Orthopedic Massage Therapy
- Bobbie Curtis
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
Before the Hands-On Work: We Assess, Test, and Verify
Your session begins with a clinical-style evaluation designed to ensure you’re receiving the right care in the right place.
We take time to ask the questions that matter and perform tests that reveal what’s truly going on beneath the surface.
Our Assessment Process Includes:
Orthopedic range-of-motion testing to pinpoint mechanical limitations.
Neuromuscular palpation to identify dysfunctional firing patterns, trigger points, and tissue density.
Joint mobility screening to determine if the problem is muscular, fascial, or structural.
Pain-pattern mapping to follow referral lines and locate the true source of discomfort.
Functional movement tests to see how your body compensates during daily activities.
Red-flag screening to confirm massage is safe—or identify when you’d benefit from a PT or orthopedist partnership.
Client consultation that keeps you included, informed, and empowered throughout the process.
We believe responsible care means knowing our scope and honoring your long-term health above everything else.
If massage is right for you, we move forward with full force.If you need a specialist, we help guide you there—because integrity is part of your treatment.
Once We Begin: The Real Work Happens
Orthopedic massage isn’t a single method—it’s a layered, adaptive system that uses multiple techniques in one session to create powerful change.
Each tool has a purpose.Each technique has a target.And each movement is guided by your tissue response, not guesswork.
Techniques We Integrate for Maximum Results:
Myofascial Release
Lengthens stuck fascia
Reduces global restriction
Restores glide between tissue layers
Neuromuscular Therapy
Resets dysfunctional muscle firing
Interrupts pain cycles
Reduces trigger points affecting posture and movement
Assisted Stretching & Mobility Work
Expands range of motion
Creates space in compressed joints
Reinforces new movement patterns
Cross-Fiber Friction & Adhesion Release
Breaks up scar tissue
Reduces “sticky” movement limitations
Supports healthier tissue remodeling
Deep Tissue & Structural Techniques
Realign soft tissue structures
Correct imbalances affecting gait and posture
Improve long-term biomechanical efficiency
Orthopedic-Specific Interventions
Ligament and tendon frictioning
Joint decompression mobilizations
Protocols for shoulder impingement, low-back dysfunction, hip restriction, and more
This isn’t a standard massage.It’s a clinical strategy executed with the hands of a technician and the intuition of a seasoned practitioner.
The Mission: Restore What Pain Has Stolen
Many clients walk in feeling defeated, limited, or stuck in a cycle of discomfort. Orthopedic massage breaks that loop by re-engineering how your body moves and functions.
Here’s What Orthopedic Massage Helps You Achieve:
Increased mobility so you can move the way your body was designed to.
Reduced muscular tension that stops pain at the source.
Improved joint mechanics for smoother, stronger daily movement.
Minimized adhesions for better tissue glide and athletic performance.
Corrected postural patterns that reduce strain on the neck, back, and hips.
Enhanced body awareness so you can feel—and maintain—your progress.
Sustainable relief rather than temporary relaxation.
Our goal is simple:Help you take back the parts of your life pain has been limiting.
We Don’t Fight Your Body. We Work With It.
Your tissue tells a story.Your nervous system sets the pace.Your movement patterns write the script.
And we listen to every line.
Our Therapeutic Philosophy:
Follow the tissue, never force it
Support the nervous system instead of overwhelming it
Engage the client through communication and education
Use precision instead of pressure for pressure’s sake
Work with the root cause, not just the loudest symptom
This is how real change happens—not by overpowering your body, but by partnering with it.
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