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Part of this style of massage involves gently lifting muscles up and away from the bones, then rolling and squeezing them, again with a gentle pressure. It generally involves kneading and compression motions - rolling, squeezing, or pressing the muscles to enhance deeper circulation. This can increase circulation and clear out toxins from muscle and nerve tissue.

Friction is the most penetrating of the strokes, and consists of deep circular or transverse movements made with the thumb pads or fingertips. The therapist applies deep, circular movement near your joints and other bony areas (such as the sides of the spine). Friction breaks down adhesions, which are knots that result when your muscle fibers bind together during the healing process, thus contributing to more flexible muscles and joints.

The therapist may use a series of briskly applied percussive movements, using the hands alternately to strike or tap your muscles for an invigorating effect. There are many variations on this stroke. It may be applied with the edge of the hand, with the tips of the fingers, or with a closed fist. This can release tension and cramping from muscles in spasm.

Vibration, or shaking, involves the therapist pressing his or her hands on your back or limbs, and rapidly shaking for a few seconds. It boosts circulation and is particularly helpful to people suffering from low-back pain.

Many therapists uesd a variety of Swedish massage techniques for relaxing and healing effects.

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An outcome-based treatment is one that has been designed specifically for your needs. Every MDT technique is designed to create a desired physiological effect, and is based on a thorough structural assessment. Medical deep tissue sessions differ from treatment to treatment based on the therapists’ previous findings, present findings, and your input.

The results of MDT vary with every patient. Deep tissue techniques when performed by trained therapist have been shown to:

1. Relieve musculoskeletal pain
2. Increase soft tissue fluid flow (blood and lymph)
3. Normalize biomechanics and joint function
4. Reduce scar tissue/adhesions and muscular tightness
5. Assist in neurological and immunological function
6. Stimulate cellular and tissue repair

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Manual lymph drainage is a specialized massage that works on the lymphatic system. Blood fluid left behind by the body in spaces between cells is removed by the lymphatic system, along with cell debris, fat globules, foreign substances and protein particles. Manual lymph drainage gently moves lymph fluid towards the lymph nodes so that the body can easily dispose of the waste.

Using an intermittent pump-like pressure, applied with the fingers and the palm of the hand, a small degree of pressure is applied for about one second and reduced completely for the same period. The on-and-off cycle is repeated several times on one region. To you, the massage feels like very gentle pressure and release over small areas.

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Top 10 Reasons for Hiring a Personal Trainer

Motivation. Personal trainers wear many hats, serving not only as a coach, but also as an educator, confidant, role model and a major source of motivation and encouragement.

Consistency. Do you find it difficult to stick to your program? Scheduling regular appointments with a personal trainer helps eliminate any excuses you may come up with for not exercising.

Safety. Unsure about how to use the chest-press machine at the gym or how to perform walking lunges without hurting your knees? A personal trainer will show you how to exercise safely (including exercises to avoid), and instruct you on the proper and safe use of exercise equipment.

Individualized instruction. An exercise program that works for one person may not work for another. A personal trainer will develop the most effective program for you based on your fitness evaluation results and personal goals.

Effective workouts. Today's hectic lifestyles mean you don't have time to waste on ineffective exercise routines. Personal trainers help maximize your time by providing workouts designed to meet your goals quickly and efficiently.

Supervision. Personal attention during exercise is the primary function of personal trainers. Need someone to spot you while you do pull-ups? Looking for feedback on your running form? That's what your personal trainer is for: to observe, assist and, if necessary, correct as needed.

Sports-specific training. Many amateur and professional athletes work with a personal trainer during the off-season to prepare themselves for in-season competition. Whether you want to shave some strokes off your golf score or beat your brother-in-law at tennis, a personal trainer can tailor your program to your sport of choice.

Injury rehabilitation. Injuries and accidents can prevent you from participating in your favorite activities. An experienced personal trainer, however can make the road to recovery a smooth one by recommending exercises that emphasize overall muscular balance to prevent future injuries.

Special-needs-training. Research confirms that individuals with health challenges such as diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis or heart disease benefit greatly from regular physical activity. These conditions, however, can make exercising safely a challenge. Many personal trainers are experienced in designing programs that address the special needs of these and other conditions.

Ego boost. It's a fact - feeling good makes you look good, and vice versa. Not only can personal trainers help you achieve your health and fitness goals, they provide you with positive feedback on your performance and bolster your confidence to take on new challenges.

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