Massage
Dr. Nicole has been doing massage for over 12 years and has a variety of different “tricks” up her sleeve to help address your issues. Whether you need some extra cranial work for a really bad headache, or a deep tissue massage to increase mobility, you cannot go wrong in her hands. There are specific office hours set aside for one-on-one massage sessions with Dr. Nicole. You can expect a regular table massage experience, with a well versed doctor as your therapist. Dr. Nicole has a unique advantage of being able to provide your chiropractic adjustments as well as giving you a great massage experience.
IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue is a therapeutic method that has been used in sports medicine for years. The instruments are made of stainless steel and specifically designed and developed as an alternative to manual massage therapies to break up adhesions and scar tissue. These unique tools aid in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue pathology and dysfunction.
A large case series found IASTM reduces numbness, increases patient functional capabilities both in activities of daily living and work related function. Commonly treated conditions include: muscle tension, tendonitis, joint sprains, muscle strains, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, IT band syndrome, painful scar, plantar fascitis, and post surgical pain.
Since the involved tissue binds with normal tissue, it develops a blood supply. As restrictions are released from healthy tissue, bruising may occur, especially in treating chronic conditions. Some areas of the body that have a very rich blood supply may produce more bruising. An increase in soreness and discomfort is not uncommon after the first treatment session and is most often a positive sign that restrictions have been released. Soreness is usually minimized after 48 to 72 hours and can be controlled with ice and stretching.
If you have not experienced the IASTM technique, yet you have lingering discomfort or stiffness, please ask whether you may be helped by this effective treatment.