Dynamic application of bodywork allows for more precision and functional focus. We utilize position specific bodywork to address movement limitations. Dynamic application allows for more targeted results from manual therapy interventions because we are focusing on the specific positions and movements you are having issues with or are more likely to be in during your daily activity. We can also assess in real time what therapies work well for your specific issue and address any compensatory movement habits with movement re-education.
Passive application of bodywork is what one would typically think of when hearing ”massage”. It is geared toward those who are dealing with emotional and mental stressors that may be contributing to their pain or discomfort. We use a combination of massage modalities with a focus on therapeutic relaxation and rejuvenation.
Myofascial therapy focuses on addressing myofascial pain and dysfunction. This modality focuses on addressing soft tissue stiffness and increasing movement in the skin, superficial, and deep fascial layers. This modality incorporates hands-on techniques as well as tool based techniques to mobilize tissues.
A modality, not a pressure level. Clinical deep tissue massage focuses on accessing and addressing soft tissue issues in multiple muscle layers. This is often done slowly with superficial pressure and examination to start and progresses to deeper layer access through sustained pressure. This can create the sensation of a "melt" effect in some. This modality is primarily used to address myofascial dysfunction and muscular imbalance.
Trigger Point Therapy, a subtype of clinical deep tissue, aims to address myofascial pain and dysfunction through the use of identifying and applying pressure to hypersensitive nodules in soft tissue. These nodules often referred to as "knots" can present with local hypersensitivity and discomfort or generate a referred "pain pattern" away from the nodule itself. Referral patterns can often mimic other pathologies and therefore pain from these ”knots” can be mistaken for neuropathy, strains, or other ailments.
Stretching can be beneficial for muscle length, strength and motor learning. We use active and passive stretching as well as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretch techniques. Providing stretch to targeted muscles not only helps with encouraging muscle lengthening, it also engages the nervous system building better awareness of the body and how it can, and should, be able to move.
Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilization or "ISTM" focuses on addressing myofascial dysfunction through the use of tools. ISTM can be used to address soft tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It is also one of our favorite ways to mobilize scar tissue for better movement.
Cupping provides a decompression stimulus to the tissues allowing for lift and creating space between the superficial layers. Often thought of as "reverse massage" it can be more relieving to some than traditional compressive techniques. We utilize both stationary and moving cupping.
During sessions we may discover stretching the skin in certain directions provides substantial relief from pain and helps improve movement. In this case, we can use kineseotape to help stretch the skin in the most beneficial direction and the stimulus goes home with you. Longer exposure to a proven positive stimulus can allow for continuous improvement in movement and pain alleviation.
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