Massage involves treating the soft tissues and joints of the body. This can include applying pressure to help release muscles through various techniques, such as gliding movements or slow, specific compressions. Slow holds may be used to release fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles. Sometimes, it’s helpful to move a joint or limb while applying pressure to a muscle, incorporate stretches, or guide you to contract and relax specific areas of your body. Additionally, treatment can include mobilizations for joints, which involve gentle oscillations or sustained pressure in areas of restriction rather than the forceful adjustments typical of chiropractic care.

In treatment, we focus on two main goals:

1. Direct Impact: By manipulating muscles, fascia, connective tissue, and joints, we can directly affect the tissues, muscles, and structures within the body.

2. Indirect Impact: Massage also allows us to explore your body’s sensations and develop skills in body awareness. This exploratory aspect means we don’t always know how certain techniques will feel until we try them! Brian will often prompt you to notice sensations that arise during treatment. Building these skills of body awareness can be beneficial in your daily life.