Orthopedic Massage

Orthopedic Massage is an advanced discipline of therapeutic massage used to reduce pain and optimize the client’s posture or structural alignment. Orthopedic Massage uses unique and effective techniques to address restrictions in the fascial net. The fascial net is a continuous elastic sheath of multiple layers of collagen fibers providing tensional support for every muscle, bone, joint and organ- all the way down to the cellular level. Visually, the texture of a fascial layer can be likened to the clear membrane covering raw skinless chicken.

The Fascial Net: The interesting thing about fascia is it’s unique ability to change form. It has a plastic like quality. Heat and pressure provided by the manual techniques, combined with the intention of creating positive change in the tissue, softens, opens and lengthens the fascial web.

Orthopedic Massage should not be confused with a relaxation or Swedish style massage, although most all clients report feeling light, energetic, calm and frequently report feeling taller after the session. The manual techniques used with Orthopedic Massage are performed with little to no oil. A standard session length is generally 90 minutes and is customized to the client’s pain-related complaints.

Orthopedic Massage is effective for: Headaches Arthritis Neck Pain Shoulder Injuries Arthritis Tennis elbow Low Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Fibromyalgia Sciatic Pain Poor Posture Knee Problems Marathon Training Athletic Injuries

Steve’s Orthopedic Massage sessions are organized to focus on a client’s particular complaint and goals e.g., neck tension, relieving sciatic pain, improving posture, or enhancing athletic performance.