SRT isn’t just used to treat people with
injuries. Many people suffer from aches and pains simply from daily life. How about a person who drives in a car for a living, lifts heavy items all day, or simply spends large amounts of time reading books? The muscles used for each of these tasks quickly adapt to the way the person is moving. Over time, the muscle fi bers become worn out, creating pain. As the pain increases, surrounding muscle groups join in to help compensate for the wear and tear seeking to fi nd new ways to move the body around the pain. Then they too experience the same wear and tear resulting in a snow- ball effect. A therapist using SRT may ask questions about what the client was doing when the initial pain started as well as observe their posture. This can give an idea of where to start looking for tender points and how to place the body into a pain free position. An experienced SRT therapist will usually know immediately based on the client’s response. The client will likely feel relaxed and comfortable. This is a posi- tion that they have become very secure and familiar with for a long time. Once the muscles have been released, a new muscle pattern is formed in the body with a new neurological message sent to the brain on how to move going forward.
There are many options for healing the
body with manual therapy. Structural Relief Therapy is one of many modalities that can provide fast, effective relief to the client. Using a gentle approach, SRT can reduce muscle spasms, increase range of motion, improve posture, increase blood fl ow to the affected area, relieve infl ammation, stiff- ness, and joint swelling. SRT is designed to produce results quickly with reports of re- duced pain following one session. Howev- er, individuals with complex symptoms may require several sessions. The ultimate goal is to restore the body to its natural function so an individual can live optimally.
Owner and operator of Embodiment Therapeutic Massage & Energy Healing, Tierney McCarver is a licensed massage therapist practicing in Portland, Maine. Tierney offers
many unique ways of combining treatments to heal individuals including Structural Relief Therapy, Medical Massage Therapy, Pranic Healing and PSYCH-K®. Her offi ce is located inside Visibility 1041 Washington Ave Portland, Maine 04103. To schedule an appointment please call, text or email 928.848.7471 Tierneymccarver@gmail. com or visit www.embodimenttherapeutic-
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