Massage therapy
Massage therapy is a therapeutic practice that uses different massage techniques to treat various physical ailments, promoting general well-being of the body and mind.
Derived from the Greek "massein," meaning to knead, and "therapeia," meaning to cure, massage therapy focuses on the manipulation of soft tissue, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia , to relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, improve blood and lymph circulation, and promote tissue healing.
Many benefits
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Pain reduction.
Massage therapy is effective in relieving various types of pain, including muscle pain, joint pain, and chronic pain. Techniques such as deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.
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Improved blood and lymph circulation.
The rhythmic movements and pressure exerted during the massage improve blood circulation, facilitating the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. In addition, massage therapy stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to eliminate toxins from the body and improving the immune response.
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Reduction of stress and anxiety.
Massage therapy promotes deep relaxation, reducing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and increasing the production of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters associated with well-being and happiness. This leads to a significant reduction in stress and anxiety, improving overall mood.
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Improved sleep.
A relaxing massage can improve the quality of your sleep, helping to combat insomnia and other sleep-related issues. The reduction in stress and pain, along with muscle relaxation, contributes to a deeper, more restful sleep.
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Improved mobility and flexibility.
Massage therapy helps maintain or improve the mobility and flexibility of joints and muscles. Techniques such as myofascial manipulation and sports massage are particularly effective in treating stiffness and movement limitations, promoting better physical function.
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Prevention and treatment of sports injuries.
Athletes benefit greatly from massage therapy, which helps prevent sports injuries by improving circulation and muscle flexibility. Additionally, techniques such as sports massage and the Graston Technique are used to treat existing injuries, speeding up the healing process and reducing recovery time.
Myofascial Treatment
Myofascial release is a manual therapy technique that aims to release tension and restrictions in the body’s myofascial system. Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs, creating a continuous network that permeates the entire body. When this network of tissues becomes strained or develops adhesions, it can cause pain and limited movement. Myofascial release is designed to release these restrictions, improve circulation, and restore normal function to the body.
Myofascial treatment techniques are characterized by slow, targeted movements, which can be deep or superficial depending on the patient's needs.
Trigger Point Treatment
Trigger point therapy is a massage therapy technique that focuses on relieving pain and muscle tension caused by so-called "trigger points" or "muscle knots." These points are hyper-irritable areas within a tense band of skeletal muscle that can cause pain both at the site of the trigger point and in related areas of the body. Trigger point therapy aims to deactivate these painful points, improve muscle function, and reduce pain.
Scar Treatment
A scar is a healing process that involves the skin and subcutaneous layers following various types of injuries: abrasions, cuts, burns or surgery. When the skin or deep tissues are injured, various repair mechanisms are triggered that join and fill any "empty spaces" with fibrous tissue. However, scar tissue is never identical to injured tissue.
