Therapeutic massage incorporates a variety of advanced modalities that enhance the body’s natural restorative functioning. Light to firm touch is used to release tension, relax muscles, increase blood and lymph circulation, and impart a sense of calm. Therapeutic massage can be used as a collaborative, supportive addition to conventional medical treatment of illness and injury, alleviating pain and stress, aiding soft tissue healing, and revitalizing the body. Also, regular massage can enhance health, providing relaxation, release of muscle tightness, relief from anxiety and tensions, and balancing aspects of body/mind/spirit.
Deep tissue massage is best for giving attention to certain painful, stiff "trouble spots" in your body. The massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep tissue massage may be therapeutic in relieving chronic patterns of tension and helping with muscle injuries, such as back sprain.
Developed to help with muscle systems used for a particular sport, sports massage uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training and before, during, or after sports events. You might use it to promote flexibility and help prevent injuries. Or, it may help muscle strains, aiding healing after a sports injury.
- Immune System Response
- Decompression of Adhered Tissue
- Cellular Stagnation/Circulation
A traditional eastern modality that involves utilizing glass, silicone, or plastic cups to create suction (via: fire, pump, cup itself) of the tissue to accomplish various outcomes.
- Breakdown of Density of Fascial Restriction
- Scar Tissue Remodeling
- Cellular Stagnation
Gua sha: A scraping technique to superficially open blood vessels under the skin to flush out stagnation, create pain relief, and stimulate detox/circulation.
Fascial abrasion technique: A gentle scraping technique used to breakdown density, create elasticity, and help lymphatic drainage.
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