Therapeutic massage not only brings relief to aching parts of the body but also relaxes. The most common is the classic therapeutic massage of the spine and feet. Before choosing a massage room, let’s check the opinions about it because unprofessional therapy can have serious health consequences.
Therapeutic massage, as the name suggests, is to help cure ailments that haunt us. That is why it is important that it is performed by a qualified person, so as not to worsen our health or aggravate the injury. The purpose of the massage is to accelerate the blood flow and also stimulate your body to create endorphins. These hormones created to have relaxing and analgesic and properties.
Therapeutic massage of the spine
Massage is often recommended for people suffering from backache, incl. caused by sciatica, but not only. Back problems can also be caused by:
- poster
- overloads,
- posture defects,
- long-term stress,
- a sedentary lifestyle,
- overweight.
Therapeutic massage
This massages can only be performed by qualified physiotherapists. Under no circumstances should you use the help of quacks or pseudo specialists who can do more harm to us, even leading to paresis of the lower limbs. If we suffer from pain, let’s go to a professional therapeutic massage parlour. You should also be careful with massages performed by your partner at home. Let us make sure that they are only relaxing. If we are in pain, a home massage will not eliminate the disease.
Did you know that: Massage helps in the treatment of cellulite
Bruises after massage
Bruises after therapeutic massage should not occur. If they appear, report them to the masseur, and if we have doubts about his qualifications, it is better to see a doctor. Unfortunately, there are still cases of patients who, as a result of unprofessional “help”, not only suffered more from pain, but also from huge bruises, for example, 30×20 cm.
Pain after massage
During the classic massage of the spine, the patient should not feel any pain. If the previously accompanying pain after the procedures has intensified and does not subside, an orthopedist should be consulted immediately. Such pain may indicate a more serious condition or maybe an incorrect massage method.
Types of therapeutic massage
Classic massage – it uses techniques such as:
- kneading,
- rubbing,
- rolling,
- Patting;
Each massage begins and ends with stroking; it is most often used for back pain and may last from several minutes to an hour.
Segmental massage is used when the classic massage does not bring relief to the patient, but consists of a series of holds – initially the patient’s spine is massaged upwards; this technique guarantees a very gentle massage that lasts about 20-30 minutes; it may contain elements of classical massage.
Classic therapeutic back massage is recommended for chronic pains and sudden injuries. Segmental massage can be used similarly to classic massage in the case of degeneration of the spine, joints and soft tissues. However, it cannot be used in cases of acute bacterial inflammation of tissues and organs requiring surgery, any infections with fever, cancer, haemorrhage or bleeding, or in people at risk of their occurrence.
Therapeutic foot massage
Therapeutic foot massage is recommended for people suffering not only from foot pain but also with:
- sciatica,
- arthritis,
- insomnia and migraines.
Reflexotherapy consists of pressing the reflector zones, which stimulates the body to heal itself. The therapy not only heals but also relaxes, but it should not be administered to people with osteoporosis, diabetes, foot ulceration and varicose veins.
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