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For many people, posture causes aches and pains as
well as cause damage when bones are not held in correct alignment. This
could cause joint deterioration, nerve compression or muscular pain.
Massage relaxes and realigns muscles causing release of muscular
tension, allowing bones to settle back into correct alignment.
Muscular System:
Over or under activity of muscles disturbs chemical balance within them.
When muscles are tight, restricted or carrying excessive tension, they
may compress their own blood supply which slows down the process of
metabolic waste removal. Massage helps to loosen up stagnated metabolic
toxic products as well as helps to remove them into the venous system
which prevents soreness and allows nutrients to rebuild and strengthen
the tissue. Massage reduces muscular tension by stretching and loosening
connective tissue and muscles allowing an increase of circulation and
nutrition supply to the muscles thereby improving flexibility. Massage
relieves muscular stiffness, fatigue, can maintain muscle tone through
reflex effect on motor nerves. Massage can help to maintain the muscles
in the best possible state of nutrition, flexibility and vitality so
they can function at their maximum.
Circulatory & Lymphatic
System:
Massage increases circulation by assisting venous blood flow return to
the heart and allows arterial circulation to carry oxygenate blood
throughout the body. It improves flow of nutrients to all parts of the
body and acts as a cleanser to eliminate toxins and waste product.
Massage can encourage lymphatic flow preventing edema that often occurs
with inactivity following inflammatory conditions.
Nervous System:
Depending on the technique and rate used, massage can be sedating or
stimulating. It stimulates nerves that effect internal processes
(secretion, digestion, and peristalsis). Massage has a calming effect in
case of nervous exhaustion, emotional upset, panic, fear or anxiety.
Massage relieves pain and spasms by soothing the excited nerve endings,
producing relaxation. Massage can break the cycle of pain and spasms by
interrupting the transmission of pain impulses.
Respiratory System:
Specific percussive techniques used during treatment can loosen and
dislodge mucus from the bronchi, promoting drainage of secretions from
the lungs and stimulating cough reflex. Massage is beneficial in
treatment of conditions such as emphysema, asthma, pneumonia and helps
to achieve efficient breathing patterns
Sports Massage :
Although massage is used to treat sport injuries, it is perhaps even
more important as a preventative measure. It helps to achieve greater
endurance and relaxation. Massage also helps to create balance and
efficient movement that promotes speed, power and endurance. Pre and
post event massage helps athletes to increase performance skills and
prevent injuries.
Soft Tissue Injury:
Massage can greatly reduce the development of muscular pain if
done early enough following traumas or injuries. Massage aids the
healing process of soft tissues by loosening or breaking down adhesions
and fibrous thickenings between structures allowing collagen fibers to
be lied down in their proper direction. Massage helps to eliminate
excessive accumulation of fluids in tissue.
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