Myofascia Deep Tissue Massage

The Hutchinson system Of integrated Mind Body Therapies

Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder.

In myofascial pain syndrome, pressure on sensitive points in your muscles (trigger points) causes pain in seemingly unrelated parts of your body. This is called referred pain.

- Source The Mayo Clinic

Fascia Fascia is the soft, elastic, connective tissue that glues together and wraps the muscles, connects the bones, and sheaths the nerves.

Myofascial Release A specialized form of massage that specifically targets how the soft tissues of the Muscles (Myo) and connective tissue (Fascia) limit and restrict the movement and posture of the body.

Philipsburg Massage Clinic & Studios 125 North Front Street Philipsburg PA 16866 (814) 343-6299

Myofascial Deep Tissue Massage

www.PhilipsburgMassage.com Bruce Hutchinson is a Pennsylvania Licensed Massage Therapist in practice since 1997; who is also certified as a Reflexologist, Personal Trainer, and Chiropractic Assistant.

He was traditionally trained in Tai Chi Chuan, Qi gong, Reiki, and several other systems of meditation and internal martial arts.

In addition to his bodywork and fitness credentials he holds a bachelors degree in psychology from the Pennsylvania State University.

His fitness and personal care programs have been offered through many regional facilities including but not limited to Penn State Strength and Fitness, the Central Pa School of Massage the various branches of Centre County YMCA, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Other Offering from the Hutchinson System Old Yang Tai Chi Chuan Tai Chi for Health Grand Ultimate Warrior Yoga Reiki Origins traditional Reiki training Hand & Foot Reflexology training Massage for Couples training Infant massage training Our Philipsburg Location also offers aromatherapy blending& supplies, a personal Steam Sauna and full therapeutic spa menu.

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Bruce Hutchinson; L.M.T. (msg000218)

(814) 343-6299 The Philipsburg Massage Clinic & Studios 125 North Front Street

What does a Myofascial Massage Therapist Do? A New Look at Your Body Most people have been taught that each muscle is a separate distinct unit but recent research is showing that muscular system, skeletal system, and organs are interconnected continuously throughout the body by fascia.

Fascia is a soft connective tissue that wraps and weaves through muscles and bones, and surrounds and protects the organs.

It can play a major role in how these other systems function, by limiting or freeing posture, placing pressure on the nerves that it surrounds, and it may provide the necessary motion to pulse blood and other fluids through the organs which takes pressure off the heart muscle and improves circulation.

Myofascial Massage Therapists are a specialized breed of Massage therapists who have spent years learning this new approach to anatomy.

A myofascial massage therapist won’t be performing any diagnostics their concern is what they can see and touch or can be felt by you. They will be working with how the soft tissues glide over and pull on each other and the bones and how tense these layer are.

They can borrow techniques from every branch and subspecialty of massage.

Most Myofascial Massage Therapists have extensive knowledge in Neuromuscular Massage, Trigger Point therapy, Swedish Massage, and various other styles and can easily flow between them to give you a soothing, deep massage.

The most notable differences from other styles of massage will be longer lasting results because your Myofascial Massage Therapist will be making intentional changes in how your body connects to itself.

You may also notice that you will experience less or even no soreness then previous massages because of the use of more precise pressure.

Myofascial Therapy Goals Increased Mobility Better Range of Motion and Range of Motion without pain and control in a joint.

Improved Motility Motility is the ability of a joint to adjust freely as the body moves during both gross movements and more subtle movements such as breathing.

Better Connection Improved posture and reduction of strain through a better full body relationship.

Reduced Pain & Discomfort Release of pressure on impinged nerves and reduction on friction or “stickiness” between muscle and fascial tissue layers