Treatment massage is very different from relaxation massage. With treatment massage, I concentrate on the injured area. I may not get to the entire body, but that is usual in treatment. The whole goal of this type of massage is to get you out of pain and your body back to optimum functioning. It tends to be more uncomfortable than relaxation massage, but it has to be expected since you're already in pain at the time of massage.
Treatment massage really concentrates on getting the injured area to relax so that the muscle fiber below can be reached. Techniques that are common in this style are: Cross fiber friction, Linier friction, Hydrotherapy, Trigger Point/ tender point, Soft Tissue Release, Deep tissue, Deep muscle releases, Myofascial release, etc…
Treatment massage can last from one to three months, sometimes longer. Healing can take time and should not be rushed.
I use this style with car accident victims and workers injury cases. These types of massages are required to have a doctor's prescription in order for the massage to be paid by your insurance carrier.