Why does sports massage help decrease muscular pain
Muscular pain is a common ailment experienced by individuals of all ages, whether caused by strenuous workouts, prolonged sitting, or everyday stress. In the pursuit of relief and optimal physical well-being, many are turning to the benefits of sports massage Hounslow. This specialized form of massage therapy is renowned for its ability to target muscle tension, alleviate discomfort, and contribute to overall pain reduction.
Reasons for Muscular Pain
Muscular pain can arise from various factors, including overexertion, poor posture, muscle imbalances, and stress. Strenuous physical activities can lead to microtears in muscle fibers, resulting in soreness and pain. Poor posture and prolonged sitting can create tension in muscles, leading to discomfort and reduced range of motion. Stress and anxiety can manifest as muscle tension, contributing to chronic pain.
Not Tending Will Lead to Muscle Damage
Ignoring muscular pain can have detrimental effects on muscle health. When left unaddressed, muscle imbalances and tension can lead to more severe issues such as chronic pain, reduced mobility, and even injuries. Muscles that are continuously strained or tense are more susceptible to strains, sprains, and other injuries. Therefore, addressing muscular pain in its early stages is crucial to preventing further damage.
Why Sports Massage Experts at MHPT Are So Highly Rated
My Home Personal Trainer (MHPT) stands out as a reputable choice for sports massage Hounslow due to several key factors:
- Expertise: MHPT’s sports massage experts possess a deep understanding of muscle mechanics and anatomy. This expertise allows us to identify the root causes of muscular pain and tailor their techniques accordingly.
- Customization: MHPT’s approach begins with a personalized assessment of your condition and needs. The sports massage sessions are customized to target specific areas of discomfort and tension, ensuring effective relief.
- Effective Techniques: MHPT’s experts utilize a combination of techniques, including deep tissue manipulation, myofascial release, and stretching. These techniques target muscle knots, improve blood circulation, and aid in the release of tension, leading to pain reduction.
Things to Take Care of While Taking Sports Massage
While sports massage is highly effective in reducing muscular pain, there are a few things to consider for a successful session:
- Hydration: Drinking water before and after the session helps flush out toxins released during the massage, preventing dehydration and aiding in muscle recovery.
- Communication: Communicate openly with your sports massage therapist about your pain levels, areas of discomfort, and any specific concerns you may have. This ensures that the session is tailored to your needs.
- Post-Massage Care: After the massage, take it easy and avoid intense physical activities for a day or two. This allows your muscles to recover and benefit fully from the session.
Whether you’re dealing with post-workout soreness, tension from daily stress, or discomfort due to poor posture, sports massage can provide relief and contribute to pain reduction. With the expertise of MHPT’s sports massage Hounslow experts, you can address muscular pain effectively, prevent further damage, and enjoy a more pain-free and comfortable lifestyle.
Sport Massage Techniques
Tapotement (Tapping) Technique
Tapotement is a French word which means ‘Tapping’. It includes movements such as hand chopping, cupping and tapping. “Tapotement is a specific technique used in Swedish massage. It is a rhythmic percussion, most frequently administered with the edge of the hand, a cupped hand or the tips of the fingers.” (Source: Wikipedia)
Benefits of the Tapping (Tapotement) Technique:
- Stimulating nerve endings
- Aids in decongestion
- Increase blood flow
- Toning atrophied muscles
- Pain relief
Effleurage Technique (to skim)
Effleurage is a technique using a repeated circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand. Physio.co.uk defines it as “a massage technique in which long, light strokes are used over areas of the body. The most common areas of the body for effleurage are the arm, back, thigh and calf.
Benefits of the Effleurage Technique:
- It can stimulate lymphatic drainage
- Stretches the tissues
- Help detect the state of the soft tissue
- It warms, soothes and relaxes the body and mind
- Slow effleurage calms the nervous system
- Fast effleurage stimulates the nervous system
- Reduces tension and muscle tightness
- Relieves tired and achy muscles
Petrissage Technique (to knead)
Petrissage is a technique that involves kneading the soft tissue. The word petrissage comes from the French and refers to ‘kneading’. The technique may include stretching, squeezing, kneading soft tissue.
Wikipedia defines petrissage as: “… massage movements with applied pressure which are deep and compress the underlying muscles. Kneading, wringing, skin rolling and pick-up-and-squeeze are the petrissage movements. They are all performed with the padded palmar surface of the hand, the surface of the finger and also the thumbs.”
Benefits of the Petrissage Technique:
- Soft tissue elasticity
- Muscle waste product removal
- Stimulates the skin
- Promotes vascular response
- Promotes lymphatic response
- Increases portability between tissue interfaces
Friction Technique
According to physio.co.uk “Frictions are a type of massage which applies force across soft tissue structures. Frictions are an effective technique to break up adhesions, help break down scar tissue and realign tissue fibres.”
Physio-pedia defines it as: “… a massage technique used to increase circulation and release areas that are tight; particularly around joints and where there are adhesions within the muscles or tendons. Friction is defined as “an accurately delivered penetrating pressure applied through fingertips.”
Benefits of the Friction Technique:
- Recover from muscle strains
- Break down adhesions
- Break down scar tissue
- Restore flexibility
- Speed up recovery
- Realign new scar tissue
- Stimulates blood flow
- Heal ligament lesions
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