So why should you consider a medical massage over simply going to your local spa? It depends on your objective. 

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While a spa is nice and can create a calming atmosphere you typically don't find relief from what ails you or at least not long term. Your high end spa's are all about the experience and the cheaper spas are not as knowledgeable and skilled.

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If your goal for getting a massage is to help with pain management then you need to have a trained medical massage therapist work with you.

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The objective of medical massage is to achieve functional outcomes. Rather than what you'd find at a spa a therapeutic massage can use targeted techniques to help a client achieve better posture and reduce pain. Unlike traditional massage, medical massage aims to treat medical conditions. It focuses on functional outcomes and improves the body’s function. A medical massage therapist will help clients increase range of motion in their joints and learn proper body mechanics. Whether your body is suffering from chronic pain or is just recovering from an injury, a medical massage will help you feel better. In addition to addressing symptoms, medical massage is also effective in alleviating chronic pain and improving health.