samedi 1 novembre 2014

Benefits Of Advanced Massage And Bodywork

By Etta Bowen


Bodily aches and pains take the fun out of living. Often they come from too much sitting in front of the computer or driving in a car. Sometimes they're from unusual activity, like cleaning the gutters or double-digging the vegetable garden. Advanced massage and bodywork is called for when persistent pain limits physical activity or interferes with normal pursuits.

Pain is your body's signal that something is not right. Flexible muscles and joints in proper alignment don't hurt. Most people remember the freedom of childhood, which came from having few worries and a body that did everything easily. Adults, however, can have neck, back, and joint discomfort that inhibits free movement, makes it hard to relax, and interferes with the quality of life.

Sometimes an injury starts with an incident so trivial it is quickly forgotten. A slip on an icy sidewalk can cause muscles in the back to seize in an instinctive attempt to prevent a fall. If these muscles don't relax, the spine and rib-cage are pulled out of alignment. Initial soreness can become a chronic, painful affliction.

Massage therapists are trained to find such tight muscles and relieve the tension that holds the spine and rib cage out of alignment. Muscles are strong connective tissues which can pull bones out of position. Manual therapy uses pressure, stroking, stretching, and kneading to relax superficial muscles and deep-seated connective tissue to restore optimum balance and posture.

Stress is a major health concern. Many people have forgotten how to relax and how wonderful it can feel when tightness and tension are relieved. Basic, soothing massage can help everyone from stay-at-home moms to busy executives. Research shows that a caring touch carries its own benefits, and pain lessens as increased circulation helps the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes work better.

Relaxing muscles is the first step in therapeutic work, but advanced methods address underlying issues. Old injuries leave adhesions, which are binding scar tissue within muscles and around joints. Promoting the flow of lymph, another circulatory system of the body, boosts the immune system.

Surface massaging helps people relax and can also make them feel energized. Deeper tissues respond to other kinds of manual manipulation. When adhesions are loosened, pain is reduced and mobility is enhanced. Restoring circulation to the area allows the bloodstream to carry nutrients and oxygen that cells need for repair and renewal.

Whether a person needs to relax or be energized (the two are not mutually exclusive), a skilled therapist can help. Injuries will heal faster and more completely, isolated problems can be addressed, and chronic pain can be relieved. Fitness training may play a part in recovery, as strong muscles and good balance are both part of total well-being.




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