Clinical Massage
The Boston Bodyworker prides itself in being an Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Our practice is based on three essential components. The first component is that we stay current in research and gather accurate evidence which our therapists apply to each of their patient’s treatments. Secondly as an EBP, The Boston Bodyworker employs only clinicians with considerable clinical experience. Our therapists must have a minimum two years experience and also pass BBW-U, an in house training program. Most important, our therapists always consider the values and needs of the patient. Through evidence-based bodywork, our clinicians gain results for our patients and through their knowledge, guide patients to the best form of treatment for the patient’s specific injury or need.
There are many types of bodywork styles available to you. We encourage you to learn what some of the different types of bodywork are and their intended uses, but you do not need to determine which type of bodywork is right for you. When you visit with us, we will sit down and determine what the best course of action is according to your individual needs.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage (DTM) is based on Swedish massage and uses similar strokes but, unlike Swedish, it focuses on all muscle layers from the superficial to the deepest ones. DTM is a highly therapeutic and specific technique which is very effective in releasing restrictions of the deeper muscles and the underlying connective tissue. Although DTM can be performed on the whole body, it often focuses on specific affected areas.
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Orthopedic Massage
Boston Orthopedic MassageWhat sets orthopedic massage apart from the numerous other massage techniques is the fact that it, itself, is not a specific ‘technique’. Rather, the term ‘orthopedic’ is used to refer to the locomotor system, as it is used in conventional medicine. An analogy can be made with the phrase ‘orthopedic medicine’, which describes a conceptual approach to medical practice more than just one particular treatment method.
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Sports Massage
Sports Massage is a combination of massage strokes and techniques combined with flexibility and specific exercise routines geared to increase an athletes performance capabilities. The application of Sports Massage is determined by ones own specific anatomical and physiological needs.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is a highly specialized stretching technique used by therapists to treat patients with a variety of soft tissue problems. Myofascial Release is not massage. Myofascial Release is used to equalize muscle tension throughout the body.
Neuromuscular Therapy
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulation techniques that balance the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) with the structure and form of the musculoskeletal system. NMT is a deep form of bodywork that treats the many causes of acute pain, postural disorders and soft tissue damage.
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Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique (A.R.T.), developed by Dr. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP, is a system designed to treat soft tissue (muscles, tendons & ligaments) dysfunction. At the risk of over simplifying the technique, the injured or altered structure is shortened, and a soft contact is used just distal to the injured area where tension is developed into the lesion.
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Pre/Post Pregnancy Massage
Massage can help pregnant women and new mothers deal with the effects of the physical, hormonal and emotional changes caused by pregnancy and childbirth.
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