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Deep tissue massage is one of the types of massage therapy commonly asked for in spa and clinical settings. This form of therapeutic massage is great for providing chronic pain relief by addressing pain in a specific areas. It is commonly used on athletes.
This type of therapeutic massage works the deeper layers of muscles. To get to these deeper layers the therapist makes more use of forearms and elbows and massages more slowly. The therapist can also use tools to help get deeper pressure.
The primary aim is to break up adhesions in the muscle tissue and like other forms of massage increase the circulation and lymph flow to that area. Adhesions are areas where the muscle tissue is stuck together forming rigid bands of tissue or hardened lumps often referred to as knots in the muscle.
These adhesions keep blood and lymph from circulating freely in the muscle causing the muscle tissue to be malnourished and waste to build up inside the tissue. This causes pain in the muslce tissue. Cross-fiber friction often used in deep tissue massage helps loosen these stuck muscle fibers.
This type of massage is good for:
- fibromyalgia
- arthritis
- tension headaches
- muscle injuries
- neck pain
- back pain
- chronic pain
- general muscle tension
There is some level of discomfort or even pain that you will feel during a session. You should always let the therapist know if you are feeling pain during the treatment. The therapist will sometimes instruct you in some deep breathing to help deal with the discomfort.
You may feel some soreness after the massage but as the days go by you'll notice that you are looser and feel better. Be sure to drink plenty of water after the massage.
Hot stone massage uses heated basalt lava massasge stones with traditional Swedish massage techniques to relieve muscular tension and melt away stress. It is a popular spa therapy.
The stones are sanitized and heated in 120 and 150 degree water before the massage. The therapist places them on areas of the your body to open up meridians, loosen muscles and increase circulation. They are usually left on you for about 20 minutes before the massage starts. Loosening the muscles with heat first makes it easier for the therapist to work deep muscle tissue.
The therapist then uses the stones to massage you. The stones are never rough and with a bit of oil glide nicely across the skin. Sometimes cool stones are used to treat muscle injuries.
This form of massage helps sedate the nervous system, detoxify the body, increases lymph flow, and causes you to relax more deeply.
It can be used to treat a variety of conditions:
- athritis
- fibromyalgia
- depression
- muscle aches
- insomnia
- back pain
- anxiety
- stress
- circulation problems
This type of massage shouldn't be done on women who are less than 3 months pregnant, people with varicose veins, high blood pressure, ulcers or any kind of skin disease.
Let your therapist know if the stones are too hot or if the pressure is too deep during the massage.
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT), also called trigger point myotherapy, was developed in Europe and The United States at about the same time.
NMT therapist are extensively trained in the nervous system's effects on the muscular and skeletal systems. They must also have a working knowledge of kinesiology and biomechanics. NMT therapists work to treat 5 main causes of pain.
Trigger Points - Irritable areas of muscle tissue that refer pain along a predictable pattern.
Nerve entrapment/compression - When nerves get trapped in bound up muscle tissue or get compressed against bone.
Postural distortions - When the muscular systems becomes imbalanced because of bad posture.
Ischemia - When lack of blood supply to an area makes the cells very sensitive.
Biomechanical dysfunction - This is a direct result of doing a task repeatedly in a incorrect manner. It's associated with common injuries like tennis elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome.
After treatment you may feel some soreness. This soreness should go away within 24 hours. You may not notice much of a difference in the looseness of your muscles until as long as 14 days after treatment.
Neuromuscular massage is great for treating chronic pain disorder, correcting postural dysfunction and increasing ranges of motion.
Sports massage therapy is ideal when you have a specific injury you'd like to address. It's based on a combination of Swedish massage strokes, shiatsu, and trigger point therapy. It is intended to help reduce the stress intense workouts put on the muscles by repairing small lesions in the muscles before they become much bigger problems. It is also used to treat injuries once they occur.
Sports massage was originally intended to help athletes preform at their best at events. Athletes push their muscles to the max and need to do extra care to avoid and recover from injury. There are several aspects that address all the needs that athletes have.
Pre-event Massage - This massage is usually a short vigorous massage lasting about 20 minutes. The muscles that will be used in the sporting event are usually the only ones massaged.
Post-event Massage - This massage is given an hour or two after the event. It's used to help regulate and normalize the tissue after exertion.
Restorative Massage - This massage is given during training periods. It helps prevent injury during training, allowing the athlete to train harder in each session.
Rehabilitative Massage - This massage is given to injured athletes to help them heal more quickly.
You don't have to be a big time athlete to get a sports massage. It is offered in many spas and massage clinics these days. It can benefit anyone who has aches and pains.
Sports massage has many benefits. It lowers heart rate and blood pressure, increases circulation of blood and lymph. It improves flexibility and reduces muscle pain and tension. Whether you work on a construction site or in an office, if you have muscle soreness sports massage therapy can help you.
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Many people don't know about the health benefits of massage therapy.
They think of massage as an indulgence. When you think of massage what do you think of? Do you picture a luxurious spa or a medical clinic?
Most people picture the spa with candles and relaxing music. There's nothing wrong with that. A nice relaxing massage is very good, but did you know that many massages are performed in clinical settings daily? Besides being relaxing massage can benefit the body in many other ways.
Here are some examples of the positive effects massage therapy can have on health:
Increases circulation - The increased blood flow caused by massage helps increase the nourishment muscles receive and carries the wastes from the muscles into the lymphatic system. If your legs ache after a long day try massaging them and notice how much quicker the aching goes away. While it doesn't exercise muscles, regular massages can help prevent the atrophy of unused muscles.
Increases flexibility - The kneading and pulling motion of massage can help increase flexibility in muscles and loosens bound fascia. The therapist can also use methods such as Muscle Energy Technique to increase flexibility.
Strengthens the immune system - Encouraging the flow of lymph helps pump toxins out of your body enhancing your immune system.
Reduces stress and anxiety - Calming the nervous system is one of the effects of massage. This facilitates relaxation.
Improves the health of skin - It helps the skin become more supple and regulates oil production.
Speeds healing - Massage helps speed healing time after surgery and reduces the appearance of scar tissue.
Reduces blood pressure - The slowing of the heart are the calming of the nervous system result in lower blood pressure.
Touch is an important aspect of human life. This basic sense is the first to develop in the womb and it has a tremendous effect on us.
Relaxation Massage - A Soothing Stress Relief Massage
Relaxation massage is a wonderful stress relief massage that calms nerves and increases endorphins. This massage is a form of Swedish massage therapy that is practiced in many spas.
This type of massage isn't deep like a deep tissue or neuromuscular massage. The aim isn't to treat dysfunction in your body or muscle pain. The aim is to soothe the nerves and calm the mind. The therapist massages your entire body without focusing on one specific spot.
These massages are often given in a massage therapy spa where other spa treatment are offered. You can often get this type of massage in a spa package along with other treatments like facials or pedicures. The massage can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of time you purchase.
You will remove most of your clothing and lay on a massage table. There will be a sheet or towel provided for you to cover up with. The massage is usually done in a dimly lit room with relaxing music playing in the background. The therapist may have candles lit to add to the relaxing environment.
Based on Swedish massage techniques, the therapist uses long, gliding strokes. The pressure is light to moderate. There is no deep pressure used in relaxation massage. If you want a deep massage, you should opt for a therapeutic massage. The therapist uses plenty of massage oil to provide a lot of glide.
Essential oils can be used to promote relaxation. Many therapists offer aromatherapy massages.
Essential oils help calm the mind and engage the sense of smell in the relaxation process.
We all experience stress in our busy lives. Getting a soothing massage can help melt that stress away and leave you feeling great.
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Testimonials
"I get a lot of back & neck troubles, have done for years. I had a couple of sessions with Marcus and felt some of the tensions I'd been holding onto for some years just melt away. He used a combination of trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage to really get to the source. I'd highly recommend him - for relaxing or therapeutic / sports massage."
Hilary Jackson
"Marcus came highly reccomended to me by a colleague and after 4 successive treatments with him my neck and shoulder pain had completely vanished as if I had never had it in the first place. I continue to see him on a regular basis as I find his technique and methods both very proffesional and effective & would not hesitate to reccomend him to anyone."
Nick du Preez
"Marcus has been treating me for nearly a year now, and having seen many different therapists, I am so glad to have found him. Not only does he have incredible intuition, and excellent skills and techniques, no one has ever managed to address all the right spots, at just the right pressure for me. Every session I walk away with complete satisfaction! Mind, body and Soul."
Anna Barton
About Me
- Based in Auckland all my life grew up in Takapuna Beach, went to Takapuna Grammar then studied Forestry Horticulture
- Have a background in Photography, also sales & marketing...used to publish NZ Fitness & Sport Monthly magazines
- Keen sportsman...Tennis,Football,Surfing,Kayaking, Hiking
- Part time musician, guitarist for 30 years also multi instrumentalist
- Interested in Anatomy/Physiology and continued studies around bodywork therapy
- Other interests include spiritualism, part time acting, travelling, writing & performing music
- Have one daughter studying at university and my partner is also a body therapist
Service Categories
Deep Tissue Massage, Mobile Service Massage, Sports Massage, Swedish Relaxation Massage, Trigger Point Therapy
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