Soft-tissue Massage Therapy
Soft tissue massage is a term used to describe any type of massage that treats the soft tissues of the body - the skin, muscles and ligaments. Various techniques include Swedish, deep-tissue and connective tissue massage. Massage is highly beneficial to your well-being, reducing pain, strengthening your immune system and speeding up recovery after injury.
There are more than 200 variations of massage, bodywork, and somatic therapies and many practitioners utilize multiple techniques. The application of these techniques may include, but is not limited to, stroking, kneading, tapping, compression, vibration, rocking, friction, and pressure to the muscular structure or soft tissues of the human body.
Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues (the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone.Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves.Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.This may also include non-forceful passive or active movement and/or application of techniques intended to affect the energy systems of the body. The use of oils and lotions may also be included to reduce friction on the skin.
How Soft tissue (massage) therapy can help you?
* Relieves headaches
* Eases joint stiffness
* Loosens tight muscles
* Relieves muscular aches and pains
* Injury prevention
* Speeds recovery
* Improves flexibility
* Assists removal of lactic acid
* Stimulates tissue repair
Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits.Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses.Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system, depending upon what is required by the individual, and thus help reduce fatigue, leaving the receiver with a feeling of replenished energy. At its best massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually.
Soft tissue therapy and chiropractic combine very effectively to facilitate faster relief, with longer lasting results.
Dr Ian Harris Chiropractor Riverside 92506
