Massage isn’t just for relaxation — it’s also an important tool in clinical care. Medical massage is a focused, therapeutic approach designed to address specific conditions that have been medically diagnosed by a physician or for which a client has been referred for massage therapy by a doctor or healthcare provider.
At Profusion Infusion, I combine my background as both a Registered Nurse and Licensed Massage Therapist to deliver medical massage sessions that support healing, mobility, and long-term wellness.
🌿 What Is Medical Massage?
Medical massage is outcome-based therapy directed at a specific medical condition. Unlike general massage for relaxation, it is:
- Prescribed or recommended by a physician (or another licensed provider)
- Condition-focused, addressing a medical diagnosis such as chronic pain, injury, or post-surgical recovery
- Therapeutic and clinical, often documented to support continuity of care
💎 Benefits of Medical Massage
- Pain Relief → helps manage conditions like sciatica, herniated discs, migraines, and TMJ
- Injury Recovery → supports rehabilitation after sprains, strains, or repetitive stress injuries
- Post-Surgical Healing → reduces scar tissue, swelling, and stiffness
- Improved Mobility → restores range of motion after orthopedic procedures
- Chronic Condition Support → complements treatment for arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy
🌸 Common Diagnoses That May Benefit from Medical Massage
Medical massage is often recommended for patients diagnosed with:
- Chronic back or neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis
- Sciatica or herniated disc pain
- Post-surgical swelling or fibrosis
- Migraines or chronic tension headaches
- Shoulder impingement or rotator cuff injuries
- Arthritis or fibromyalgia-related pain
🪷 What to Expect in a Session
- Assessment: Review of your physician’s diagnosis and your specific goals
- Targeted Therapy: Focus on the affected area rather than a full-body session
- Techniques: May include deep tissue, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, or myofascial release
- Documentation: Notes available for physician collaboration, if needed
- Session Length: Typically 60 minutes, depending on your treatment plan
✅ Key Takeaway
Medical massage is more than wellness — it’s therapeutic care designed to address diagnosed conditions and support recovery. When prescribed or referred by a physician, medical massage becomes part of an integrative health plan that can reduce pain, improve mobility, and accelerate healing.