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Precision Massage Explained
You have many choices for soft tissue therapies, and we invite you to explore in more detail the benefits of our precise, laser-focused modality called Precision Massage.
Located in Santa Monica, California — Precision Massage offers individualized and customized soft tissue treatments to address each client’s unique problems.
Precision Massage is an instrument-assisted massage modality that identifies and targets the precise source of your pain and discomfort.
Precision Massage is the only massage modality in Los Angeles offering safe and effective soft tissue based treatments for uneven leg length, uneven shoulder height, and uneven hip height.
Precision Massage can be highly effective for many painful and limiting chronic soft tissue conditions like tech neck, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, twisted ankles, limited shoulder mobility and lower back pain.
Let the sun set on your soft tissue problems.
You’ve come to the right place for healing.
Precision Massage Works Differently
Most massage therapists offer only a very superficial spa-style oil petting, neither designed nor intended to help you overcome your longstanding issues. At Precision Massage, I listen to you, and work to target only your most problematic damaged soft tissues. Precision Massage treatments holistically stimulate your body’s own healing powers to help you regain better mobility and increase range of motion.
Michael Gerbosi
Graduate: A2Z Masssage School, Los Angeles, CA
Successfully Passed: MBLEx Professional National Licensing Exam
Member: American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
About Me
I have studied anatomy extensively, and received my degree in soft tissue manipulation. I passed the National Massage Licensing exam MBLEx by FSMTB.
Precision Massage combines the principles of Gua Sha technique with more modern scientific discoveries in positive tissue regeneration.
I am the only soft tissue therapist working in Los Angeles using proven proprietary treatments that reduce pain, and correct the actual source of soft tissue imbalances.
The bespoke and unique treatments I offer can be very deep, profound and offer extremely satisfying results.
Services
Precision Massage targets your tight, restricted soft tissues directly at the source of imbalances. Some conditions that Precision Massage addresses:
Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Knee Pain, Shoulder Pain and Reduced Range of Motion, Neck Stiffness
Osteoarthritis, Facet Syndrome, Sciatica, Hyper-Lordosis
Scoliosis, Reynaud’s Phenomenon, TMJ Dysfunction, Migraines, Tinnitus
Joint Pain, Muscle Weakness, Tingling and Numbness
Restricted ROM, Chronic Pain, “Pinched Nerves”
Disclaimer: I do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or medical treatment and you should consult a physician for any health concerns before or after treatment. Massage therapy is for relaxation, wellness, or therapeutic purposes and does not replace professional medical care.
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Understanding Scar Tissue
When you damage your muscles, tendons, fascia and ligaments (your soft tissues), your body uses scar tissue to repair the wounds. Most people think of these internal repairs as a “like for like” exchange with your regular injured soft tissue. This is false
The reality is scar tissue acts like cellular level GLUE, patching together your damaged tissues. Adhesions lack the elasticity, flexibility and strength of normal tissue. With time (as you age), your accumulated adhesions shorten and restrict your soft tissues, creating soft tissue imbalances, and making simple movements more painful and tiring.
The inflammation caused by your imbalances creates even more damaging scar tissue, creating a progressively worsening inflammation loop that turns into chronic pain. Some people simply call this “aging”. But emerging science is making the case that this is not normal aging.
Groundbreaking studies emerging from 21st century regenerative science show that by targeting and breaking down these accumulations of unwanted scar tissue, it’s possible to positively remodel stronger and healthier soft tissues.
Scar tissue works silently to limit your mobility
- Your scar tissue creates inflexible, weaker, cement-like adhesions in your internal soft tissues.
- Your scar tissue disrupts normal muscle function because it lacks the ability to expand and contract.
- Your scar tissue can be up to 1000 times more pain sensitive than normal tissue. This is why your injured areas cause so much pain.
- Your scar tissue is weaker than normal tissue, and tears more easily. This creates a loop of further damage, greater pain and less mobility and flexibility.
- Your scar tissue shortens muscles, tendons and ligaments, restricting range of motion.
- Your scar tissue appears like tangled hair when imaged. Healthy fascia and muscle images look like rows of straight, combed hair. Similar to tangled hair, damaged muscles may change your appearance and make you look less than your best.
Positively remodeling the internal scar tissue in your muscles, tendons and ligaments with focused, targeted Precision Massage can help you lengthen and strengthen your damaged soft tissues. This may dramatically increase wellness, deliver better range of motion and reduce chronic pain.
FAQ
Why Does My Hip Hurt?
Your thigh and pelvis connect at the hip joint, and even the slightest imbalance in the muscles and tendons located here can cause major problems. Hips (like shoulders) function through a highly movable ball and socket joint encased in soft tissue (ligaments and capsule). When the “ball” or the “socket” are not aligned precisely, the joint can wear unevenly, leading to restricted ROM and pain. Precision Massage identifies your unique hip muscle and ligament imbalances, and targets the precise soft tissues that need treatment.
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
The knee is where the thigh and lower leg meet. The soft tissue around the knee, when damaged, can cause improper joint alignment.
A misaligned hip joint, and/or ankle joint can also contribute to long-term damage at your knee joint.
Targeting soft tissue damage around the knee, hip and ankle can very effectively positively remodel the soft tissue around your knee and get you back to enjoying the activities you love.
Precision Massage is almost always necessary to return your knee to pain free mobility post-surgical repair or post-full knee replacement surgery.
Ankle Wear and Tear
Your foot and ankle carry a heavy load — namely, all of your body weight when you are standing, walking or running.
Tightness, pain and loss of range of motion can occur when scar tissue accumulates around the top, bottom or sides of your ankles.
Ankle pain often becomes chronic because the joint can’t get any rest and relief, and is repetitively re-injuried during daily activities.
With Precision Massage you can break the cycle of pain by targeting all of the soft tissue damage contributing to your ankle pain (lower calf muscles, ankle ligaments and tendons, foot fascia and sometimes knee muscles and ligaments).
Jaw Issues
The jawbone can become misaligned due to accumulated scar tissue in and around the TMJ. There are many ways the jaw can be damaged, such as:
Teeth grinding, trauma, dental procedures, postural issues, and chronic pain in your neck joints may all contribute to a misaligned jawbone.
Removing the scar tissue in the affected muscles and tendons can positively remodel the soft tissue around your jaw and end your TMJ imbalances.
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