Pain Management

At Knot Free Wellness, Licensed Massage Therapist Cindy Chin provides specialized care for pain relief, mobility restoration, and overall wellness. Combining deep tissue, Ashiatsu, and acupoint techniques, Cindy tailors every session to meet each client’s individual needs—helping release chronic tension, improve circulation, and support long-term healing.

Conditions Cindy Treats

Massage therapy can effectively help manage or relieve discomfort from, but not limited to

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• Rotator Cuff Issues

• Golfer’s Elbow / Tennis Elbow

  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  Plantar Fasciitis

• Frozen Shoulder

• Muscle Adhesion

• Achilles Tendon Pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Headaches / TMJ Disorders

• Tendonitis

Understanding Sciatica

Sciatica is one of the most common pain conditions, affecting nearly 40% of people in the U.S. at some point—most often between ages 30 and 60.

Common causes include:

• Herniated or bulging discs

• Sitting with a wallet or poor posture

• Long hours of sitting or standing

• Heavy lifting or overexertion

• Pregnancy-related body changes

The Sciatic Nerve Pathway

• Originates from L4, L5, S1, S2, and S3 

• Travels through the Piriformis muscle in the hip

• Extends down the back of the leg

• Divides into the Tibial and Common Fibular nerves

Cindy’s Massage Approach for Sciatic Pain

Cindy focuses on both comfort and effectiveness, using gentle warm-up and progressive deep work to target the root of sciatic pain.

Techniques may include:

• Focused massage along the hip and leg

• Friction warm-up using towel compression

• Shiatsu-style nerve manipulation

• Sacral and leg muscle warming with cream

• Long, flowing strokes to improve blood flow

• Gradual deep tissue pressure for muscle release

• Assisted stretching to restore flexibility

• Continuous communication for comfort and feedback

Typical focused session: 20–30 minutes dedicated to sciatic pain relief.

Ashiatsu – Deep Relief for Deep Pain

For those who prefer deeper pressure, Cindy offers Ashiatsu, a barefoot massage technique using smooth, controlled foot pressure. This approach provides consistent, even depth that reaches deep muscle layers—making it one of the most effective ways to relieve sciatic pain and chronic muscle tension quickly and safely.

Find Your Freedom from Pain

Experience how personalized, mindful massage can help you move more easily, feel lighter, and live pain-free.

At Knot Free Wellness, Cindy is dedicated to helping you achieve balance, healing, and lasting relief through skilled therapeutic touch.

Book your appointment today and begin your journey toward a stronger, more comfortable body.

📍 Located in Old Town Alexandria, VA
📞 Call or text Cindy at [702-203-7375
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