💚💛💜 Did you know?.... Tightness, tension and toxins are problems we all have. Massage has a huge number of benefits to all the systems of the body. By massaging and relaxing the muscles there is a domino effect to all the other systems of the body. We also bring about a relaxation that brings the body into homeostasis, a place of balance where the body can repair and renew. 1) Increase flexibility by stretching and relaxing the muscle and encouraging it to return back to its’ normal relaxed length. 2) Remove waste products. When muscles work, they burn oxygen and glucose and produce lactic acid. This can build up in the muscles and add to muscle soreness. Think of it as sticky honey getting in between the muscle fibres. 3) Reduce the formation of adhesions. Through overuse and wear and tear, microscopic tears occur in the muscle fibres. These if not treated will be replaced by inelastic, scar tissue which is very inflexible. We can work into muscles to reduce their formation. 4) Improve muscle tone. Healthy muscles are in a constant state of contraction and relaxation, invisible and we are unable to feel it. In someone who is inactive, bed ridden or paralyzed, they will have poor or no muscle tone. Massage can improve the tone of the muscles of the inactive. 5) Reduce cramps. We can increase the flexibility and tone of the muscle and reduce waste products within the muscle, which may reduce cramps. We can also massage the muscle with care during a cramp to reduce the duration of it. Ref: massagetherapy.co.uk/therapies-information/advice-and-guidelines/benefits-of-massage/
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:10:46 +0000
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