Andrea Steiner
DemoMedizinische Massage Steiner
- Bern · 1.2 km
- Languages: de · en
Medical massageClassical massageFoot reflexology
EMR
- Price
- CHF 63–135
Medical massage in Bern
In and around Bern, 4 therapists offer this method. Medical massage is a targeted massage for physical complaints, such as tension or pain in the muscles and joints. Besides classical strokes, other techniques are used, such as connective tissue massage, trigger point treatment or heat applications. It is given by medical massage therapists or physiotherapists.
- therapists nearby
- 4
- session length
- 30–60 min
Therascout does not diagnose. Have new, severe or persistent complaints checked by a doctor first. In an emergency: 144
Medical massage: what is it used for?
- Muscle tension: some studies show short-term relief.
- Back and neck pain: alongside movement and exercises, massage can ease pain in the short term.
- Chronic pain: some people find massage helpful, but research results are mixed.
- After surgery: it is sometimes used during rehabilitation, but its effect has been little studied.
How well is the effect supported?
Complaints for which this method is commonly used, sorted by the state of research. The rating shows how well the effect is supported, not whether it will help you.
What do the dots mean?How to read the rating
- Established
- recommended in guidelines, well studied
- Partly supported
- effect shown in studies, with limitations
- Limited evidence
- few or weak studies
- Hardly studied
- used, but hardly or not studied
The rating covers the research, not the therapist.
- Limited evidence
Back pain
May bring short-term relief. No long-term benefit shown; the evidence is weak.
- Limited evidence
Muscle tension
Often felt as pleasant. Hardly any difference compared with sham treatments; the studies are weak.
- Limited evidence
Neck pain
Hardly any difference compared with sham treatments. The studies are weak.
Therapists in and around Bern
Andrea Meier
DemoPraxis Meier
- 5.0(2)
- Köniz · 2.7 km
- Languages: de · en · fr
Acupoint massage (APM, Penzel method)Medical massageASCA- Price
- CHF 63–135
Costs and health insurance
- Basic insurance
- usually not.
- Supplementary insurance
- often 50–80% with EMR- or ASCA-recognised therapists, often up to an annual maximum.
- Your insurer
- Each profile shows which insurers recognise the therapist.
- Practice prices
- See prices in each practice profile.