Target Muscle Release Therapy
by Karolina Cimoch, RMT
Target Muscle Release Therapy is a modality of massage therapy that uses a stable surface (such as a bone) to provide tension release in a specific area of the body. To be effective, the vector of force must be perpendicular to the muscle base and therefore can be somewhat uncomfortable. This type of modality falls under the deep tissue category, and can also include trigger point therapy, circular friction therapy, pressure point therapy and origin/insertion work. This work is specific, so a good understanding of anatomy is essential. Knowing where muscles originate and attach, what tissues and joints they connect to, and what vulnerable structures are in the surrounding area. The amount of pressure used, and speed of hands is also very important and must be tailored to each client.
This type of therapy is beneficial to anyone with specific pain sites and yields quick results if administered properly. It does require a good health history assessment and communication between therapist and client. There is little room for guess work as it can be harmful if used on a vulnerable structure or unstable surface.
Karolina Cimoch and Liesl van Jaarsveldt are the Registered Massage Therapists at the Active Life Centre who presently include Target Muscle Release Therapy into their practice.
Target Muscle Release Therapy is a modality of massage therapy that uses a stable surface (such as a bone) to provide tension release in a specific area of the body. To be effective, the vector of force must be perpendicular to the muscle base and therefore can be somewhat uncomfortable. This type of modality falls under the deep tissue category, and can also include trigger point therapy, circular friction therapy, pressure point therapy and origin/insertion work. This work is specific, so a good understanding of anatomy is essential. Knowing where muscles originate and attach, what tissues and joints they connect to, and what vulnerable structures are in the surrounding area. The amount of pressure used, and speed of hands is also very important and must be tailored to each client.
This type of therapy is beneficial to anyone with specific pain sites and yields quick results if administered properly. It does require a good health history assessment and communication between therapist and client. There is little room for guess work as it can be harmful if used on a vulnerable structure or unstable surface.
Karolina Cimoch and Liesl van Jaarsveldt are the Registered Massage Therapists at the Active Life Centre who presently include Target Muscle Release Therapy into their practice.