There are various types of massage you can have which will have differing effects.
Sports massage is a deep form of therapeutic massage designed for active individuals to stretch out and relax specific muscle groups or areas of the body.
Soft tissue massage often targets a wider area and is used to relax muscles, improve blood supply and give you a general feeling of well being. The main effects of massage are described below:
PHYSICAL EFFECTS.
- Increase tissue permeability.
The stroking effects of massage helps to increase tissue permeability ie it allows fluids and nutrients to pass through which helps remove waste products like lactic acid and encourage the muscles to take up oxygen and nutrients which helps them recover quicker.
- Stretching.
Massage can stretch tissues that cannot be stretched in the usual method which releases tension and pressure build-up and improves tissue elasticity.
- Break down scar tissue.
Scar tissue is the result of previous injuries or trauma and can affect muscle, tendons and ligaments.
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS.
- Pain reduction
Tension and waste products can cause pain and massage can help reduce this is many ways and encourage the release of endorphins.br />
- Relaxation
Muscles relax through the heat generated, circulation and stretching.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS.
- Relaxed muscles and nerves lead to reduced levels of anxiety and stress.
Everybody has a certain amount of stress in their lives such as money worries, relationship problems or just the fast pace of everyday life. You cannot always avoid stress but the healthiest and most productive people are those who learn to relieve stress and manage it.
As stress builds up you find you become less able to relax and tension develops causing aches in muscles, feeling tired and having little energy. A massage can help break the stress cycle and trigger a relaxation response.
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