Therapeutic massage is commonly used by people whose muscles may have experienced extended periods of overuse. It helps to loosen up any tight areas and makes recovery quicker and easier. Call Bay State Physical Therapy today to figure out how therapeutic massage can help you!
Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize your muscle groups. These muscles are attached to your bones by connective tissues, called tendons, enabling them to move your body parts.
Your bones are then connected to each other by bands of connective tissue, called ligaments. Your muscles and nerves are covered by yet another connective tissue called fascia. Soft tissues help to move your body and give your body the strength it needs to perform tasks. Your soft tissues provide you with the ability to do many things; however, they also limit you from pushing yourself too far β even if that is your intention. Soft tissues can be damaged by certain stresses, especially those caused by the repeated actions within athletic activity.
A tear in the tendon such as this can leave you with a significant amount of swelling and inflammation. Therapeutic massage can help with this, as it loosens up the soft tissues, and may even prevent some of these injuries from occurring. Therapeutic massage can be extremely beneficial. Your physical therapist may also recommend other types of massage to complement your physical therapy treatments, including:.
Therapeutic massage promotes tissue healing, so you can get back to your normal activities as quickly as possible. By working to mobilize, loosen, and relax these muscles, you can help them stay limber throughout the process. This will decrease your risk of strains, sprains, and ruptures. Your soft tissues work hard to make sure your body is functioning correctly, so it is important to help optimize their health and function.
