Therapeutic Medical Massage and Orthopedic Assessment
Primarily used to treat specific regions of chronic pain , i.e., neck, shoulders, back, abdomen/upper chest, hips/glutes, upper and lower extremities. As a result of the massage therapist's assessment based on the client's input of how their body feels and what they notice, the MT will recommend a treatment plan and use a variety of strokes that may be a combination/blend of the techniques used in deep tissue/myofascial release, neuromuscular, trigger point therapy, and passive Joint Mobilization stretches in an effort to relieve muscle aches and pains and/or to remove toxins in the muscles that result in knots or fibrous muscle tissue. The goal of the treatment plan and techniques used should result in improvement over a period of time.

Myofascial Release Massage (Deep Tissue)
For relief of muscle aches and pain. The massage therapist applies deeper pressure strokes that will specifically address individual muscles. Used to relax and stretch the muscles, fascia (connective tissue), and related structures. Relieves deep muscle aches and pains. NOTE: - Good bodywork is not about mashing - a good massage therapist will ask you to provide feedback on your tolerance for the amount of pressure used. The proper amount of pressure will prove to be effective. (A good bodywork session should not be a painful experience)

Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy (NMTrP)
Trigger Points result in muscles which have been traumatized by accidents, injuries, occupational stress, and overuse. Once a Trigger Point develops, it can remain for life unless properly treated. Pressure is applied to the "trigger points",” (exquisite tender points where the muscles have been damaged) to alleviate muscle spasms and pain. When pressure is applied to the Trigger Point, the chemical/pressure cycle is interrupted, which helps to stop the contraction and the pain in the muscle.

Sports Massage
Often used for professional athletes and other active individuals, sports massage can enhance performance and prevent and treat sports related-injuries. used for event preparation conditioning, pre and post event treatment/massage.

On-Site Chair Massage
Popular in offices and other public places, on-site massage therapists use a portable chair to deliver brief, upper body massages to fully clothed people. Chair massages can be very relaxing, relieve muscle tension, headache pain and improve circulation.

Research has shown that office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better, and were less stressed than those who weren’t massaged. Benefits experienced from a 15-minute chair massage includes reducing stress, increases energy, relieves minor muscle aches and pains.

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Gail A. Russo, LMBT NC License #5008
1350 S.E. Maynard Road, Suite 204, Cary, NC, 27511
Phone: 919-465-1558
Email: gail@russomassage.com