Therapeutic massage combines classical massage techniques with soft tissue therapy and is suitable for those with muscle tension or pain. The strength and intensity of the massage is stronger but is always adjusted according to the client's condition and the area treated.
Soft tissue therapy techniques include the deactivation of trigger points and various muscle stretching techniques. The therapist takes into account the client's complaints and, if necessary, provides recommendations on how to prevent further tension and pain in everyday life.
Is suitable for:
- Chronic pain
- Muscle tension
- Problems with joints
- General feeling of tiredness
- Headache, insomnia and stress
Includes:
- Identification of the problem areas
- Relaxing massage techniques
- Soft tissue therapy techniques for problematic areas
- Stretches
- Ergonomic advice and recommendations to reduce the problem
Contraindications
- Acute heart, kidney or liver failure
- Acute traumas (first 72h)
- Skin infection, other infectious disease or thyroid disease
- Malignancies or suspected tumour
- High or low blood pressure
- The third trimester of pregnancy
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between relaxing and therapeutic massage?
- A general relaxing massage relieves muscle tension throughout the entire body. Therapeutic massage pays more attention to problem areas to reduce pain. In both cases, the appropriate intensity and strength are adjusted together with the client.
What is the difference between relaxing and therapeutic massage?
- Both of them are performed with stronger pressure, but sports massage is based on the specifics of the sport, previous injuries and the athlete's goals. Therapeutic massage is more suitable for those who have complaints of the skeletal muscle system and who enjoy a stronger massage.