
Medical Massage
Physician Referral Massage and Manual Therapy
At Idaho Medical Massage, we believe that massage is a vital part of the healthcare continuum. Medical Massage is a clinical, therapeutic approach focused on helping manage pain, increasing mobility, and improving your quality of life.
Physician Prescription or Referral
A physician's prescription/Referral is required for medical massage. Medical massage is provided as part of a healthcare treatment plan for a diagnosed medical condition. The prescription establishes medical necessity, identifies the patient's diagnosis, and ensures that treatment is coordinated with the patient's overall healthcare plan.
Who Can Write Prescriptions/Referrals?
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MDs & DOs: General practitioners or specialists.
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Chiropractors (DCs): These are some of your best referral sources.
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Physician Assistants (PAs): They handle most primary care visits these days and have full prescribing authority.
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Dentists (DDS/DMD): Specifically for TMJ or facial pain issues.
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Podiatrists (DPM): For foot and ankle-related pain.
Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions and Disorders
Helping manage a wide range of specific conditions, (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
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Neck & Back Pain
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Whiplash Injuries
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Sciatica Symptoms
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Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Dysfunction
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TMJ Dysfunction
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Hip & Glute Pain
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Chronic Muscle Tension
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Headaches & Migraines
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Sports Injuries
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Postural Dysfunction
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Repetitive Strain Injuries
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Muscle Guarding & Restricted Mobility
Massage Therapy & Manual Therapy Techniques Included
(INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TOO)
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MET (Muscle Energy Techniques)
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Neuromuscular Therapy
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Massage Therapy Techniques
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Friction/Stripping/Kneading
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Manual Therapy Techniques
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Myofascial Release Techniques
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Positional Release
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Pain Free Movement
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Therapeutic Stretching
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Scar Tissue Release Technique
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PNF Stretching (Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation)
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Twitch Contraction Technique
Therapeutic Tools & Supportive Treatments Included
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Myofascial Cupping
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IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)
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Hot/Cold/Contrast Therapy
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Rapid Release Therapy (Vibration Therapy)
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Paraffin Wax Treatments (Heat Therapy)