Manual Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it different from a spa massage?
What do the initials NCMMT stand for?
What type of conditions can medical massage help with?
Manual therapy is a non-invasive form of bodywork that can be intense
at times. If you have a sore low back when you enter the office, manual
therapy and deep tissue bodywork performed may be somewhat tender
to that area. However, in minutes the pain will begin to diminish,
and you should leave your session with little to no pain, and freedom
of range of motion. Top
Medical massage is a combination of manual therapy, neuromuscular therapy, and therapeutic exercise to decrease soft tissue tone and decrease pain. There are currently 140 Nationally Board Certified Medical Massage Therapists in the United States. Top
How is medical massage different from a massage in a spa?
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues with the hands, arms, elbows, and feet. The massage you receive in a spa setting will be very calming and is designed to relax and rejuvenate. Medical massage utilizes appropriate assessment tools to uncover specific areas of tension and pain. Your medical massage therapist will assess certain postures and mechinisms of injury to set up a treatment protocol to get you relief quickly. Oftentimes a massage in a spa setting will be a 60-80 minutes in length, while medical massage is much more precise and can range in time from 15-60 minutes. Top
What do the initials NCMMT stand for?
NCMMT are the initials for a Nationally Board Certified Medical Massage Therapist. To use the designation of NCMMT, a therapist must complete initial coursework in massage therapy, an additional 500 hours of advanced study, and pass a comprehensive national exam given by the Medical Massage National Certification Board. Currently there are only 140 therapists in the United States that can use this designation.Top
What type of conditions can medical massage be used for?
Medical massage is a useful therapy for many health-related issues including but not limited to:
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Migraine Headaches
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Chronic Neck and Back Pain
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Motor-Coordination Impairments
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Colic
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Autism
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Central Nervous System Disorders
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Orthopedic Problems
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Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
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Scoliosis
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Infantile Disorders
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Learning Disabilities
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Chronic Fatigue
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Emotional Difficulties
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Stress and Tension Related Problems
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Fibromyalgia and other Connective Tissue Disorders
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Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
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Neurovascular or Immune Disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Post-Surgical Dysfunction