DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE is a generic term used to describe bodywork which goes below superficial connective tissue with the intend of breaking up old structural patterns and allowing the free flow of nutrients and oxygen in the blood. This type of massage is performed to eliminate knots, locked up areas, and to free up congestion of the muscle attachments.
Deep Tissue Massage requires the application of a
considerable amount of pressure by the therapist which
in some cases may cause some discomfort.
TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
TRIGGER POINTS, also known
as MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS, are areas of
hyperirritability in the soft tissue structure usually manifesting as a nodule
within a taut muscle band. They control the state of contraction and
active ones may cause muscle spasm and
referred pain.
A Trigger Point can be acute and therefore painful or
latent and will only be
noticed by the client as soon as the therapist applies
pressure onto the area.
A firm digital pressure is applied by the practitioner, who is able to locate the specific points causing pain and restricted movement which may often be located in places different to where the client actually feels the pain.
BENEFITS
- Reduction of pain
- Increase of range of motion by restoring mobility
- Relaxation and soothing of muscle tissue
- Breaking up of scar tissue
- Maintenance of muscle flexibility
LINKS:
www.spas.about.com/od/massag1/a/deeptissue.htm
www.innerwestmassage.com.au/deeptissuemassage.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_point
www.pain-education.com/100222.php
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Benefits of Massage
• Stimulation to the blood supply, allowing toxins in the
muscles to be removed
• Calming of the peripheral nervous system to ease pain
and discomfort
• Toning and relaxing of muscles to improve joint
mobility
• Improvement to the health of the cells, the repairing of tissues,
and the easing of stiffness and tension
Other Massage Techniques/Specialties
• Deep Tissue
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Myofascial
Release
• Pregnancy Massage