Karin Bergen Massage Therapy 

Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage is a natural form of physical therapy developed to effectively treat chronic or acute tension and pain arising from a variety of conditions affecting the musculo-skeletal system. 

Physically, therapeutic massage works to reduce chronic muscle contraction and congestion by manually dispersing blocks to circulatory function. Long term muscle dysfunction can compress joints, nerves, blood vessels and other structures, ultimately affecting the body’s overall health and wellbeing. 

SYSTEMIC in its approach to treatment, therapeutic massage addresses an individual’s overall pattern of key compensation areas over time. WHOLISTIC in scope, it triggers the body’s own healing reflexes, positively influencing the physical, mental and emotional integrity of the body. 

Treatment pressures aim to access tissues at the level they are dysfunctional and can be superficial or deep with respect to the surface of the body. Optimal pressures are monitored throughout each session and can vary from area to area depending on conditions.



Common Causes
of Muscle Tension and Pain
 

• Muscle tears (strain)
• Ligament injury (sprain)
• Joint damage (degeneration)
• Organ dysfunction
• Repetitive activities (overuse)
• Trauma (i.e. car accident)
• Allergies
• Malnutrition
• Insufficient water intake
• Excessive heat or cold
• Overuse of stimulants (caffeine)
• Weather changes
• Physical or pyschological stress