Orthopedic Massage

How does Hendrickson Method® Orthopedic Massage differ from traditional Swedish or deep tissue massage therapies?

Traditional massage methods require clients to lie on their stomach, which can be painful for people who suffer from low back pain. While pressure is applied to stretch the muscle to induce relaxation, the opposite effect may occur; the body tenses against this pressure and causes the muscles to tighten further. Overall, the effect may cause more undue stress on the body rather than create relaxation. Traditional deep tissue massage, the kind performed at most spas or studios, can be even tougher on already-strained muscles, causing further pain after the massage is over.

The Hendrickson Method provides a deeper level of muscle relief without the undue pressure and pain of traditional massage methods. Fully clothed, the client lies on his or her side, thereby reducing the positional stress on overburdened muscles. Working with the therapist in a collaborative way, using several unique techniques, layers of muscles are gently relaxed, the tissues moving with therapist’s pressure rather than against it. This therapy creates a deeper level of stress relief by creating a deeper level of relaxation, making tension release more accessible – with minimal pain!

Hendrickson Method® Orthopedic Massage provides a perfect complement to your chiropractic care.

Unlike traditional deep tissue massage, Hendrickson Method addresses the joints and surrounding soft tissues, the source of most pain in the body. This therapy helps stimulate the natural lubrication of joints, making it the ideal partner to chiropractic care. It reduces sustained muscle contractions and strengthens weak, inhibited muscles, aiding in pain management and recovery. Hendrickson Method Treatments may be done before or after chiropractic adjustments. This combination of therapies creates the ideal circumstances for healing to begin.

Our massage therapists work closely with Dr. Cathy Cira to provide you a treatment that is tailored to your needs.

Our schedule is as follows:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Jeannie Greer, specializing in orthopedic massage