Massage therapy can help reduce symptoms of various ailments, diseases and injuries

Specific techniques can help treat some diseases. For example:

  • Respiratory disorders (such as sinus pressure) can be relieved through trigger point release
  • Congestive chest symptoms can be relieved through tapotement, a percussion type of massage
  • Neurological and muscular disorders (such as headaches, migraines, neck pain, tennis elbow, low back pain, frozen shoulder, and pain associated with osteoarthritis, tendonitis or menstrual symptoms) can be addressed through craniosacral release, Swedish massage, myofascial release and a variety of other techniques