Is manual therapy or massage a safe modality?
Yes, manual therapy or massage has been shown to be a very safe modality! Manual therapies including massage have been proven to be very safe when performed by suitably qualified and experienced practitioners. Clients are encouraged to communicate relevant conditions or contraindications prior to the commencement of any treatments. You may experience some level of intensity during treatment depending on your individual needs and there is an expectation that as a natural consequence of manual interaction that this may lead to the experience of some level of post treatment soreness depending on the modality and its application.
