DASHA® provides medical massage as a form of therapy, which targets specific tissues in the body to help relieve current symptoms, speed recovery from injuries or painful conditions.
Our team is staffed with Licensed Medical Massage Therapists (LMTs) in each of our locations to assist with the individual treatment plans of each patient.
After the DASHA® Chiropractic physician identifies the patient’s physical problem and chief complaints, they then are better able to determine a clear diagnosis and can begin to develop a treatment plan. DASHA®’s team of LMT’s is active in performing the doctor’s plan and will use therapies like medical massage to stop pain and improve the lives of our patients.
DASHA®’s belief is that soft tissue injuries of the muscles, ligaments and tendons often respond well to manual therapies like medical massage. As part of a complete treatment plan for pain, medical massage and an effective hands-on approach can significantly ease pain and create more physical comfort on a long-term basis for each patient.
TYPES OF PAIN AND CONDITIONS TREATED WITH MEDICAL MASSAGE
There are few limits to the types of pain that medical massage can help relieve. Even chronic pain can be reduced. Pain and conditions like the following can be effectively treated with medical massage:
Types of pain treated
- Neck/Back pain
- Arm/Shoulder pain
- Leg/Knee/Hip pain
- Foot/Ankle pain
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
Common conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Migraines
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sports Injuries
Sitting at a desk all day can cause a significant amount of stagnancy in your musculature, which in turn can lead to significant pain. Get all that tension and stress broken up and massaged away with one of our highly experienced massage therapists. Make time for yourself and discover the incredible results medical massage can produce.
A weekly or bi-weekly medical massage can alleviate pain and put you back in touch with your body.
DASHA®’s medical massage is guaranteed to relieve stress and tension.
| Why is scar tissue a problem? | |||
| Scar tissue limits range of motion. In many instances, scar tissue causes pain, which prevents the patient from functioning as he or she did before injury. | |||
| How is scar tissue different from other tissue? | |||
| A. | When viewed under a microscope, normal tissue can take a couple of different fashions: dense, regular elongated fibers running in the same direction, such as tendons and ligaments.This tissue can also appear as dense, irregular and loose with fibers running in multiple directions.
In either instance, when tissue is damaged, it heals in a haphazard pattern, what is considered as scarring, that affects the range of motion physically, restricting motion and very often, causing pain. |
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| How are the instruments used? | |||
| A. | The Graston Technique® instruments are used to enhance the clinician’s ability to detect adhesions, scar tissue or restrictions in the affected areas. Skilled clinicians use these stainless steel instruments to comb over and “catch” on fibrotic tissue, which immediately identifies the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has been identified, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue, so it can be absorbed by the body. | ||
| Is the treatment painful? | |||
| A. | It is common to experience minor discomfort during the procedure and some bruising afterwards. This is a normal response and part of the healing process. |
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| Is Graston Technique® used alone? | |||
| A. | No. Whether the injury is work or non-work related, the Graston Technique® protocol is the same. Our protocol includes a brief warm-up exercise, Graston Technique® treatment, followed by stretching, strengthening and ice. |
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| What is the frequency of treatment? | |||
| A. | Patients usually receive two treatments per week over 4-5 weeks. Most patients have a positive response by the third or fourth treatment. | ||
| Will treatments affect my everyday activities? | |||
| A. | Most patients are able continue performing their regular functions at home or work. | ||
| Is Graston Technique® something new? | |||
| A. | The concept of cross-fiber massage is not new. Graston Technique® is grounded in the works of Dr. James Cyriax, an English orthopedic surgeon. The use of our specially designed instruments and protocol is new.Graston Technique® has become standard protocol in universities and hospital-based outpatient facilities, as well as industrial on-site treatment settings such as Indiana University and the University of Michigan. The technique is also being used at industrial settings and by the NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball trainers. | ||
| What kind of results does Graston Technique® produce? | |||
| A. | Historically, the Graston Technique® has had positive outcomes in 75–90 percent of all conditions treated. It is equally effective in restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, and pre and postsurgical patients. | ||
| Can anyone obtain the instruments? | |||
| A. | Only clinicians who have been trained and accredited in the Graston Technique® Basic course are qualified to obtain the Graston Technique® instruments and to apply the technique to treat patients. The course is offered either on-site or at trainings offered throughout the year at a variety of locations. | ||
| I am aware of the success of Graston Technique® for treating soft tissue injuries. How do I find a clinician in my area that can provide the Graston Technique®? | |||
| A. | Click here for the Graston Technique® Provider Network | ||