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Therapeutic massage

Targeted manual care for short-term reduction of soft-tissue tightness and sensitivity.

01 /Service description

Therapeutic massage is targeted manual care of soft tissues. The physiotherapist adapts the techniques and pressure to the concern and the patient's response. It may provide short-term relief of perceived tightness or pain and make movement feel easier. For most musculoskeletal concerns, it is used alongside education, exercise, and a gradual return to activity.

Watercolor sketch of a therapist massaging a patient’s lower back.
02 /Indications & benefits

Who it is for.

Who it is for

  • Chronic Pain: Long-standing pain in the spine (lower back, neck) and joints.
  • Increased Muscle Tone: Individuals with tight, rigid muscles (hypertonicity) due to stress or poor posture (e.g., sedentary office work).
  • Tension Headaches: Headaches originating from tension in the neck muscles.
  • Athletes: As support after exertion and for maintaining soft-tissue mobility.

Key benefits

  • Circulation: mechanical pressure can temporarily influence blood flow and venous and lymphatic flow in the treated area.
  • Reduction of Muscle Tension: Direct stretching and kneading of muscle fibers help relax tight muscle bundles and \"knots\" (myogelosis).
  • Soft-tissue mobility: manual techniques may temporarily improve the feeling of tissue glide and mobility; they do not literally “break down” scar tissue.
  • Pain modulation: sensory input and relaxation may reduce pain perception in the short term for some patients.
03 /Treatment process

How the treatment works.

The treatment is tailored to the individual and differs from a standard full-body massage routine.

  • Palpation (Assessment): The therapist first examines the tissue with their fingers to locate areas of tension, induration, or trigger points.
  • Execution: Various techniques are used (effleurage, petrissage, friction), focused specifically on the problematic area (e.g., only the back or only the leg). The pressure is adjusted to the patient's tolerance but is often deeper and stronger than in relaxation massage.
  • Communication: pressure is adjusted throughout treatment. It should not cause sharp, increasing, or intolerable pain.
  • Duration: Sessions typically last 20, 30, or 45 minutes, depending on the extent of the treated area.

Availability

Available as self-pay.

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