At times do you feel stuck? Did you know severe pain can cause muscle guarding, even when an injury heals properly. Myofascial trigger points can be activated by soft-tissue injuries. There are cells in the body called proprioceptors and they detect joint and muscle activity, help orient the body in space, and along with the inner ear, assist in maintaining balance. They are located in clusters, primarily in the joints. One type is spindle cells. Their function is to signal a contraction response whenever a muscle is excessively stretched or lengthened. Another type is called Golgi tendon, which performs the opposite response. These signal a relaxation response whenever excessive tension or contraction is detected. Most of the time, they function to prevent trauma or injury. They signal the appropriate reactive response to stop the body from doing whatever it is doing at the time, before it goes past the safe point and hurts itself. It is possible to peel away those layers of dysfunction to a degree. However, we often explain to clients why these long-standing problems might need long-term massage.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:13:13 +0000