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Connective Tissue Massage

In connective tissue massage (CTM), the medical massage therapist creates a stimulus on the skin that can induce a reflex effect in the organs and tissues.

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Viscerocutaneous Reflex: The Connection Between Skin and Organs

In medical terminology, this is referred to as the viscerocutaneous reflex or the cutivisceral reflex arc. Simply put, this means that a stimulus applied to the skin is transmitted via the nerves to the organs.

Applications of Connective Tissue Massage

  • Digestive Disorders

  • Scars

  • Fascia Adhesions

  • Migraine

  • Endometriosis

  • Adhesions in the Connective Tissue

  • Back Pain

  • Shoulder and Neck Pain