East Quance Chiropractic Clinic
Types of Massage & Benefits
Techniques that are a Safe, Effective Form of Health Care
Massage Therapy had been shown to provide relief from the following disorders:
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Additional Treatment Offerings
Our Massage Therapists work hard to continue their training/education by taking additional courses in order to offer our patients the best possible options for treatment. If you are interested in any of these techniques, our front desk staff would be happy to find a therapist that offers them. These techniques are included as part of the massage, just let your therapist know if you want to try them.
Pregnancy massage is performed at our clinic with the use of both a pregnancy massage table (a massage table specifically designed to accommodate a growing belly so mom can lay on her front) and by side lying with use of pillows. Pregnancy massage can be performed at any stage of pregnancy, but it`s important to let your therapist know how far along you are so they can make considerations and take special precautions during the treatment (ex. Avoid your abdominal area, avoiding deep tissue work on your legs, etc.). There are numerous benefits to receiving massage during pregnancy.
The benefits include, but are not limited to:
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Modern cupping uses plastic cups and a pump to suction the specific areas of the body. The suction causes skin and superficial muscle to be drawn into and held in the cup. Cups can be placed on acupuncture points and/or can be moved across the skin to break down scar tissue while helping mobilize tissue and fascial restrictions using a decompressive technique. Bruising is a common side affect of cupping and in completely normal due to the suction.
Shiatsu massage uses pressure applied by the fingers, thumbs and palm along various areas of the body’s surface to help heal common ailments and conditions, and correct imbalances in the body. Pressure applied to points on the body promotes energy flow and corrects disharmonies throughout the patient's body. In addition to being a deeply relaxing experience, Shiatsu helps relieve stress, treat pain and illness, regulate activity in the automatic nervous system, and stimulates the circulatory, lymphatic, and hormonal systems. Shiatsu massage helps to contribute to a patient's overall health and wellbeing.
Graston Technique enables the therapist to address scar tissue, fascial restrictions and range of motion limitations. The non-invasive technique uses specially designed stainless steel instruments to identify and treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation by helping to break down scar tissue in order to increase pliability of the ligaments and tendons. This will help to increase range of motion and assist in injury recovery recovery. Graston Technique can be used to treat a variety of conditions that include, but are not limited to:
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RAPID NeuroFascial Reset, is a soft tissue, movement based therappeutic technique that addresses the central nervous system's role in alleviating pain, tension and restrictions within muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. RAPID works by treating the body at the neurological level to stimulate a reprogramming of the tissue - tight muscles relax, range of motion is restored, and the pain is eliminated. This helps active individuals quickly get back to life and living. RAPID can be used to treat various conditions that include, but are not limited to:
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Trigger Point Therapy is a form of remedial massage therapy where direct pressure is applied to specific points in order to reduce the tension in the muscle to provide relief. Trigger points can become activated by muscle overuse, inflammation, trauma, nerve pain, infections, and electrolyte imbalances. Once activated, pain can occur over the muscle(s) that have been affected or the pain can be referred to a different area of the body. Those suffering from both acute and chronic pain can find relief. Trigger Point Therapy is effective following an injury because it works to break pain patterns that follow the injury to prevent a chronic condition from developing.
Trigger Point Therapy has a variety of treatment possibilities including, but not limited to:
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Active Release Technique
Active Release technique is a soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that is used to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. If focuses on treating conditions of overused muscles such as, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, knee problems, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, etc. Active Release works to resolve conditions like these quickly and permanently. overuse conditions occur as a result of pulls, tears, collisons, micro-trauma (build up of small tears), and a lack of oxygen to the muscles. These factors cause the body to produce tough, dense scar tissue in the affected area(s) that will bind up and tie down the tissues that should be moving freely. Muscles will become shorter and weaker causing a reduces range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. If a nerve becomes trapped, you can also experience tingling, numbness, and weakness. Each Active Release Technique treatment involve a combination of examination and treatment. The therapist will use their hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Any abnormal tissues found are treated by combining precisely directed tensions with very specific patient movements.
Deep tissue massage works to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation and promote faster healing of musculoskeletal issues such as chronic pain, strains and sports injuries. Scar tissue that often results from injuries can be broken down by applying consistent pressure and using slow, deep strokes over the inner layer of muscle and connective tissue. This type of massage focuses on treating muscle and tendon injuries, pain and improving stiffness in major muscle groups. Deep tissue massage is aimed at treating those who have injury, chronic pain and/or participate in highly physical activities. It can also help those with fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, sciatia, and high blood pressure.
Therapeutic massage is used to improve the mobilization of soft tissue to restore systemic and bio-mechanical/functional use. Treatment can be soothing or stimulating based on the speed, depth, and technique used by the therapist.
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