Soft tissue massage helps improve our circulation, sleep quality, reduce stress, pain, and improve mobility. If performed correctly with accurate diagnosis the results can be amazing. However, it is also important to note that poor technique and poor awareness of anatomy from the therapist can result in detrimental effects post massage including increase in tightness, inflammation, and delay in healing.
Here at Physio Ready our physiotherapists are experts in manual therapy and have undertaken extensive training to deliver the best manual therapy to make sure you feel better after each treatment session.
Here are five ways soft tissue massage at Physio Ready can help you:
Release trigger points
A trigger point is a “knot” found in the muscle fibres. Trigger points develop due to overuse of muscles due to vigorous exercise, poor posture, or incorrect usage of muscles. Here at Physio Ready we use a combination of soft tissue massage and shock wave therapy to release trigger points.
Decrease tight muscle fibres and fascia
When muscles become stiff and tight, the fibres of the muscle adhere together, restricting movement. When your muscles are chronically tight, the surrounding fascia tightens along with them. Over time, the fascia becomes rigid, compressing the muscles and nerves.
Soft tissue massage techniques can break up the adhesions in the muscles and fascia release the structures.
Reduce pain
Soft tissue massage can ease pain in several ways. Massage triggers the release of natural painkillers called opioids in the brain. In addition to this massage speeds up the flow of oxytocin, a hormone that relaxes muscles and encourages feelings of calmness and contentment.
Improve rest for recovery
Soft tissue massage helps improve our sleep quality by increasing hormones that help us relax. When we sleep our body heals and this will accelerate the healing process in our body.
Speed up recovery
Receiving regular massage improves our ability to recover, and to recover faster. Research has confirmed that athletes who received regular sports massage post-exercise recovered faster and with a reduction in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
Need help with your muscle fatigue and muscle tightness?
Contact Physio Ready today on (02) 9249 9122 or (02) 8622 1681 to make an appointment for your physiotherapy session today. We promise to deliver exceptional manual therapy to help you overcome your aches and pains.