Machine Therapy Modalities

A manual therapy that uses stainless steel instruments to perform muscle mobilization. The tools are used in two ways: Practitioners move the instruments over the skin to find any muscle knots, fibrous tissue or scar tissue that can cause the patient pain or restrict movement. After identifying the muscle knot or tissue, practitioners use the tools to disperse it, which rehabilitates function and mobility.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, (IASTM), has two main functions: to break up abnormal densities in tissue, such as scar tissue, and to reinitiate first-stage healing in the body. 

Cupping is a form of therapy that decompresses soft tissues using vacuum suction, unlike other forms of massage that compress soft tissues.  During cupping, the cup gently sucks to your skin and lifts underlying soft tissue into the cup. Cupping manually increases the circulation by breaking up these adhesions and drawing the circulation back into the area to clear out the damaged tissue and aid in the restoring of new healthy tissue.  

Dry needling is a treatment that healthcare providers use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch. When dry needling is applied to an affected muscle or trigger point, it can decrease muscle tightness, increase blood flow, and reduce pain. Patients often report immediate relief after treatment. The needles remain in your muscle for a short period of time between 10 -20 minutes.  

Clinical targeted massage is a focused, therapeutic technique designed to address specific areas of pain, tension, and dysfunction. Practitioners use methods such as deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, and myofascial techniques to break up adhesions (knots), improve tissue mobility, and restore proper muscle function. By increasing blood flow and reducing muscle tightness, this therapy helps decrease pain, improve range of motion, and support faster recovery from injury or chronic strain. 

Stretch therapy is a guided, assisted stretching technique that improves flexibility, mobility, and overall muscle function. Through controlled, practitioner-assisted movements, tight muscles are lengthened and joints are taken through their full range of motion. This process helps reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and prevent injury by restoring balance within the musculoskeletal system. Regular stretch therapy can enhance posture, decrease tension, and support long-term movement and recovery.