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Focal Massage Therapy

Types of Manual Therapy used at Focal Massage

  1. Deep Tissue Massage: Targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, using slower strokes and friction techniques across the grain of the muscle, ideal for chronically tight or painful muscles, repetitive strain, postural problems, or recovery from injury.

  2. Sports Massage: Designed specifically for those involved in physical activity, sports massage can be used pre-event, post-event, and for maintenance to prevent injury, promote flexibility, and improve performance.

  3. Myofascial Release: Focuses on releasing muscular shortness and tightness, addressing the fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds muscles. It’s used for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.

  4. Trigger Point Therapy: Aims to identify and work on specific points within the muscle tissue that cause pain in other parts of the body. By applying pressure to these points, the therapist can relieve pain and dysfunction.

  5. Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): A form of deep massage aiming to balance the central nervous system with the structure and form of the musculoskeletal system. NMT is used to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and correct postural distortion.

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What Makes Focal Massage Different?

At Focal Massage, we understand that while many massage therapists share similar skills and are capable of performing a variety of manual therapy techniques, finding one who can truly focus on your specific concern is rare. That’s where we stand out. We prioritize your most pressing issue, dedicating an ENTIRE SESSION to alleviating your primary source of pain. Then, we craft a tailored, session-by-session strategy aimed at treating your body holistically. Our goal is not just to provide temporary relief but to identify and address the root causes of your discomfort, pain, or tightness, ensuring these issues don’t return.

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What Conditions Can Manual Therapy Help With?

Among many others, manual therapy can help with the following conditions:

  1. Muscle Tension and Spasms
  2. Sciatica
  3. Sports Injuries
  4. Postural Problems
  5. Limited Mobility
  6. Fibromyalgia
  7. Headaches and Migraines
  8. Plantar Fasciitis
  9. Whiplash
  10. Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  11. Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  12. Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  13. Piriformis Syndrome
  14. Lower Back Pain
  15. Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Introductory Offer in Effect

In your first session, you will receive a thorough assessment that includes a detailed posture analysis, a localized Range of Motion check, and muscle grading to look for any weaknesses in the muscular system. We then proceed with a customized 30-minute treatment that starts with muscle scraping, cupping, and of course the manual therapy throughout.

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