- Arthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Family PracticeMusculoskeletal pain and injury conditions are an increasingly common reason for individuals to seek medical care in the United States. In fact, soft tissue pain and injuries are the second most common group of conditions seen by family practice physicians, exceeded in the number of visits only by infectious diseases. The economic and emotional costs of these conditions is concerning and distressing for the patient, their families, employers and the healthcare community. Yet many current treatment modalities are often unsuccessful at relieving symptoms. Consequently, healthcare professionals are exploring new and alternative approaches for the treatment of soft tissue pain.
- Infectious Diseases
- Pregnancy
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeMedical massage therapy has a variety of beneficial effects for various pain and injury problems. It appears to not only enhance blood circulation, but the movement of lymphatic and other tissue fluids as well. This can help speed the healing of various soft tissue injuries. One of the more signficant effects of massage comes from its ability to reduce neuromuscular activity. Many overuse conditions cause excess tension in the muscular system. Few forms of intervention are as effective at relieving excess tension as massage. Medical massage therapy can be an excellent addition to other treatment approaches such as physical therapy or chiropractic as well as an effective alternative to more invasive treatments such as surgery or injections. Research has shown that the need for surgery may be greatly reduced for many conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome when massage is used as a treatment. For example, generalized muscular tension in the back, shoulders and neck muscles may mimic the symptoms that are often mis-diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Epilepsy
- MRI"After seeing three doctors, two physical therapists, getting x-rays and an MRI, it seemed that no one was able to figure out what was causing the severe pain in my foot. The most anyone could tell me was that I needed to rest and wait for it to heal. As an aspiring ballerina training 15-20 hours a week, that was not something I wanted to hear. Thankfully, Allen Rubin came to the rescue! He was confident that he would be able to help me and persisted until he was successful. Once he determined the root of the problem (something no one else had been able to do) and began treating it, I felt immediate improvement. Within two weeks I was able to start back to dance. Allen is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate professionals I've met. He's the first person I'd recommend seeing to anyone wanting to keep their body healthy, feeling good and free of aches and pains."
- X-Rays
- Computed Tomography
- Sciatica
- Eczema
- Lesions
- Psoriasis
- Sports MedicineA comprehensive therapy system that employs a diverse array of therapeutic techniques and methods focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain, injury and athletic performance issues. Clinical Massage looks beyond the massage session to the origin of the pain and restrictions that cause your daily activities to become uncomfortable, unbearable or unproductive. Common musculoskeletal conditions can stem from a variety of issues such as trauma, sports injuries, over-training, poor work ergonomics, muscular imbalances or adhesive tissue from repetitive use or inactivity. During your initial session, a certified clinical massage therapist will take a detailed history and thoroughly evaluate your condition. Using specific active, passive, functional movement and range of motion assessments, the therapist will identify soft tissue/movement dysfunction to determine the likely cause of your pain. Based on these findings, the therapist will design a safe and effective treatment tailored specifically for you utilizing the best combination of therapeutic approaches. Clinical Massage works with you as an active participant in your recovery. A home program of corrective exercise and/or stretching is typically recommended to further advance and maintain your progress. This combination of clinical reasoning, focused treatment and active care provides for the most effective treatment and outcomes.
- Physical Therapy"I first met Allen subsequent to shoulder surgery in 2001. While surgery had been a success, my range of motion was not returning as well as expected with physical therapy. My surgeon recommended massage. My PT recommended Allen. In one session he significantly increased my range of motion by working the muscles under my shoulder blades. From that day, I have referred to Allen as my "bodywork guy" and have embraced the fact that directed massage can "hurt so good". Our discussions before each session determine the nature of the work that he will do that day. Allen has gotten me through multiple injuries and tough training times as well as work related stress - both physical and mental. My posture is better, my level of energy is better, my state of mental relaxation is better...actually, life is better when I work with Allen on a regular basis. I heartily offer him a resounding recommendation!
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyThe soft tissues of the human body (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, nerves, etc.) are responsible for more pain, injury and dysfunction than all other systems of the body and can range from a minor nuisance to a life changing limitation. Chronic pain, repetitive strain and restricted motion can deplete your levels of health and vitality, limit participation & performance in your activities and create a challenging environment for you to exist within. In many cases, conventional medicine tends to focus on alleviating symptoms rather than seeking out and treating the true cause of your pain. This is typically done with drugs, injections, surgery or other modalities that often yield very little relief or long-term resolution....not to mention the unpleasant side-effects. The secret to successfully eliminating chronic pain is often so simple that it gets lost in a maze of diagnostic testing, invasive treatment options and trips to the pharmacy. The solutions are likely to be found by getting back to basics with experienced hands-on manual therapy, restorative movement & exercise....a common sense approach to pain relief.
- TMJ DysfunctionTrigger points are an extremely common cause of myofascial pain that is routinely overlooked and underestimated by many conventional healthcare practitioners. Trigger points can form within a muscle when it is traumatized from an injury, overuse, repetitive strain or emotional stress The the muscle forms an adhesion within its fibers in response to this stress and creates a "knot". On the cellular level, the exchange of oxygen, fresh blood and waste removal slows down and inflammatory bi-products begin to build up causing decreased circulation, inflammation and pain in the area. Trigger points are highly irritable bands of muscle that are painful when pressed on and cause constriction and shortening of muscle fibers. More importantly, trigger points have a special property called referred pain. Referred pain means that a trigger point in one muscle can create pain in another area. For instance, when the muscle at the top of your shoulder (trapezius) has a trigger point it can refer pain up the back of your neck and into your head causing a headache. Another example are trigger points in the posterior hip muscles (gluteals) that can refer pain down the leg. Trigger points have been referred to as the "great mimickers" as they can be the cause of painful symptoms that are often times attributed to other conditions such as pinched nerves, bulging discs, TMJ dysfunction & carpal tunnel syndrome. In many cases, trigger points are the root cause of unexplained pain that seemingly has no definitive origin. The insult to muscle and connective tissue which results in the formation of trigger points can occur in multiple ways...
- General Podiatry"Allen's not doing "feel-good" massage. He's really commited to changing my daily health and well-being. I went in with issues of chronic back and shoulder pain as well as calf pain that kept me up at night. In only TWO sessions my symptoms lessened measureably. Mind you, I am following the "homework" I was given! I've spent years on other treatments to deal with these issues (including quite a bit of massage elsewhere) and while these modalities have had their benefit, I have never seen such dramatic and quick results as I have working with
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Foot Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis