and lifestyle modifications. ‘
Graston Technique
Clinicians performing the Graston Technique® use a collection of six stainless steel instruments to separate and break down collagen cross-links, and to spread out and stretch connective tissue and muscle fibers. Used by trained healthcare professionals, the patented steel instruments enable detection of problems such as scarring or inflammation and make it easier for the practitioner to mobilize soft tissue. This patented technique was developed to address both acute and chronic conditions in athletes, and today it has become a valuable tool in speeding treatment and rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries for a wide range of patients. By reducing inflammation, the Graston Technique® also can minimize the need for anti-inflammatory medications.