Medical Massage is the application of different treatment methods according to specific ailments. The patient is diagnosed with a thorough evaluation and administered by a medical massage therapist.

Brief History of Medical Massage

Medical Massage evolved from the need for treatment of patients with injuries and chronic pain by highly skilled hands-on therapists. This treatment was helped by information about injury-rehabilitation field. The ground-breaking work on this field was begun by Dr. Janet G Travell (1901-1997).

Conditions treated by Medical Massage

Medical Massage therapies can be used for various conditions like –

• muscle cramps
• sports injuries
• restless legs syndrome