Massage therapy is a technique most commonly used for relaxing muscles, but it does a whole more than that for the entire body. A properly trained massage therapist in Burnaby can apply pressure to various areas of the muscular structure of the body through a motion of kneading, compression, friction and pressure. By using manipulation techniques of the superficial and deeper layers of muscle, massage enables the healing process to become enhanced.
The main components which are manipulated within the connective tissue are not only the muscles but tendons, ligaments, skin and joints are massaged. This application can be administered either through the therapist’s hands, elbows, knees, forearm or feet. In doing so the massaging technique can benefit not only the connective tissue and muscular joints but it can also help other body systems to realign such as the nervous, lymphatic and circulatory systems leaving the client feeling a sense of overall well-being and relaxation.
Massaging can also be a purely recreational activity as well as an activity which is used for healing. The massaging process can take place either on a massage table, the floor, a massage chair or simply laying on a bed.
What is Massage Therapy Used For?
Massage is a therapeutic therapy and has been used for many years to help clients gain relief from a number of health problems such as:
- Relief from chronic pain – neck, arms, back, shoulders, legs
- Allows aching and tight muscles to relax
- Can lower blood pressure and heart rate
- Can help muscle spasms, stress and tension
- Reduces mental stress, aids with relaxation
- Promotes rest and better sleep function
- Helps with pregnancy discomfort and circulation
- Relief for migraine headaches
- Aids with rehabilitation from sports injuries
- Can help with anxiety and depression issues
There are many different types of massage such as sports massage which is aimed at specific targets and needs of an athlete. Deep tissue massage is a technique which is used to help relief muscles which are extremely tight and painful.
In general once massages are carried out by a trained therapist there should be no risk involved. The best way to find Registered Massage Therapist Burnaby professional is using the internet. That being said there are a number of reasons when massage techniques should not be used. Massages should not be used if there are health concerns such as blood clots, if a client is taking blood thinning medications, if there is an open wound or bone fractures, anyone who has osteoporosis should avoid massages and anyone who may have a tumor should avoid massages.
