Tolerance Massage Techniques

This group consists of massage techniques that routinely use an intense pressure. This pressure is typically beyond the client’s “comfort zone” (assuming their senses are not dulled by medications or disease). These techniques have the greatest effect on the circulatory system and may include a local inflammatory reaction to the pressure.

Tolerance techniques typically are goal-oriented, striving for greater function or mobility. They typically instigate an active healing response by the body. For example, if the therapist determines that adhesions have formed between a tendon and adjacent tissues, s/he may consider using a deep friction massage across the tendon to break up the adhesions. This forces the body to clean up the remnants and patch up torn tissue. The end result is an improvement in flexibility and function, but it relies heavily upon a properly functioning body to finish the repairs.

Because Tolerance techniques are the most taxing to the body and may also be emotionally strenuous, this class of techniques are the first to be eliminated whenever the client’s healing strength or resilience is in question.

Source: T.I.L.E. System Techniques and Explanation by Bryan Born, DC - http://www.conceptsborn.com/

• Fascial Techniques (Direct Methods)
• Rolfing and Structural Integration
• The Rossiter System
• Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy
• Fijian Barefoot Massage
• Seifukujutsu
• Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy
• Resistance Stretching