Massaggi Medicali Lanfranchi (Giubiasco)

Medical massage includes treatment of diseases, injuries and discomforts during pregnancy. It can be preventive, curative or palliative.

1. Therapeutic massage Massage is performed on the basis of findings, inspection and palpation. The type, sequence and intensity depend on the desired result and the needs of the patient. Purpose of treatment:

• Relaxation of muscles
• Increased freedom of movement
• Reduction of pain - Increased local blood flow
• Improves cellular metabolism
• Dissolves adhesions and scar tissue
• Mental relaxation

2.Lymphatic drainage (complex decongestive therapy) Primarily serves as decongestive therapy in cases of edema, edematous areas of the body such as the trunk and extremities. This problem may arise due to illness or after trauma or surgery. Additional application of compression bandages and/or the use of medical compression stockings may be necessary in this therapy. Purpose of treatment:

• Reduction of edema
• Relief of pain
• Accelerated removal of cellular debris and inflammatory mediators
• Enhances regeneration of lympho-lymphatic anastomoses
• Promotes healing
• Functional rehabilitation
• Reduction of secondary damage In collaboration with Cosanum AG

1. Massage in pregnancy During pregnancy, physical and mental well-being is very important. The growing baby bump can cause back pain and other symptoms that are relieved by massage. Treatment purposes:

• Reduction of muscle tension
• Stress reduction

1. Therapy The method is a non-invasive system for realigning the spine and major joints. This technique aims to correct joint misalignments and can soothe physical and mental tension and help regenerate intervertebral discs. Treatment aims:

• Correction of vertebral changes
• Normalization of muscle tension
• Improvement of energy flow
• Improvement of organ function