MANUAL THERAPY

Manual Therapy

A hands on treatment used based on clients specific needs to help reduce pain and improve movement.

Manual therapy techniques we use includes Massage therapy techniques, Myofascial work, Cupping, IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization), Soft tissue flossing and joint mobilizations.

So, what are the differences between different types of manual therapy that we use?

Remedial Massage Therapy

Remedial massage therapy, as its name suggests, aims to provide ‘remedy’ by  using combinations of techniques with the aim of treating musculoskeletal dysfunctions that can restrict movement and cause pain.

During your initial appointment, you will go through a series of assessments to help us develop an individualized treatment specific to your needs so that you can have the best possible outcome.

These treatments can include soft tissue therapy, joint mobilizations, cupping, IASTM, MLD, and more in conjunction with corrective exercise prescription.

At ARM we believe that each individual is unique and the treatment should be unique to them as well, instead of a cookie cutter approach.

Benefits includes:

• reduced pain

• reduced swelling from injury or surgery

• reduced Hypertonicity (tightness)

• increased mobility and/or range of motion

• correct muscle imbalances

• gain confidence with movement

Sports Performance Therapy

just like remedial therapy but targets athletes and sport individuals to help prepare the body before activity, as well as post event recovery.

Benefits includes:

• enhanced performance

• increased mobility/ range of motion

• reduced DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)

• aids in recovery and treatment of injuries

• reduced pain and swelling

Relaxation Massage

is a form of massage using smooth, gentle strokes and rhythmic movement with the aim of inducing a general sense of relaxation.

Benefits includes:

• relaxation

• stress relief

• increase circulation

• reduce muscle tension

Joint mobilization

is used with the aim of optimizing joint motion by increasing mobility of joints exhibiting excessive stiffness or reduced range of movement

IASTM and Cupping

please see Recovery Tech & Tools Section