|
Traeger Massage
The Traeger Massage refers to a bodywork therapy that was developed by Milton
Trager, a Chicago born former boxer. Unlike Swedish Massage, the Traeger Massage
relies on very light, gently shaking movements. The ultimate aim of the Traeger
Massage is to aid patients in becoming more aware of their bodies as well as
the way that they move and how they hold themselves. It is a relaxing method
of massage that has increased in popularity over the last couple of decades.
The origins of the Traeger Massage can be found during a particular moment
during the time Trager was training as a boxer. Following each boxing session,
Trager was routinely given a rub down by his trainer, Mickey Martin. However,
after one boxing session, Martin looked particularly tired and Trager offered
to perform a rub down on him. After Martin expressed surprise by the benefits
of this rub down, Trager became fascinated by his unique bodywork technique.
After performing the Traeger Massage on anybody willing to experience it, including
many individuals with neuro-muscular complaints, Trager applied for medical
training. Following training, he set up a clinic where he performed the Traeger
Massage for interested clients. After many years, Trager was invited to the
Esalen Institue to give a demonstration. While there he impressed Betty Fuller,
a teacher at Esalen and would co-found the Trager Institute with her in 1980.
This Institute provided a certification program for individuals interested in
performing the Traeger Massage. Now, the Traeger Massage is one of the most
popular treatments found among holistically minded health practitioners.
A Traeger Massage session lasts between 60 to 90 minutes. During this session,
the patient wears a swimsuit or underwear and lies on a well-padded table. Visualization
is an important component of this treatment and is enhanced by the movements
of the Traeger Massage practitioner. Using light, touch-contact in a gentle
and rhythmic way, the patient is able to experience the freeing-up of different
parts of their body. The treatment is particularly relaxing, and the Traeger
Massage practitioner utilizes techniques on the patient’s muscles and joints
that produce positive sensory feelings, which are fed back into the central
nervous system.
Patients of the Traeger Massage receive a number of health benefits with this
treatment that includes heightened levels of energy, greater joint mobility,
effortless posture, and a new ease when performing daily activities. As a medical
technique, Traeger Massage is helpful in treating:
· Back pain
· Cerebral palsy
· Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
· Depression
· Everyday aches and pains
· Fibromyalgia
· Headaches
· Multiple sclerosis
· Muscle spasms
· Neck pain
· Parkinson’s disease
· Stress
|
