Athletes and active individuals are the population that are constantly battered with muscle related problems due to overuse, injury, stress, fatigue and tension on the muscle, joint and ligament. Therapeutic massage aside from the use of drugs, needles, surgery, medical equipments, and other modern technology in medical care is perhaps the most natural and effective method of treating body pain and sports or work related injuries.

There are many types of massage therapies though that are specially designed for treating acute and chronic pain. Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy is one of these therapeutic massages that are effective and has a higher success rate with every session. It associates massage therapy with the trigger point therapy and other elements needed to improve the therapy. Fingers are usually used by the therapist to apply pressure on the trigger points all over the human body. This method releases the points and in return relaxes the muscle and relieves pain at the same time.

The therapy was invented by Bonnie Prudden who herself was suffering from an injury which her doctor’s prediction was “no more skiing, no climbing, that she will be limping and she should never have children”. She was very lucky and blessed to be successfully able to pass that stage of her life. In 1976, she was able to complete the development and improvement of her therapeutic massage and was able to introduce it to the public.

Along with the success and effectiveness of Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy was the popularity of both the treatment and the developer, Bonnie Prudden herself. The therapy was acclaimed to be of 95 percent success rate everytime used on muscle related acute or chronic pain problems. However, it can also be used in patients with medical conditions such as AIDS and cancer. Arthritis can also be treated with this therapy. In treating such conditions, the client requires a minimum of 10 sessions to be completed along with the self healing program. The program aids in the speeding up of the treatment for both the masseuse and the client.

Although the therapy is quite impressive, it also packs along risks and contraindications that should be considered by anyone who is interested and willing to try Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy. Considering the number of board exams and the years of training under the Bonnie Prudden program, the risks are higher than the other massage therapy types. The risks and contraindications in this therapeutic massage should never be taken as they can do more damage to the physical health of the patient rather than doing good. That is why Prudden emphasizes the importance of acquiring their service. However, if you are seeking the service of a Certified Bonnie Prudden massage therapist, you can have a peace of mind and relax comfortably while having your massage therapy. If you are still hesitant, it would be better if you consult with a doctor regarding the health benefits and effects of the therapy program and the risks it may contribute to your current medical condition.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about hot stone massage techniques and hot stone massage products.

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