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Therapeutic
The scientific art and system of the assessment of and the manual application to the superficial soft tissue of skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and the structures that lie within the superficial tissue by using the hand, foot, knee, arm, elbow, and forearm through the systematic external application of touch, stroking (effleurage), friction, vibration, percussion, kneading (petrissage), stretching, compression, or passive and active joint movements within the normal physiologic range of motion. Also included are adjunctive external applications of water, heat, and cold for the purposes of establishing and maintaining good physical condition and health through normalizing and improving muscle tone, promoting relaxation, stimulating circulation, and producing therapeutic effects on the respiratory and nervous systems, and the subtle interactions between all body systems. These intended effects are accomplished through the energetic and mind/body connections in a safe, nonsexual environment that respects the client's self-determined outcome for the session.
Swedish
This
technique employs long strokes, kneading and friction. Performed on
more superficial muscle layers, it is generally lighter-handed and
geared toward relaxation. It is also used for warming tissues in
order to perform deeper work, but can be used for the entire
session.
Deep Tissue
This
technique is usually a firmer, deeper and slower work affecting
deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to break up congestion
and speed removal of metabolic waste.
Neuromuscular
Treats
"trigger points" or specific areas of neural activity to break
cycles of spasm and pain. The definition of Neuromuscular Massage
Therapy (St. John Method) is the science by which homeostasis
(balance) is brought about between the nervous system and the
musculo-skeletal system. This balance is affected through the
analysis and treatment of 5 physiological principles:
- Dysfunctional Biomechanics
- Postural Distortion
- Ischemia (lack of blood)
- Trigger Points
- Nerve Compression or Entrapment
Therapeutic massage
involves the manipulation of the soft tissue structures of the body
to prevent and alleviate pain, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress;
and, to promote health and wellness. AMTA defines Massage as, "a
manual soft tissue manipulation that includes holding, causing
movement, and/or applying pressure to the body."
Massage therapy is " a profession in which the practitioner applies
manual techniques, and may apply adjunctive therapies, with the
intention of positively affecting the health and well-being of the
client." (AMTA)
Massage therapy improves functioning of the circulatory, lymphatic,
muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and may improve the rate at
which the body recovers from injury and illness. Massage involves
holding, causing movement of soft tissue, and/or applying pressure
to the body.
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