HMM!! MASSAGE TO HEAL MY OUCHIES?
Heal Elbow Pain with Massage Therapy | Selina’s Therapy Center
Recently, a longtime friend who owns a local hair salon came to see me with a pesky elbow problem. What started as a minor annoyance had gradually worsened to the point where it severely limited his work and daily life.
Interestingly, it was his wife’s nudge that finally brought him to try therapeutic massage—a treatment he never would have considered on his own. Years ago, during my first career as a network engineer, I might have thought the same. But after over 20 years practicing targeted soft tissue therapy, I can personally attest to its healing power on stubborn injuries that just won’t quit.
A Quick Success Story:
After only two treatments, my friend experienced a 75% reduction in pain and regained almost normal function. Before treatment, he had to cut back his working hours and limit the services he could offer at his salon because of the elbow pain.
Those two sessions brought monumental progress after months of suffering — suddenly, hope was restored, and healing felt possible.
So Why Don’t More Doctors Prescribe Massage for Injury?
Mostly because there’s a huge difference between general massage and targeted soft tissue therapy. Many people think massage is just for relaxation or pampering. Plus, the massage therapy field is vast and varied, so the quality and approach can differ greatly.
Doctors usually prescribe physical therapy, but only a small percentage of physical therapists specialize in or effectively use soft tissue therapy. Insurance coverage often doesn’t support or reimburse these treatments well enough to make them widely accessible.
But Science is Catching Up!
Recent research reveals what many of us therapists have known for years:
Massage therapy actually promotes healing at a cellular level.
Even a single session triggers changes that:
Increase cellular metabolism
Decrease inflammation
Improve blood flow (delivering vital nutrients)
Enhance lymphatic circulation (speeding recovery)
Which Conditions Respond Best to Targeted Soft Tissue Therapy?
Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow
Tendinitis
Frozen Shoulder
Musculoskeletal Sprains & Strains
Chronic Pain & Muscle Tension
Sports Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Post-surgical Recovery (joint replacement, open heart surgery, C-sections)
Fibromyalgia
Sciatica
And many more!
The Key: Find the Right Practitioner
With over 20 years as a therapeutic soft tissue specialist and a personal trainer, I know pain patterns well. I work deeply to unwind knots, layer by layer, helping you break free from pain and regain your best self.
Ready to Heal Your Ouchies?
Don’t wait until pain controls your life. Call or text me today to schedule your targeted soft tissue therapy session.
Your body will thank you.
