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Tools and Treatments
Medical Muscular
Therapy
Medical Muscular Therapy is medical massage and osteopathic muscular therapy combined. Both used to help treat diagnosed medical conditions that are affecting the soft tissue structure.
Along with treating conditions such as: fibromyalgia pain, cervical pain, whiplash, tension headaches, shoulder dysfunction, hand/wrist pain & numbness, radiculopathy, carpal tunnel, sciatica, low back pain, knee pain, plantar faciitis, and achilles tendonitis.
Cupping Therapy
According to WebMD, Cupping Therapy is a form of alternative medicine, or "ancient" alternative medicine if we want to be fancy. In this practice, the therapist will place cups, whether they are silicone, vacuum, or manual pump, on your skin to create a suction. The suction of the connective tissue, fascia, helps with pain, inflammation, and circulation of blood flow. It is also beneficial to use to help release any adhesions and stuck tissue.
Note: This therapy will result in bruising that may last a few days up to 2 weeks.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy, may also be considered as Neuromuscular, is a modality that's main focal point is releasing trigger points along the body that cause a disruption to proper muscular alignment. A trigger point is a knot/adhesion that appears from overuse of a muscle or being in stagnant positions for long periods of time. This adhesion can cause referring pain, to different areas of the body such as headaches.
Note: To fully release trigger points may have to be done in multiple sessions and may become activated when worked on.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument- assisted mobilization. It involves scraping the skin and it is meant to help the therapist identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue.
Therefore, the goals of this technique are to decrease pain and increase function within the fascia (connective tissue).
Note: May cause redness and bruising.
Red Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy is a tool that uses low power red light that is applied to the skin. The absorption of red light activates the mitochondria in your cells, which is what produces energy (ATP).
Studies show that the effects of red light therapy improves exercise performance and recovery by decreasing inflammation and oxidative stress in muscles while simultaneously increasing muscle mass gained after training.
Note: For this therapy to be effective, consistency and hydration is important. It is a process and results may not happen overnight.