General Massage Techniques uses combination of the techniques like effleurage- stroking technique applied with various pressure, petrissage- kneading rhythmical squeezing technique, friction- deep, forceful movements used to break down scar tissue and adhesion between the muscle fibres and tapotement- rhythmical strokes used to stimulate and increase muscle tone.
Soft Tissue Release
STR is technique of assisted stretching of muscles fibres, tendon and fascia. It is manipulation of soft tissue through specific application of pressure, combined with mobilisation of the associated joint.
This is a hybrid technique that combines several techniques and can produce a quick and effective result in releasing local areas of soft tissue tension.
Muscle Energy Techniques
METs are a variety of manipulative techniques directed at improving musculoskeletal function or joint function by stimulating the nervous system. METs are gentle but effective techniques.
Neuro Muscular Techniques
NMTs are manual therapy techniques designed to influence or correct neuromuscular dysfunction.
NMT is primarily employed to identify and release trigger points which are located within taut bands of muscle fibres that remain permanently contracted and frequently refer pain to other locations. NMT involves the application of concentrated ischemic compression to deactivate these trigger points.
Positional Release Technique
It is gentle, painless technique used to relax hypertonic muscle by placing a distress area in its most comfortable, easy and pain free position.
Myofascial Release
MFR is safe and very effective technique used to access and treat restriction in the fascia to eliminate pain and restore motions.
MFR uses slow and deep pressure to restore proper health of fascia.