A Brief Anatomy Lesson
Remedial Massage applied with skill can alter these areas to some extent.
That is, not so much “change” the tissues themselves structurally, but it can apply separational and shearing forces to them in a way that can enhance micro-circulation between them, and change their relationship with each other. This is mostly through changes to the connective tissue coverings of those muscle bundles (myofascia).
Collectively, in a deep three dimensional sense, this can be enough to get things moving again and stimulate further micro-circulation and further movement.
With the ‘release’ of previously ‘stuck’ micro areas the positive circulatory effect on those muscle cells, their local sensory nerve connections, and the nervous system in general, not to mention the joy of being able to move more freely and with less pain, can be profound.
Simply; this is why massage not only FEELS GOOD, but it is actually doing good for you!
Sometimes even a bad massage can be good for you as it will to some extent be doing what I outlined above. Thankfully we won’t be being replaced by foam rollers or reluctant “rub my shoulders” spouse massages anytime soon. I hope!
Factors such as directionality of the tissues, a client’s pain or sensitivity levels, medical and injury history, the knowledge of anatomy, motion of joints and movement play a key part in how we apply a Remedial Massage treatment to maximise the benefits.
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