Benefits Of Massage Therapy
In Work-Related Conditions
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During an eight hour day at work, and multiply that times five days a week,
can certainly result in tension and stress in our muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.
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Repetition of any daily movement or activity
is one of the main causes of wear and tear syndrome.
Sitting at the computer for 6-8 hours per day will eventually result in tension, aches and stiffness of the cervical muscles of the neck and upper shoulder area.
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Flexor muscles of the arm, wrist and hands, in the same position while typing,
can produce Carpal Tunnel stress, numbness and pain.
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Working in the health care field, plant/factory or construction work may entail constant bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching or standing on your feet most of the day can cause:
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Low back ache of the
Lumbar region.
Muscle fatigue.
Plantar fascists-like stress
and pain at the plantar
surface of the foot.
Rotator cuff muscle strain.
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Tension, and pain between the
the shoulder blades.
Tension of the Piriformis muscle
which lies atop the Sciatic nerve
can cause low back aches and
pain radiating in the hips,
hamstring, (thigh), muscles.
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Application of massage therapy techniques to
counteract these work-related conditions include:
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Compressive Effleurage
Warms, stretches, and broadens muscles allowing more oxygenated blood flow to the area being massage.
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Compression
Cause increased amounts of blood to remain in the muscle over an extended period of time, which promotes healing, relaxation, and eliminates tension of the muscle tissue.
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Pressure Point Therapy
To deactivate areas of tension and radiating pain of fibrosis tissue (knots).
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Massage therapy mimics exercise, relieves tension and stress.
After you've experience a massage session you will
definitely feel rejuvenated, and a true sense of wellness.
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