Although massage therapy has long been used in medical care due to its effectiveness and the advantages it gives to both the therapist and the patient, it always involve the risks and contraindications to the treatment as a part of the whole treatment package. In this regard, it would be wise to keep guard of not letting the negative effects of the therapy to be gained with the benefits during and after the therapy session.

Trager massage therapy is a form of bodywork that uses approach based on body movement to encourage the release of motion restriction and relieve pain due to tension, stress, and fatigue on the affected area. The therapist uses rocking, vibrating, tractioning, and shaking methods aside from the movement therapy to provide many benefits to the body of the patient.

The therapy is considered to be beneficial to any individual who wishes to enjoy and partake in the wonderful benefits and effects of the treatment. Among the benefits it can give to the client are the relief from chronic fatigue and stress, headache and all sorts of body pain, the treatment of certain conditions including polio and poor posture. It is also known for its effective manipulation in promoting good emotional and mental health.

The therapy methods used can be differentiated from the common massage therapies. The techniques used are quite effective in creating good feelings in both the body and mind through the soft movement manipulation with the coordination of the therapist and client.

Like any other therapy though, Trager massage is not exempted in not having risks and dangers during the practice and performance of the therapeutic massage session. The possible risks of this type of therapy are those that are injury related due to the improper performance and coordination of both the therapist and the client. During the massage therapy session, good coordination and cooperation from the both party is vital for a successful and desirable medical results. Any miscommunication during the therapy session may end with an injury on the client. Broken bones, overstretched parts of the body, and bruising are the most common results of the risks and dangers during a Trager massage therapy session. However, these can be easily countered and prevented by using the service of a good therapist who is knowledgeable in performing the right techniques, movement range, and has the appropriate communication skills to keep guard of the pain threshold of the client as he or she performs the massage techniques.

As a basic rule and precaution in all types of massage therapy, whether safe or not, a consultation with a doctor or physician is greatly advised to anyone who desires to try the Trager work or any massage method and technique. By doing so, it would greatly benefit the patient and not the therapist by preventing the worsening of his or her condition. Proper preparation before the actual date of the therapy session is also essential if you are after experiencing the best massage therapy session along with the goal of attaining the benefits of the treatment.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage and about obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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