Background of Massage therapy:
The beginnings of this therapeutic method go back to antiquity documenting the use of massages intuitively and empirically and inherent to the presence of pain. Similarly, it can be found among the therapeutic practices of early cultures to decouple disease from the elements, Egypt, India and China offer testimonies of practices of massage throughout history. In the case of India there was a rational approach to interpretation of disease from very early times, the first writings that come from that “science of life” (Ayurveda) are from the first century, in China, massage applications have been inseparable from its effects on the energy (Chi, Qi) that circulates through channels (Ching) throughout the body. Massage continued its therapeutic journey during the middle ages, spreading through Europe as knowledge was passed on by the doctors. Over time it has continued to evolve and today the benefits and it therapeutic action have been reinforced with scientific support. Today, massage therapy combined with physical therapy is as an important therapeutic tool and / or complement for the physical rehabilitation of the human being.
What is massage therapy?
Physical therapists are health professionals who have the scientific knowledge of systems and function of the human body. We rehabilitate people based on movement and physical abilities to help achieve the patient’s goals.
Massage therapy is one of the techniques most used by therapists in their daily practice. It can be defined, roughly, as using various maneuvers for tissue manipulation for therapeutic purposes.
What is the difference from a conventional massage to that of therapy with massage?
The answer is, intention. When a professional physical therapist treats an injury with massage therapy, the knowledge of the pathology or pain that affects the patient allows them to intentionally work muscles for an effective result that contribute to improving injuries and regaining movement. On the other hand, the conventional massage has the intention of relaxing, resting and renewing energy.
Physio Vallarta is a comprehensive rehabilitation clinic, we offer a full-service spa where you find various types of relaxing and indulgent treatments. Additionally, we have designed a therapy focused on specific areas or what we refer to as a personalized massage.
The custom massage has a duration of 40 minutes and does not have the typical “spa massage” protocols but instead will utilize focus, pressure and maneuvers for the specific manipulations of muscle fibers needed to heal, reduce inflammation and restore proper function.
Benefits of massage therapy:
• Improves blood circulation.
• Reduces pain: especially in traumatic injuries.
• It stimulates the muscular system and strengthens the muscles.
• Increases the elasticity of the skin.
• Improves joint mobility.
• It helps in relaxation.
• Stimulates organs of the digestive system.
• It stimulates the nervous system.
• It favors the movement of the lymph.
• Works the muscle fibers
How do I know that I need massage therapy?
At Physio Vallarta our team of physical therapists assess each case according to the therapeutic needs of our patients and utilize massage therapy as needed to optimize the result and benefit of your treatment, all this as part of our comprehensive service.
Massage therapy is a multifunctional technique, that is, it contributes to each of the systems from a single manipulation.
From the first contact of the physical therapist’s hands on the skin, it perceives the contact with its hundreds of nerve receptors dividing the information from the pressure, the temperature and movement which are transmitted to the brain, which send a positive response to the stimulated area. The stimulated blood vessels increase oxygenation and nutrient transport helping with the recovery of muscle fibers as well as the elimination of cellular waste through the lymph system.
We hope this information is useful to you and helps explain the difference between these therapeutic concepts.
Physio Vallarta can help evaluate which one is right for you. Whichever one is right for you. We make it our mission to guide you towards the best possible treatment for your health needs.
If you have questions about the subject, contact us and we will gladly try and answer them. At Physio Vallarta And Physio Spa we are always ready to empower your potential.
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