Healing With Massage Therapy
We understand that each individuals healing journey is unique. Our tailored treatments aim to support your goals and meets you where you are at.
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If this is your first appointment please book in as an Initial Surgical Treatment as this allows for a comprehensive intake to determine what options will work best for you.
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We will also provide at-home activities and guidance to complement your in-clinic treatment.
We look forward to working together to help you get better!
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Tailored Treatment Options
At Prairie Spring Massage Therapy, we work with you on your healing journey. We offer specialized massage therapy services for pre and post-surgical considerations.
Before surgery, we address swelling and promote drainage. After surgery, lymphatic drainage is recommended to manage swelling and reduce pain, while at the same time aiding the immune system. Once healed we work on scar tissue remodeling for a smooth and unrestrictive scar.
The Stages of Healing and How Massage Can Help
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Inflammation
The first stage in healing -
This is a necessary and normal part of the healing process. This reason swelling occurs is that fluid is needed as an immune response in case of infection and provides the building blocks for repair.
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Excessive fluid can build up pressure which can cause pain.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage can provide a lot of relief at this stage.
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Ideal Treatment Schedule -
30 minute treatment 1-3 x/week for 4 - 6 weeks
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Rebuilding
Scar tissue -
As your healing progresses the framework provided by the initial scar becomes the anchor point for the stronger, elastic, and more organized collagen fibers. ​​
Physiotherapy and massage work well together to help you regain full range of motion.
Massage of the scar tissue can help to prevent scarring that is raised and red. Overly sensitive scars can also be desensitized with therapeutic touch.
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Ideal Treatment Schedule -
30 - 60 minute treatment
1x/week for 1-3 months
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Remodeling
Scars with integrity -
As the integrity of the scar tissue increases you will begin to challenge the area with movement and weight bearing or building activities.
This is a vital progression in the journey and it is often much slower than many people expect.
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Massage helps to address the muscle complaints that arise from strength training and overall increased healthy movement.
Ideal Treatment Schedule -
60 - 90 minute treatment 1-2x/month
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