Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic massage is a type of injury rehabilitation that is focused on the musculoskeletal system. This type of treatment focuses on muscles, tendons, soft tissues, and the surrounding joints. Orthopedic massage can benefit many symptoms and conditions, and is an especially important element in the post-op rehabilitation after surgery. Soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains, benefit greatly from Orthopedic Massage Rehabilitation. Other injuries include: rotator cuff repair, labral repair, knee/hip replacement, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, spine pain, tendonitis, and bulging discs.

When the term Orthopedic Massage is used, it is not just referring to a specific technique, rather a comprehensive approach involving assessment and a wide variety of treatment methods used to treat soft-tissue musculoskeletal disorders. Due to this comprehensive system that makes up Orthopedic Massage, it is capable of integrating a wide variety of extremely effective techniques in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunctions, pain, and injuries. The main physiological effect of this treatment is to lengthen and soften muscles and ligaments resulting in improved range of motion in affected areas.