massage techniques
Please note: FGMT is now the Soft Tissue Clinic of Brighton
please direct all enquiries to our new website
we take a detailed personal medical history from you on your first
visit. from this we can then plan a treatment programme tailored to
your individual requirements using the advanced massage techniques that
will suit you best.
deep tissue
deep tissue massage is a general term covering a range of different
techniques working slowly and deeper into the muscle tissue enabling
muscle relaxation, breakdown of scar tissue and detox after sport or
general exercise.
soft tissue release
soft tissue release is a combination of stretching and pressure techniques
applied to specific muscles where muscle fibres are congested or restricted.
soft tissue work can be very effective at increasing their range of
movement, relieving pain, preventing injury and helping to repair existing
injuries.
trigger point therapy
trigger points are knots in muscle tissue which are tender to the touch.
trigger points often cause pain. for example trigger points in the shoulder
can cause pain in the neck and head. we can treat a range of problems
through the use of pressure to release specific trigger points.
stretching
we
like stretching because it feels good! stretching helps to strengthen
and relax individual muscles, increase flexibility and reduce the risk
of injury. stretching can be passive where you lie back and we do it
for you or active where we ask you to help out to achieve a deeper stretch.
we can also show you how to self-stretch so that you can continue to
benefit from the effects of your treatment at home.
myofascial release (mfr)
myo
– meaning muscle – fascia(l) – the network of connective
tissue which interlinks all parts of the body – release.
muscular restrictions in fascia as a result of physical or even emotional
trauma cause it to become stuck and dehydrated and this leads to myofascial
pain. mfr is a muscle energy technique which releases fascial restrictions
and restores full flexibility and hydration to muscles.
cryo/thermal therapy
cryo and thermal therapy is the use of hot and cold in treatments. cryo
therapy is the application of cold, either with ice packs or cold stones,
to help reduce swelling, decrease inflammation and pain and can be used
in the treatment of acute injuries.
thermal therapy is the application of heat, either with heat pads or
packs or hot stones, to help relax tight muscles and loosen fascia and
is particularly effective for treatment of chronic conditions and older
injuries.
contrast bathing is where hot and cold is used alternately to help ease
chronic pain conditions.
craniosacral therapy (cst)
Craniosacral therapy is a subtle hands-on technique which assists the
body’s natural ability to heal itself. CST is used to detect and
correct imbalances in the craniosacral system which consists of the
membranes and fluid that surround the brain and spinal cord. it extends
from the bones of the skull, face and jaw (which make up the cranium)
down to the sacrum, or tailbone area. CST work can affect all areas
of the body to help release tension, reduce physical aches and pains,
improve acute and chronic conditions, reduce emotional stress and generally
improve wellbeing, health and vitality.
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