What is Clinical/Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork?

Simply stated, clinical/therapeutic massage and bodywork is the application of massage techniques with more specific intent and purpose, emphasizing the treatment of myofascial injury and chronic pain, structural and postural distortions, and biomechanical soft tissue dysfunction. It is a fascinating, incredible experience as the advancements continue in the area of clinical massage and bodywork. Clinical massage therapists are becoming a vital part of the health practitioners' team with an invaluable talent to share. As the massage and bodywork profession continues to advance the training levels to include assessment and treatment of most soft tissue injuries, clinical massage therapists are becoming a crucial link to the team of medical practitioners including physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, etc., who are accepting them as an asset to their work rather than a threat. Clinical massage and bodywork is not limited in its techniques and application. ...  more