Description
45 minutes: $150 each therapy
Generally Recommended: 7 therapies continuous days
If you are experiencing back or neck pain, this therapy is designed to relax, restore and rejuvenate, using a technique of massage, marma stimulation and if needed, local application of herbal poultice or a dough dam filled with herbal oils.
Back, neck, and shoulder therapy—which includes warm herbal oil massage, marma stimulation and gentle yoga postures —targets musculoskeletal pain and stiffness. The main benefits are reduced chronic pain, improved joint mobility, and posture correction. However, therapy is contraindicated for acute fractures, tumors, severe osteoporosis, and active infections.
Benefits of Therapy*
- Pain & Tension Relief: Helps alleviate muscle knots, tension headaches, and everyday stiffness caused by prolonged sitting or poor posture.
- Improved Mobility: Restores the range of motion in stiff joints and improves flexibility in the cervical spine and upper limbs.
- Strengthening & Prevention: Builds up the supporting muscles (such as the upper trapezius and scapular muscles) to prevent future injuries and reduce reliance on pain medication.
- Drug-Free Management: Focuses on natural remedies, myofascial release, and guided therapeutic exercises rather than relying purely on pharmaceuticals.
- Benefits*:
- Beneficial in neurological conditions*
- Certain conditions in Arthritis caused due to block of Vata by Kapha*.
- Beneficial for over weight and obesity*
- Some types of acute pains like sciatica, lumbago etc*.
Common Modalities Used
- Manual Therapy & Massage: Hands-on manipulation of muscles and joints to improve blood circulation and promote relaxation.
- Corrective Exercises: Targeted stretches and strengthening routines (like chin tucks or scapular retractions) customized to your specific needs.
- Heat/Ice Therapy: Applying hot or cold packs to numb the area or reduce inflammation.
Contraindications & Risks
Therapy must be avoided or modified significantly if you have any of the following:
- Acute trauma: Recent fractures, dislocations, or acute soft tissue injuries.
- Spinal instability: Conditions such as severe osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ligamentous rupture.
- Vascular or neurological issues: Vertebral artery abnormalities, tumors, or acute myelopathy.
- Medical procedures: Recent neck/back surgery or ongoing anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy
*These statements are not evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.