Medical massage approaches its session with integrating the knowledge of anatomy and muscle treatment (myo therapy), using manual manipulation of the soft tissues to relieve specific complaints of pain and / or dysfunction.
Principle of medical massage is a direct manipulation of soft tissue to unconstrain hypertonicity, initiate infusion, and care of facia.
Massage in general works on physical, mental and emotional levels to promote relaxation. It helps the body heal itself by encouraging homeostasis. Massage techniques remain an art, although the physiological mechanisms underpinning the therapeutic effects on major system of the body, includes :
Circulatory System
Encourage blood circulation, stimulates lymphatic system, strengthened immune system and increase oxygen and nutrients flow to the cells.
Muscular System
Relieve muscle tension, decreasing scar tissue, helps restore range of motion , increasing joint flexibility, stimulate blood and nutrient supply.
Nervous System
Raises endorphin levels, helps relaxes and calms, reduce many kind of headaches, releases withheld emotions.
