Therapeutic Massage for

Mobility and Hypermobility

in Durham, NC

This specialized massage approach is designed to support those experiencing limited mobility, joint instability, or chronic tension related to hypermobility conditions. Whether you're managing pain, recovering from injury, or seeking greater ease in movement, sessions are tailored to meet your body's unique needs.

Using a combination of gentle, effective techniques—such as Positional Release, Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, and Thai Massage—we work to restore balance, improve joint function, and reduce muscular compensation patterns. These modalities help release deep restrictions, calm the nervous system, and promote healthy movement without over-stressing the joints.

Each session is guided by your comfort and goals, offering a supportive space to reconnect with your body and move through life with greater ease.

When booking, select Customized Massage Therapy.

Intero Bodywork Fosters Confidence and Support
to Get You Moving and Stay Moving

Orthopedic Injuries

Therapeutic massage is a powerful tool for restoring mobility and supporting recovery from orthopedic and sports-related injuries.

When injury, overuse, or postural imbalances disrupt the body’s natural alignment, muscles often tighten or shorten in response—limiting movement and causing discomfort.

Massage helps release these muscular restrictions, soften scar tissue, and restore the flexibility needed for smooth, pain-free motion.

Whether you're recovering from a joint issue, muscle strain, or repetitive stress injury, massage creates the space for your body to move more freely and efficiently.

hEDS

For those living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), therapeutic massage can offer meaningful relief and support in managing the daily challenges of joint instability, chronic pain, and muscle tension. Because hEDS often involves overly flexible joints and fragile connective tissues, sessions are approached with extra care and precision to ensure comfort and safety.

Rather than forcing change, therapeutic massage meets your body where it is—providing a calm, supportive environment to release tension, restore balance, and build a more comfortable relationship with movement. It’s a gentle, whole-body approach that honors the complexity of hEDS while offering real, restorative benefits.

Parkinson's

Therapeutic massage can be a valuable part of managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, offering both physical relief and emotional support. Parkinson’s often leads to muscle stiffness, tremors, postural changes, and slowed movement—all of which can contribute to discomfort, fatigue, and reduced mobility.

Massage also activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting a sense of calm and reducing stress, anxiety, and sleep disturbances—common concerns for those living with Parkinson’s. While it’s not a cure, therapeutic massage offers a deeply supportive way to manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and create space for rest and renewal.

Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility

Symptomatic joint hypermobility often comes with more than just flexible joints—it can involve chronic pain, muscle tension, fatigue, and frequent joint instability.

Therapeutic massage offers gentle, targeted support to help manage these symptoms and improve overall function and comfort.

Massage also improves circulation and lymphatic flow, which can reduce inflammation and support tissue health. Most importantly, sessions are customized to meet your body where it is—focusing on gentle, effective care that prioritizes stability, comfort, and long-term well-being.

For those navigating symptomatic joint hypermobility, therapeutic massage provides a safe, restorative way to reconnect with your body and move with more ease.

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Massage for Frozen Shoulder
Low Back Pain and Post-Surgical Stiffness

For orthopedic conditions—such as frozen shoulder, low back pain, or post-surgical stiffness—massage can significantly reduce pain and improve joint function. Techniques like Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique, and Positional Release help gently stretch shortened tissues, release adhesions, and rebalance muscular tension around affected joints. These techniques not only target the injury itself, but also address the surrounding compensation patterns that can develop when movement is limited, helping to prevent further strain or re-injury.

Sports Injuries

Sports injuries often involve both acute trauma and long-term overuse, and massage plays a key role in both prevention and recovery. Deep tissue work, Thai Massage, and trigger point therapy can break up adhesions, flush out inflammation, and support muscle recovery between training sessions. Massage also enhances circulation and lymphatic flow, reducing swelling and promoting faster healing. Athletes often find that regular bodywork improves performance, prevents future injuries, and helps maintain a balanced, resilient body under physical stress.

Therapeutic Massage
Supports the Nervous System

Perhaps most importantly, therapeutic massage supports the nervous system during the healing process. Injury and pain often lead to heightened tension and protective holding patterns that can limit progress. Massage invites the body into a state of rest and repair, calming the fight-or-flight response and allowing deeper healing to take place. Whether you're working to regain everyday mobility or return to athletic performance, therapeutic massage offers a thoughtful, hands-on approach to reconnect you with your strength, balance, and ease of movement.

Ready to Move with Greater Ease?

Whether you're navigating hypermobility, recovering from injury, or seeking relief from chronic tension, therapeutic massage offers more than temporary relief—it’s a step toward lasting balance, comfort, and confidence in your body.

At Intero Bodywork, every session is tailored to meet your needs—with a thoughtful blend of gentle techniques, nervous system support, and deep respect for how your body moves and feels.