Western Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep pressure massage technique targeting deep muscle layers and fascia to release chronic tension, adhesions and persistent muscle contractures.
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Trigger Points
Articles tagged "Trigger Points"
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Functional & Fascial Techniques
Inhibition Technique — Functional Osteopathy
Indirect osteopathic technique consisting of maintaining firm, sustained pressure on a dysfunctional tissue (muscle, fascia, connective tissue) until reflex release of tensions is achieved, based on the neurophysiological phenomenon of inhibition of spinal protective reflexes.
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Myofascial Techniques
Myofascial Release & Trigger Point Therapy
Techniques combining the release of myofascial restrictions and deactivation of trigger points — foci of muscle hyperirritability creating characteristic referred pain patterns.
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Structural Techniques
Strain-Counterstrain (SCS) — Jones Technique
Indirect passive osteopathic technique placing the patient in a position of maximum comfort to deactivate tender points and normalize neuromuscular spindles.
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Specific Systems
ART — Active Release Technique
Patented soft tissue treatment technique developed by P. Michael Leahy, combining precise pressure on restriction zones with active patient movement to release myofascial adhesions.
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