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What is a medical massage?

Medical massage is a massage focused on addressing a specific condition(s) in the soft tissue. The goal is for lasting healing results. It starts with an assessment to identify what area(s) need to be worked on and in what order. Multiple techniques are used during a session based on where restrictions or tension is found in the seven layers of soft tissues. It is called medical because it is used to address specific conditions and the session is based off assessments to monitor progress.

Common Conditions

  • TMJ (jaw pain)

  • Headaches/Migraines

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Nerve pain in arms, hands, legs, and feet

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Tendonitis

  • Pain in neck, back, low back, hips, and legs

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Plantar Fasciitis

Migraine & Headache Care 

This care is designed to help reduce the frequency and intensity of both migraines and chronic headaches by targeting the muscular tension that contributes to them. Through focused techniques, medical massage works on the upper shoulders, neck, scalp, forehead, and around the eyes to release tightness, ease discomfort, and help break the cycle of tension that fuels both headaches and migraines.

TMJ (Jaw Pain) Care 

This targeted service focuses on relieving pain and restoring function in the jaw by addressing both the joint and the surrounding muscles. While discomfort can be isolated to the jaw itself, it is often linked to tension in the neck as well. By carefully assessing and treating both areas, medical massage can help reduce or eliminate pain, ease muscle tightness, and improve jaw range of motion for greater comfort and mobility.

Nerve Care 

This therapy is designed to address pain, tingling, or numbness caused by nerve compression. After assessing the soft tissues along the nerve’s pathway—from the spine to its farthest point—targeted work is done in areas where muscles or connective tissue may be placing pressure on the nerve. By relieving this pressure, medical massage can help decrease or even eliminate symptoms, supporting improved comfort, mobility, and nerve function.