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Massage Therapy Treatments
Pain Relieving Series using Biofreeze and Prossage
Stress Melter Pain Relieving Massage
treatment time: 30-60 Minutes
The Stress Melter Pain Relieving Massage is a concentrated massage using a variety of techniques to release tension in the neck, shoulders and back. This massage focuses on speci c areas of tight painful muscles and joints, using various massage strokes to relieve tension and pain. This treatment is also designed to leave muscles feeling invigorated and stimulated. Biofreeze is a pain relieving gel that when applied to the neck, shoulder, and low back muscles will leave a fresh cooling e ect to help reduce pain. The Stress Melter Pain Relieving Massage will relieve stress, reduce muscle spasm, increase circulation, and improve range of motion while giving the client an overall feeling of invigoration.
Contraindications:
• Sunburn
• Open sores
• Fever or infections
Products used in treatment:
• Massage Oil • Biofreeze Gel • Prossage Oil
• Skin rashes or conditions
• Severe high blood pressure
treatment Protocol:
1. Begin with the client in the supine position.
2. Add a few drops of Prossage Oil to the palm of your hand. Rub palms together briskly to activate. Use only a few drops for this treatment to prevent the hands from slipping over the tissue.
3. Move to the client’s neck. Apply bilateral e eurage beginning at the sternal notch and use the hands simultaneously. Continue from the sternum over the shoulder and along the traps to the occipital ridge. Repeat at least three times.
4. Turn clients head to one side and apply e eurage to the side of the neck starting at the mastoid process, continue the movement across the shoulder and around the deltoid muscle and back to the base of the neck. Do this at least three times. Repeat using petrissage and friction strokes.
5. Apply passive joint movement by rolling the head forward, supporting the head side-to-side and pushing the opposite shoulder. Stretch slowly then apply passive rotation to the neck.
6. Next, apply slight traction to the cervical spine by hooking the ngers under the occiput and pulling.
7. Finish by applying alternating pressure to the shoulder toward the foot of the table and rocking gently to stretch the shoulders.
8. Turn the client to the prone position (face down).
9. Start with a light touch at the base of the neck with one hand and place other hand at the
base of the spine.
10. Apply massage oil to the client’s back using e eurage strokes, starting at the head and going to the sacrum stroking the entire back. Continue massaging the back using petrissage and compression strokes.
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