types of massage
WHAT IS STRETCH THERAPY?
Stretch therapy involves assisted stretching techniques performed by a trained professional to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall muscle function. This form of therapy focuses on elongating muscles and increasing joint range of motion through targeted stretching exercises and movements.
- Assisted Stretching: Our Manual therapy practitioner guides and assists an individual through a series of stretches, often involving a combination of techniques like static stretching, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), and active stretching.
- Customized Approach: Sessions are tailored to individual needs, targeting specific muscle groups or areas of stiffness and tension based on the person’s limitations, goals, and any existing conditions.
- Slow and Controlled Movements: Stretch therapy emphasizes slow, deliberate movements to gradually lengthen and release tight muscles, tendons, and connective tissues.
Benefits of Stretch therapy include:
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Reduced muscle tension and pain
- Enhanced posture and alignment
- Injury prevention
- Improved circulation
- Stress relieve
- MYOFASCIAL RELEAS
- THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE/BODY WORK
- THAI YOGA STRETCHING WITH TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
It incorporates a balance between physical movements and proprioception. Each movement follows the the body’s breath, creating a transitional flow of energy. The energy is felt through rhythm and tempo, allowing the body to fully commit.
It incorporates a variety of influences, one being the principles of judo. Much like judo, one of the foundations of Matcha Method is using the bodyweight of our partner to create a counterweight and encourage movement. The practitioner uses their body as a pivot to leverage their client, making them feel light and allowing movement in a specific manner.
WHAT IS MANUAL THERAPY?
Manual therapy involves hands-on techniques performed by Licensed therapists to diagnose, treat, and prevent musculoskeletal and related disorders. It encompasses various hands-on techniques applied to joints, muscles, and soft tissues to alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and enhance overall function.
Assessment and Treatment: Therapists use skilled hand movements to evaluate and treat muscle tightness, joint restrictions, and other impairments affecting movement and function.
Types of Manual Therapy: Techniques include joint mobilization, manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, stretching, and specific movement-based therapies like the Mckenzie methods.
Targeted Approach: Therapists tailor treatments based on the individual’s condition, considering their specific symptoms, limitations, and goals.
Benefits of Manual therapy include:
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Reduced muscle tension and pain
- Enhanced healing
- Improved function
- Enhanced posture and alignment
- Injury prevention
- Improved circulation
- Stress relieve
- Complimentary to Rehab
WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE?
Sports massage is a specialized form of massage therapy designed to address the specific needs of athletes, both before and after strenuous physical activity. It involves techniques that focus on preventing and treating injuries, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall athletic performance.
Pre-Event Massage: Applied before an athletic event or workout, this type of massage aims to prepare the muscles for activity, improve circulation, and increase flexibility to optimize performance.
Post-Event Massage: Administered after intense physical activity, it focuses on reducing muscle soreness, aiding in recovery, and promoting relaxation.
Maintenance Massage: Regular sessions to maintain muscle health, address imbalances, prevent injuries, and optimize athletic performance during training phases.
Benefits of Sports massage include:
- Enhanced performance
- Reduced muscle tension and pain
- Improved function
- Enhanced posture and alignment
- Injury prevention
- Improved circulation
- Stress relieve
- Complimentary to Rehab
WHAT IS DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE?
Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic technique that involves our Licensed practitioners applying firm pressure and slow strokes to target deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. This type of massage aims to release chronic tension, knots, and adhesions that build up due to stress, poor posture, or repetitive motions.
Benefits of deep tissue massage include:
- Pain Relief
- Muscle rehabilitation
- Improved Posture
- Stress reduction
- Increased range of motion
- Release of toxins
WHAT IS TRIGGER POINT THERAPY?
Trigger point therapy is a specialized form of massage aimed at releasing and alleviating trigger points—small, hyper-irritable spots in muscles that can cause localized or referred pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion. Combining trigger point therapy with stretching or strengthening exercises can enhance its benefits and long-term effectiveness.
Identification of Trigger Points: Therapists locate and apply focused pressure to these specific points, which can be found in tight bands within muscles and often elicit pain when compressed.
Pressure Application: Techniques involve applying sustained pressure to the trigger point, either statically or with rhythmic movements, to release tension and promote muscle relaxation.
Release of Knots and Tension: The therapy aims to release muscle knots, improve blood flow to the affected area, and relieve pain associated with the trigger point.
Benefits of Trigger point therapy Include:
- Pain relief
- Improved range of motion
- Muscle relaxation
- Reduced discomfort
- Enhanced posture
- Increased Circulation
- Complementary Therapy
