Therapeutic massage is a general term that describes any type of massage modality that helps relieve pain, reduce stress, and work on a specific problem—such as a frozen shoulder. People tend to assume therapeutic massage means deep tissue massage, and that they will get a very strong massage. But this is not always the case.
Deep tissue massage is great at breaking down scar tissue and getting your blood circulating, but it may not be what you need on a particular day. A good therapist will apply the specific techniques and the right amount of pressure to address your need, and sometimes that’s a lighter touch.Many therapists will use a combination of techniques depending on what your body needs.
There are several different types of therapeutic massage in addition to deep tissue massage, such as:
- Neuromuscular massage
- myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
- Sports massage
Therapeutic massage can help with the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relaxation
- Sleep problems
- Stress reduction
- Stress reduction
- Immune system function