What Massage Therapy Can Help With
Massage therapy is highly effective for treating musculoskeletal pain, soft tissue tension, and supporting injury recovery and post-surgical rehabilitation. Our therapists are trained to rehabilitate many common injuries and conditions, including repetitive strain and tendinopathies, TMJ dysfunction, ligament sprains, muscle strains, back injuries, frozen shoulder, whiplash, and tension headaches.
Beyond injury recovery, massage can help alleviate pain from systemic conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia, as well as nerve entrapment issues such as carpal tunnel, sciatic pain, and thoracic outlet syndrome. It is also an excellent tool for nervous system regulation, stress reduction, postural discomfort, general health maintenance, and preventing injuries at work or in sports.
Our Approach & The Treatment Experience
Your treatment time will include a comprehensive interview and assessment, the hands-on treatment portion, and customized home-care. The assessment allows the therapist to consider the entirety of your person as they design a targeted treatment plan to address problematic tissues. To support your lifestyle beyond the clinic, your therapist will provide home-care exercises—including stretches, strengthening routines, hydrotherapy, and functional tips to improve your daily activities.
Treatment at KHS is always tailored to your specific needs and goals. Your massage therapist may use a variety of techniques, including:
- Myofascial Release Techniques — Involves working with the connective tissue of the body and reducing areas of restriction.
- Swedish Massage — Involves kneading and stroking of muscles to aid in lengthening of the tissue and improving circulation.
- Joint Mobilizations — Helps to improve the range of motion of a joint and decrease restrictions in surrounding tissues.
- Trigger Point Therapy — Aids in decreasing localized pain and chronic tension.
- Visceral Manipulation — Consists of reducing restrictions around organs, which can have a cascading effect on the surrounding muscles and joints.
- Cranial Sacral Techniques — Involves gentle pressure to help reduce restrictions around your nervous system.
- Active Release Technique (ART) & Breathwork — Specialized techniques customized to facilitate movement and relaxation.
Whether you need specific targeted treatment or general relaxation, together we can create a pain-free state that assists you in living your life fully.
