These protocols include: 

• Pre-Bodywork and Post-Bodywork: For clients receiving bodywork like massage, manual therapy, chiropractic care, joint manipulation, etc. 

• Short-Term: For clients dealing with soreness or discomfort within 3 days of injury.

• Mid-Term: For clients dealing with soreness or discomfort for 4 days to 8 weeks pre-protocol. 

• Long-Term: For clients with a history of consistent soreness or discomfort ranging from 8 weeks to years pre-protocol. 

• Head & Neck: For clients reporting head and neck discomfort, TMJ discomfort, migraines, or sinus pressure. 

• Pre-Performance and Post-Performance: For clients or athletes within 0-3 hours before or after their workout. 

• Small Joint: For clients with overuse injuries, tendonitis, or short-term discomfort to a small joint (i.e. elbows, ankles, or wrists). 

• Large Joint: For clients with overuse injuries, tendonitis, or short-term discomfort to a lower extremity joint (i.e. shoulders, SI Joints, or knees).

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Science 

Cold Therapy and Thermotherapy are both used throughout the Soothe protocols. 

Cold Therapy works by temporarily reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes discomfort, especially around a joint or a tendon. It can temporarily relieve soreness and discomfort. 

Thermotherapy (heat therapy) works because the heat temporarily increases tissue temperatures, which produces vasodilation. In turn, vasodilation increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the blood vessels. 

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Aftercare instructions 

After the session is complete, use caution when the client is getting off the table, sitting up, and walking as the protocol may disrupt the joint receptors responsible for performing these actions.