Why do we use other therapies?
We use other therapies to help optimize a person’s movement and function to rehabilitate and improve physical abilities, alleviate pain, and prevent injury through a variety of techniques, exercises, and modalities. These therapies may include manual muscle therapy, corrective exercises, and cold laser– all to the end of helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and achieve overall physical well-being. These therapies are beneficial for most neuromusculoskeletal conditions of the spine and extremities including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sprain/strain injuries, overuse and repetitive motion injuries, arthritis, sciatica, etc.
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Manual muscle therapy refers to skilled hands-on techniques to assess and treat musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as back pain, neck pain, joint injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain syndromes. Manual muscle therapy includes techniques such as mobilization, manipulation, massage, myofascial release, and manual traction. Some therapists employ these techniques to manipulate the soft tissue. The primary goals of treatment are to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and improve function.
Corrective exercise is used to optimize movement quality to improve and enhance performance, injury resistance, movement efficiency, and recovery. Corrective exercise assesses and focuses on muscular imbalances that cause joint pain, decreased range of motion, and compensation during movement that cause poor posture and faulty movement pattern. The goal of corrective exercise is to reduce pain, increase range of motion, increase joint stability, increase strength, and improve mobility.
Cold laser therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-power lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to stimulate cellular function and promote healing. Unlike high-power lasers used in surgical procedures, LLLT operates at low intensities and does not produce heat, making it safe and painless for patients. The therapy involves directing low-intensity laser light onto a specific area of the body. The light energy is absorbed by cells, particularly in the mitochondria, which are the energy-producing components of cells. This absorption can enhance cellular metabolism, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue repair. The number of sessions required can vary depending on the condition being treated and the patient’s response.
What people usually ask
Frequently Asked Questions
All massage therapists in our office are licensed professionals who have extensive education in anatomy, physiology, and various massage techniques. A ‘masseuse’ is an outdated term typically used by a person with less formal training who may not have the same level of medical knowledge as the licensed therapist and may focus on relaxation massages therapeutic treatment.
The best type of body massage is a matter of facts and circumstances. The first question to ask is if this will be for relaxation or therapeutic massage. If it is for relaxation, learning the best for you might be a matter of trial and error both with respect to technique and the therapist. If it is for therapeutic purposes we would recommend consulting one or our doctors to determine the nature of injury or situation. Once the problem is understood, the proper technique and procedures can be performed by our licensed massage therapists.
