Classical Massage Therapy (KMT)

What is classical massage therapy?

As a therapeutic massage, Classical Massage Therapy is one of the medically prescribed remedies. It is part of physical therapy and can be used alone or in addition to other forms of therapy. Therapeutic massage may only be performed by physicians, physiotherapists, masseurs and medical bath attendants.

How does Classical Massage Therapy work?

The goal of Classical Massage Therapy is to relieve pain, loosen muscles, relieve tension and adhesions, and increase the drainage of lymphatic fluid. Massage stimulates blood circulation locally, lowers blood pressure and pulse, calms breathing. The manual stimulus of the massage thus triggers a variety of physical reactions, which in turn influence the healing process. Classical massage therapy remedies acute complaints, provides relief for chronic problems and contributes to general well-being and strengthening of the immune system.

What is done during classical massage therapy?

Depending on the problem, classical massage therapy involves massaging either the entire body or only individual parts of the body (partial massage). The therapist applies various grip techniques. The most common of them are:

• Stroking
• kneading
• tapping
• rubbing

The local application of force stimulates the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, tendons, connective tissue, nerves, blood and lymph vessels. This not only relieves painful tension and adhesions, but also has an indirect effect on the internal organs.

When to use classical massage therapy?

Due to the wide-ranging effect of classical massage therapy on the entire body, it supports the healing of a wide variety of complaints. It is especially often used for

• painful tension, especially in the shoulders and back
• edema (manual lymphatic drainage)
• constipation (also colon massage)
• scarring
• chronic pain

It is advisable to consult a doctor before using Classical Massage Therapy. In addition to the fact that the costs are covered by the health insurance on prescription, this ensures that there are no contraindications. These include acute injuries, fresh muscle tears, fresh fractures and other injuries to the bones, fresh scars, acute thrombosis, inflammation of the skin, varicose veins, advanced osteoporosis, blood clotting disorders or the use of drugs that inhibit blood clotting, as well as fever, infections and high-risk pregnancies. After the massage, make sure to drink enough fluids to drain the stimulated lymph fluid.