Category: Orthopedic Massage (OM)

Therapeutic massage for sports injuries, post orthopedic massage for knee, hip replacements, frozen shoulders, neck, back and hip pain

admin November 28, 2023

Elevate Your Well-Being with PRO Massage by Nicola, LMT in Santa Barbara, CA! Nothing beats personal experience and after 60 years of many different sports, 3 major surgeries, major sciatica and back issues, 6 minor surgeries, broken bones, and 15 years of bodywork, I can truly relate and empathize with your different pain symptoms. …

Massage for Relief of Muscle Pain

admin December 5, 2015September 28, 2020

Vigorous exercise causes tiny tears in muscle fibers, leading to an immune reaction — inflammation — as the body gets to work repairing the injured cells. So the researchers screened the tissue from the massaged and unmassaged legs to compare their repair processes and find out what difference massage would make.

Massage for OM / Orthopedic Massage

admin April 2, 2015December 1, 2020

Orthopedic massage is a type of injury rehabilitation that focuses on the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints. The aim of orthopedic massage is to relieve pain while restoring balance to the tissues and create a fuller range of motion.

Dimensions of Pain During Massage

admin April 28, 2014November 26, 2023

Pain has seven dimensions, or core aspects: physical, sensory, behavioral, sociocultural, cognitive, affective, and spiritual.

AC Joint

admin February 2, 2014June 10, 2023

The acromioclavicular joint, or AC joint, is a joint at the top of the shoulder. It is the junction between the acromion (part of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder) and the clavicle.

Orthopedic Massage (OM)

admin October 13, 2013December 21, 2020

Orthopedic Massage (OM) is a type of manual therapy that focuses on the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. In addition to treating specific injuries, OM is used to increase the range of motion, decrease and manage pain and restore normal body movement and function.

Orthopedic Deep Tissue

admin August 13, 2012January 6, 2021

Therapeutic Orthopedic Deep Tissue Massage (T.O.M.) is an advanced style of bodywork that involves functional assessment tests that determine most orthopedic conditions and outline a treatment plan using multiple modalities, combining massage strokes, Shiatsu, joints & soft tissue mobilization and manual resistive techniques. This type of therapeutic massage can release chronic tension and restore balance and wellness. Some of the more common issues that treated with T.O.M. are chronic low back, neck, and shoulder pain, nerve entrapments, repetitive strain injuries, ligament sprains, and acute injuries resulting from sports or auto accidents. While T.O.M. addresses specific issues and sessions typically focus on specific problem areas, many clients enjoy this type of massage for relaxation and health maintenance.

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