Medical massage

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Medical massage is outcome-based massage, primarily the application of specific targeted techniques to the problem the patient presents with a diagnosis or assessment, and is administered after a thorough evaluation by the medical massage therapist, with specific outcomes being the basis for treatment. Medical massage is distinguished from relaxation or spa massage by its focus on addressing specific conditions and treatment outcomes. It is also referred to as clinical or treatment massage.

It is based on the premise that the therapist has advanced training and experience in both assessment and treatment. Medical massage can be applied for conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, repetitive strain injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues.

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