We are still OPEN for patients in medical need of care. But due to Covid-19 there may be temporary changes to our schedule and availability of online booking. For email updates to these changes Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. >>

    Conveniently Located
    in Bend & Redmond
    Give us a Call
    (541) 241-2976
    Send us a Message
    drmatt@drtompkinsbend.com
    Hours of Ops.
    Tue - Sat: 9AM - 5PM

    Soft-Tissue Mobilization

    Soft-Tissue Mobilization Therapy (STM)-Massage and Myfacial Release

    Often the muscles and ligaments can be a secondary or even the primary culprit in restricted movement or pain and STM is a valuable tool to focus on those areas of the body. Soft tissue manipulation is a broader category that has two sub-categories:

     

    Passive forms of therapy:

    With Passive SMT the patient is relaxed and the doctor applies deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy.

    Active forms of therapy:

    With Active SMT the patient move a specific muscle through its range of motion while the doctor applies hands on pressure to that same muscle, creating a deep tissue in that muscle. Both methods are very effective in providing relief for muscle and joint pain.