What is Orthopedic Massage? Its Benefits

Orthopedic surgeons improve your skeletal injuries and deformities. Orthopaedic massage therapists use alignment and release techniques to help patients to recover from surgery and injuries. With modern techniques and an evidence-based approach to massage, these practitioners help to resolve your symptoms without exacerbating your existing conditions.

Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic massage mainly focuses on the tissues and muscles surrounding the joints of the body. They use anatomical science and a variety of body manipulation techniques to create a measurable impact on patients. It can be an excellent complementary treatment to a physician and physical therapy. Main aims of massage are to alleviate the source of physical pain and tension and orthopedic massage also works to restore balance to these physical structures.

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The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Massage Therapist, can be beneficial:

• Arthritis
• Athletic injuries
• Bursitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Frozen shoulder
• Insomnia
• Low back pain
• Muscle spasm
• Muscle strains
• General muscle tension
• Headaches and migraines
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
• Respiratory problems
• Stress
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Tendonitis
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Whiplash Associated Disorder

How Orthopedic Massage Differs from Other Massage Types

Orthopedic massage is a therapeutic style of massage, designed to achieve measurable results.

Orthopedic massage is designed to restore joints to their normal range of function and reduce pain from joint action.

Swedish massage is mainly focused on overall relaxation, while deep tissue massage reduces deep muscle strain and pain. All massage techniques can improve joint movement, but orthopedic massage is specifically intended to do so.

Orthopedic massage therapists must have an extensive understanding of anatomy and how misalignment of the soft muscles can affect the musculoskeletal system of the body and lead to pain and injury.

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Benefits of Orthopedic Massage

Massage therapy provided a safe, affordable and effective alternative to prescription painkillers. Though orthopedic massage benefits cases with many symptoms and conditions, it is particularly effective for specific physical injuries, including:

1. Frozen shoulder
2. Knee pain
3. Plantar fasciitis
4. Tendonitis
5. Back pain and spasms
6. Carpal tunnel syndrome
7. Tennis and golfers elbows
8. Whiplash injuries

Be sure to discuss with your practitioner both before and during your massage session. You will likely get better outcomes if your therapist understands your pain level. Also, help your therapist to determine the particular location of your pain as they manipulate and stretch your body parts. You can always stop your massage therapy if you experience any overwhelming pain, discomfort or emotional issues.

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Your practitioner may suggest self-care exercises you can use to extend the benefits of your therapy after the massage session. As with any massage, be sure to rehydrate afterwards, as your body will need to flush lactic acid and other toxins from the system.