Medical Massage Therapy
A medical massage is a standard medical treatment for various medical conditions. A medical massage is an alternative form of healing. It is an outcome-based treatment that allows the masseuse to create personalized sessions to achieve a specific goal.
As the body is kneaded, stroked and heated, blood flow is increased. The waste products are removed, reducing the affects of pain, including chemicals. The physical pressure on the muscles will be lessened and the muscular contractions reduced.
Medical Massage is used for injury related cluster headaches, thoracic outlets, syndrome, neck, pain, strains, sprains, work related, vehicle related accidents… And more
A recent consumer study sponsored by AMTA indicates that 67 percent of individuals surveyed claim the primary reason for receiving their last massage in the previous 12 months was medical (41 percent) or stress (26 percent) related.
Medical Massage Therapy has benefits for:
Oncology Patients
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune Disorders
Maternity and Newborn Care
Source: AMTA