Massage or physiotherapy? What Crigan Massaggi does in Turin

Two different professions

A physiotherapist is a healthcare professional: they assess, treat and rehabilitate on prescription or in a clinical setting. A wellness massage practitioner works on muscle tension, recovery from sport and relaxation, without diagnosing medical conditions.

At the studio at Via Monginevro 76/F, massages are offered (deep tissue, neck, sports and the other DIABASI techniques). If the problem calls for a clinical assessment, Crigan Massaggi can refer you to a consultation with a physiotherapist and a physiatrist, in collaboration with Dr Oriano Casamenti of STUDIO RONEFOR.

When a massage at the studio makes sense

• Muscle knots from work, posture or training, after your doctor's go-ahead if there is any doubt.
• Recovery between running, gym, cycling or climbing sessions, with no acute injury.
• A need to relax, as with the Hawaiian massage.

When to see a doctor first

• Acute pain, injury, swelling, fever, a «pop» in a joint or neurological symptoms.
• Rehabilitation after surgery or a diagnosed injury.
• Ongoing medical conditions, pregnancy, anticoagulant therapy: ask your doctor.

Further reading: painkillers or massage, FAQ, Mihail's training.