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Clinical Massage: Acute and Chronic Pain Conditions We Treat
Posted On: 12/3/10
Written By: William Baron
Among the specific conditions for which Neuromuscular Therapy have proven beneficial are:
Arm pain or sensations: Pain comes in many forms of physical sensation: Sharp, Jabbing, Throbbing, Burning, Stinging, Tingling, Nagging, Dull, and Aching.
Arthritis Pain: Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain. Arthritis means inflammation of the joint. Before the inflammation sets in there are degenerative changes that occur. Massage and stretching is used to reduce the muscle spasm and decrease any tightness at the joints.
Arm pain or sensations: Pain comes in many forms of physical sensation: Sharp, Jabbing, Throbbing, Burning, Stinging, Tingling, Nagging, Dull, and Aching.
Arthritis Pain: Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain. Arthritis means inflammation of the joint. Before the inflammation sets in there are degenerative changes that occur. Massage and stretching is used to reduce the muscle spasm and decrease any tightness at the joints.
Auto Accident: Please call for an evaluation.
Back Pain: Nearly all injuries to the back are muscular in nature. Injuries can be caused by tense muscles or strain from suddenly overloading muscles during activity. Muscle fibers may pull or tear, sending the back muscles into spasm and causing pain. Some of the conditions we treat are: ruptured disk, cracked back, cracked wing, short leg syndrome and sciatica. We help ease Mid-Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Quadratus Lumborum Pain and Psoas Low-Back Pain.
Chronic Back Pain: Chronic neck and back pain (especially pain in the lower back) are two of the most common health problems in adults. Massage is most effective in pain management related to musculoskeletal neck and back pain.
Foot and Ankle Problems: Strains, sprains, tears, connective tissue damage, Plantar Fasciitis, Pronating Foot, Supinating Foot, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Entrapment of the Medial Nerve.
Frozen Shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. This problem gets its name since it becomes very difficult to move the shoulder. There are very specific stretching and massage techniques that are used for this condition.
Hip Pain: Replacements, Anterior Tilt or Posterior Tilt (Unilateral or Bilateral), Piriformis Syndrome, muscle weakness, lack of flexibility, radiating pain up or down the body.
Knee Pain: Replacements, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Jumper’s Knee, Sprained Knee, Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Dislocated Knee, Dislocated Patella, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Osteoarthritis/Arthrosis, Torn Cartilage and general knee pain.
Upper Leg: Quadriceps pull, tear or bruising, femur fracture, weak muscles or tight muscles and lack of flexibility.
Lower Leg: Shin Splints (a catchall term for any pain on the inner side of the shin), Tibial Stress Syndrome, Compartment Syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, Achilles Bursitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, muscle pulls, tears, strains, Tennis Leg, fractures and stress fractures.
Neck Pain: This type of injury can include sprained ligaments and muscles strains of the neck. There may be pain from the neck radiating pain into the head, shoulder or upper arm(s).
Migraine/Headaches
Sciatica (or in many cases, piriformis syndrome): This often involves inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Usually pain and/or numbness will be in the back of the lower leg, and also low back pain. Sitting for long periods or even carrying a wallet in an individual’s back pocket will aggravate these symptoms.
Shoulder Pain: Some shoulder problems develop from the disturbance of soft tissues as a result of an injury or from overuse or underuse of the shoulder. It may be localized or may be referred to the area around the shoulder or down the arm. Some of the injuries we focus on are: dislocated shoulder, sprains, shoulder separation, partial dislocation, tendonitis, bursitis, impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, fracture, arthritis, weight-lifters shoulder and strains.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders refers to a multitude of problems around the jaw. Symptoms include head, neck, and shoulder pain, ear pain, and mouth pain, clicking or locking in the jaw, and loss or difficulty moving the jaw.
Tennis Elbow is one of the most common overuse problems in the arms (56% of all occupational injuries). It got its name since tennis players are known to get this injury. Yet anyone working with a computer mouse or a checkout clerk on a grocery line is prone to this injury. This elbow pain can be debilitating and interfere with a person's ability to perform many daily activities.
Back Pain: Nearly all injuries to the back are muscular in nature. Injuries can be caused by tense muscles or strain from suddenly overloading muscles during activity. Muscle fibers may pull or tear, sending the back muscles into spasm and causing pain. Some of the conditions we treat are: ruptured disk, cracked back, cracked wing, short leg syndrome and sciatica. We help ease Mid-Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Quadratus Lumborum Pain and Psoas Low-Back Pain.
Chronic Back Pain: Chronic neck and back pain (especially pain in the lower back) are two of the most common health problems in adults. Massage is most effective in pain management related to musculoskeletal neck and back pain.
Foot and Ankle Problems: Strains, sprains, tears, connective tissue damage, Plantar Fasciitis, Pronating Foot, Supinating Foot, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Entrapment of the Medial Nerve.
Frozen Shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. This problem gets its name since it becomes very difficult to move the shoulder. There are very specific stretching and massage techniques that are used for this condition.
Hip Pain: Replacements, Anterior Tilt or Posterior Tilt (Unilateral or Bilateral), Piriformis Syndrome, muscle weakness, lack of flexibility, radiating pain up or down the body.
Knee Pain: Replacements, Patellofemoral Syndrome, Jumper’s Knee, Sprained Knee, Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Dislocated Knee, Dislocated Patella, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Osteoarthritis/Arthrosis, Torn Cartilage and general knee pain.
Upper Leg: Quadriceps pull, tear or bruising, femur fracture, weak muscles or tight muscles and lack of flexibility.
Lower Leg: Shin Splints (a catchall term for any pain on the inner side of the shin), Tibial Stress Syndrome, Compartment Syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, Achilles Bursitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, muscle pulls, tears, strains, Tennis Leg, fractures and stress fractures.
Neck Pain: This type of injury can include sprained ligaments and muscles strains of the neck. There may be pain from the neck radiating pain into the head, shoulder or upper arm(s).
Migraine/Headaches
Sciatica (or in many cases, piriformis syndrome): This often involves inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Usually pain and/or numbness will be in the back of the lower leg, and also low back pain. Sitting for long periods or even carrying a wallet in an individual’s back pocket will aggravate these symptoms.
Shoulder Pain: Some shoulder problems develop from the disturbance of soft tissues as a result of an injury or from overuse or underuse of the shoulder. It may be localized or may be referred to the area around the shoulder or down the arm. Some of the injuries we focus on are: dislocated shoulder, sprains, shoulder separation, partial dislocation, tendonitis, bursitis, impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, fracture, arthritis, weight-lifters shoulder and strains.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders refers to a multitude of problems around the jaw. Symptoms include head, neck, and shoulder pain, ear pain, and mouth pain, clicking or locking in the jaw, and loss or difficulty moving the jaw.
Tennis Elbow is one of the most common overuse problems in the arms (56% of all occupational injuries). It got its name since tennis players are known to get this injury. Yet anyone working with a computer mouse or a checkout clerk on a grocery line is prone to this injury. This elbow pain can be debilitating and interfere with a person's ability to perform many daily activities.
Sporting Injuries
Golfer's Elbow: the same condition, but on the non-dominant side; a right-handed golfer will feel the pain in the left elbow. Pulling the club through the swing with the left wrist causes irritation in the left elbow.
Whiplash: a combination of muscle and ligament strains on the neck due to sudden, violent movement. This type of injury can include sprained ligaments and muscle strains of the neck. There may be pain in the neck, radiating pain into the head, shoulder or upper arm(s).
Wrist injuries: Carpal Tunnel/Repetitive Stress injuries can occur for anyone who performs repetitive movements for several hours every day. People who work at a computer are at a higher risk for this symptom. The most common symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain and sometimes weakness in part of the hand. During the night the symptoms can increase. We also treat sprains, fractures, golfer’s wrist, tendonitis, chronic osteoarthritis/arthrosis and racquet wrist.
Sports and related injuries: this includes individuals involved in physical rehabilitation requiring exercise programs, including cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, and physical therapy for orthopedic injury; persons incorporating exercise as part of a comprehensive fitness and wellness program, including weight management, and recreational and competitive athletes, both amateur and professional.
Hamstrings: Pull/tear/strain.
Stress and Tension Related Problems
Muscular Knots, a localized area of muscle that causes pain, especially in the neck and shoulders.
Muscle Spasms, can be quite painful, with the muscle clenching tightly and not relaxing, commonly between the shoulder blades, low back, and calves.
Muscle Strains are stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon, such as a “pulled” hamstring and back injuries.
Stiffness, Achiness and Tightness with muscles throughout the body.
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Robert Salerno
Posted On: 3/5/11 12:22 pm
Looking for seminars on massage treatments for chronic pain conditions
