Massage has been used for centuries as a form of stimulation technique aimed at muscle relaxation and improvement in local blood flow. This indirectly gives pain relief. Massage is a part of manipulation therapy which consists of
- Soft tissue technique (massage)
- Passive mobilization of joints
- Passive stretching of soft tissues
- Autostretching of soft tissues
The term ‘massage’ has been replaced by “soft tissue technique” terminology in view of bad publicity given to massage in late 70s. This therapy involves stroking, kneading picking up, skin rolling etc., of soft tissues (muscles with their fascial sheaths, ligaments, tendons and skin).
It is not known whether benefit is produced by local reflex activity or by mechanical stimulation.
Indications
- Muscle spasm or tightness
- Pain
- Scar tissue-adherent and limiting movement
- Post-traumatic oedema
Contraindications
- Acute inflammation
- Infective skin lesions-eczema
- Recent fractures
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Very good post .. i do massage my self