Therapeutic Touch for Healing

What Is a Medical Massage?

Massage therapy is not only for relaxation, it can be done as part of medical services. Therapeutic touch can reduce stress, pain, and anxiety in a person. That is part of the reason why it is helpful as a complementary therapy with other medical treatments.

What is it?

A medical massage is done to alleviate the discomforts of a client. The main goal of this massage is to deal with problem areas of the body. It’s used for patients who are recovering from injury. This can be part of a rehabilitation treatment program.

What is a session like?

A typical therapeutic massage session takes 45 to 60 minutes. The therapist will manually manipulate the soft tissues of the body using deep and light strokes. They will actively and passively stretch the muscles and do range-of-motion exercises. This therapy will improve the well-being of the client, and it is performed by a licensed therapist. Usually, the client will be scheduled for a series of sessions. One session is not enough to change the structure or solve the problem with the damaged body tissues.

What are the types?

There are different types of medical massage therapies. The deep tissue massage is used to break up scar tissue from previous injuries. Neuromuscular therapy and trigger point therapy can all be part of a medical treatment to alleviate pain and promote healing of the body’s tissues.

If you have problems with your muscles or you have recurring back pain, come to Acu Health. We are a team of qualified and certified massage therapists who can offer therapeutic and relaxation services to our clients in the Herndon, VA area. We are open Mondays to Saturdays to cater to the needs of our customers. Our business has been open since 2013, but our therapists have seventeen years of experience in the industry. We are dedicated to promoting healing and wellness. To book an appointment with one of our therapists, call (609) 424-6708.