Month: March 2019

Mechanical Vibrational Massage – Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA

chris March 29, 2019March 3, 2021

Mechanical massage is the manipulation of soft tissues using machines. Mechanical massage is used to relieve muscular tension,
pain, improve circulation and improve skin condition.

Gyratory massage is an all-encompassing term used to describe a type of deep tissue massage. Generally, this technique is used with the assistance of a machine that has several different applicator heads. … It also assists in lymphatic flow, breaking down fat stores to reduce the appearance of cellulite and fatty tissue.

Post-Operative Surgical Massage, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris March 29, 2019March 4, 2021

In addition to stopping swelling in its tracks, post-operative massage is particularly good at relieving any type of pain the body may be experiencing after surgery. The amount of massage that reduces pain is already the number one reason why patients seek massage therapy, so this should be no different after surgery.

Reflexology Massage Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris March 28, 2019March 4, 2021

‘The Chinese believe that reflexology stimulates the body into healing itself by improving circulation, reducing stress, pain and restoring natural balance. ‘A therapist may massage your big toe and ankle to calm your endocrine and reproductive system, helping relieve PMS or menopausal symptoms.’

Positional Release Therapy (PRT)

chris March 28, 2019March 4, 2021

Positional Release Therapy (PRT) also known by its parent term, strain counter strain, is a form of manual medicine that resolves pain and tissue dysfunction. … Dr Speicher has advanced this technique through his research and clinical practice into a full body therapy for integration into a comprehensive treatment plan.

PNF Stretching (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) Bodywork, Santa Barbara , Goleta. Ca

chris March 27, 2019March 4, 2021

With PNF stretching, you’re able to move past that point of discomfort. As such, it will improve your performance and range. It’s proven to be better than static stretches where you hold a stretch for a certain length of time; that can actually pull or strain a muscle. It’s also superior to static stretches when it comes to improving range of motion.

Nerve Mobilization Massage, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris March 26, 2019January 25, 2023

Therapists use a variety of movements to assess for sites of irritation. Sometimes patients may test negative, but this does still not rule out nerve irritation, in these cases, a more refined assessment along the entire path of the involved nerve may be needed. Precision Neural Mobilization is an approach to identifying and treating various mechanical disorders of the nervous system.

When a compression or entrapment occurs, whether acute or chronic, edema and fibrosis are two of the most common consequences.

When nerves are exposed to fibrosis they lose their necessary capacity and capabilities to slide, bend and move around and through the various bodily tissues in which they traverse.

When a nerve loses this ability to move, it becomes subject to the further insult of compression and traction during normal everyday movement.

When this happens, these are precisely the people that come to our office requesting our help.

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris March 26, 2019March 4, 2021

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) is a form of a manual therapy which uses a muscle’s own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles via autogenic or reciprocal inhibition and lengthen the muscle. As compared to static stretching which is a passive technique in which the therapist does all the work, MET is an active technique in which the patient is also an active participant.

Active Engagement (AE) Massage Therapy, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris March 26, 2019January 25, 2023

Active Engagement (AE) techniques are used to increase the intensity of treatment without increasing the pressure. They integrate active movement by the client with therapeutic techniques by the therapist. In addition, these techniques address multiple issues: chronic tension, overuse injuries, and muscles that are difficult to access. The work is performed during concentric and eccentric muscular contractions. Concentric contraction is the shortening of a muscle. In contrast, an eccentric contraction is the lengthening of a muscle.

Orthopedic Massage (OM) Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ca

chris March 26, 2019April 20, 2022

Orthopaedic massage therapy is a particular kind of massage, focused on soft-tissue injury rehabilitation. Goals for an orthopaedic massage session typically include decreasing pain, increasing the range of motion, and preparing the body to return to normal daily routines and active hobbies. It bears similarities to other types of massage, such as sports massage, but it is it’s own specific, results-oriented massage modality. Read on to find out what orthopaedic massage is, how it differs from other types of massage, and who it is best suited to help.

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chris March 26, 2019November 17, 2022

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