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What can I
expect from medical massage? |
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Massage
offers back-to-basic medical care using the nursing process in
the rehabilitation of soft tissue. You will experience:
• a decrease in pain
• a quicker recovery time when used as an adjunct to other
medical treatments
• an increased range of motion
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How is medical massage
different than a massage performed at a spa? |
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Multi-specialist medical office
specializing in soft
tissue pain
• Nurse massage therapist
• Nurse Practitioner
• All staff have at least three years
experience in
field
• Case management, offering Nursing
Services
• Patient education
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First, medical massage deals with your medical needs while
spa massage deals only with relaxation. It is for this reason
that staff take a detailed medical history on your first
visit. |
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If you have been in an auto
accident, and workman’s compensation or private insurance is
involved, a prescription from your physician or chiropractor
may be needed. You can be evaluated by our Nurse Practitioner.
Treatments generally last 8-10 weeks before being reassessed
by your health care provider. At the conclusion of your
treatment, a summary will be sent to your referring physician. |
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It is important for medical
care to be individualized. Throughout your course of
treatments, we focus on your needs as a whole person. Medical
massage is personal and needs mutual communication to
customize your specific treatment. Record keeping helps to
follow progress and consistence of care. |
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Self care is vital to
maintaining health. By example, you will learn ways to
physically reduce stress. |
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Second, the purpose
of medical massage is to help you function better, not
“feel” better temporarily. We are interested in treating the
source of the problem and not just the symptoms. There may be
some initial discomfort. We work with you to correct
dysfunctional holding patterns and physical alignment issues
to improve your condition with lasting results.
We have been trained in muscle pathology, exact location of
tendons, nerves, organs and techniques to influence their
function. We work with physical therapists, osteopathic and
medical doctors as well as any other health care provider. |
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Third, our staff has
in-depth knowledge of the human anatomy and use physical
therapy and medical massage therapy together. Massage therapy
emphasizes physical release of pain and the soft tissue
component of injury. |
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Fourth, medical
massage deals with specific problems, such as lower
back pain, lymphatic drainage, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff
shoulder issues, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, sinus problems,
jaw conditions, and various other health ailments. |
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What
can I expect during
my massage treatment? |
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After completing some
intake paperwork, you will meet a registered nurse and/or
Nurse Practitioner. |
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Afterwards: |
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a
detailed history is taken |
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a
treatment plan is discussed |
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medical massage is given |
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During a medical
massage we may only work on the problem area and later
deal with residual pain. We customize the situation to
make you comfortable. |
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What about cost? |
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Cost varies, contingent upon your insurance coverage and
treatment given. As an example, a typical session can be
as low as your insurance co-pay. Private pay visits are
$85 per office visit. MVA and workers compensation are
usually covered in full. Please talk with our
billing specialist for details on insurance coverage. |
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What about time? |
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The initial visit
will last approximately one hour to allow time for a
detailed medical history and assessment. Thereafter,
treatment times will be customized, ranging between 30
and 60 minutes. (In some cases, 90 minute appointments
may be warranted.) |
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Please contact our
office at 859-278-8733 or
sally@humantouchmed.com
for additional
information. We are here to help get you well. |
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