Eric Hutton RMT - Registered Massage Therapist
Vernon, B.C.
Treatment Style
Eric loves fascia and has a therapeutic approach to massage therapy using a multitude of oil-free myofascial release techniques. Myofascial release is a safe and effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the layers of myofascial connective tissue helping to remove restrictions to reduce pain and restore motion. These restrictions can be caused by many things including trauma, inflammatory responses, muscle imbalances, and/or surgical procedures and can severely limit functional movement.Myofascial release techniques can help to increase tissue flexibility and joint mobility by breaking down adhesions between the tissues and softening and re-aligning the fibres (especially with scars). This helps to free up muscles and joints allowing for easier and more effective movement. Reduction of pain, reduced areas of muscle tension and improved flexibility and posture are all common benefits.
While this type of treatment can reach deep structures in the body, Eric strives for his techniques to be as pain free as possible. Thus helping the body unwind and promoting the parasympathetic nervous system to aid in overall relaxation.
Eric also uses a variety of techniques including joint play & mobilization, muscle energy (using a muscle's own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles) and PNF stretching (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) involving both the stretching and contracting of a targeted muscle group).
Can massage therapy help you?
Registered Massage Therapy is the manipulation of the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, connective tissues (fascia), tendons, ligaments, and joints. Massage Therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that helps alleviate the discomfort associated with everyday and occupational stresses, muscular over-use, and many chronic pain conditions.
Massage therapy can be beneficial to a wide variety of conditions and is a great addition to your everyday healthcare. Registered Massage Therapists of British Columbia are health care professionals that are committed to restoring and maintaining optimal health and pain-free function of the body.Contact Eric today if you are wondering if massage therapy is right for you.
Areas of Focus
Some of Eric's areas of focus include: nerve pain & dysfunction, post surgery injury rehabilitation, scar care & joint mobility, carpal tunnel, tennis & golfers elbow, plantar fasciitis, thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), scoliosis, IT band dysfunction, TMJ disorders (jaw pain, clicking, grinding), repetitive stress injuries, tension headaches, muscle strains and ligament sprains, sciatica & piriformis pain, whiplash, joint pain & office worker tension/pain.
After a brief and comprehensive initial patient assessment, Eric works together with his patients to identify underlying factors causing dysfunction. The goal is to go beyond treating symptoms that will only provide temporary relief of pain.
Patient education is very important. Eric strives to help his patients understand their treatments so that they are better able to manage their bodies. This way they can continue to heal every day, not just while in for treatments.
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Contact
Eric is currently practicing at Little Blue House Registered Massage Therapy.
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