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- Reducing stress and increasing relaxation.
- Reducing pain and muscle soreness and tension.
- Improving circulation, energy, and alertness.
- Lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
- Improving immune function.
What is Holistic Pain Therapy Massage?
A holistic view of health considers that your mind, body, and vitality are indivisible and interdependent. Stress and emotions can have major impacts on your physical body. On the other hand, taking care of your body will help your mind feel superb. Therefore, the intention of a Holistic Deep Tissue Massage is to give your entire body and mind a deep, relaxing, and invigorating treatment.
Although longer time will be spent on areas of your body that hold more tension (e.g. shoulders, neck, or lower back), the aim of this treatment is to work on your body in its entirety. This approach stimulates your own natural self-corrective capabilities to regain full health and function (homeostasis).
A Holistic Deep Tissue Massage can be very powerful and invigorating. The benefits of this treatment are improved body functioning, loss of pain, greater mobility, reduction of stress and anxiety, improved sleeping pattern, and more enjoyment of life.
- Create a learning and development strategy. …
- Enable a culture of continuous learning and development. …
- Align with talent management. …
- Deploy a learning and development infrastructure. …
- Leverage learning management technology
- Optimal Health is the primary goal of holistic medical practice. …
- The Healing Power of Love. …
- Whole Person. …
- Prevention and Treatment. …
- Innate Healing Power. …
- Integration of Healing Systems. …
- Relationship-centered Care. …
- Individuality.
What does massage do for muscles?
Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massage can also reduce nerve compression. To understand this, consider that when muscles are contracted, they sometimes compress the nerves around them. … Touching the skin or applying pressure relaxes muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Massage causes physiological changes in your body through:
- The relaxation response, which is involuntary, yet the predictable response of the nervous system to massage techniques and touch
- Mechanical responses, which are physical effects that occur in the body when pressure is applied to the soft tissues
Together, these responses can produce physical and emotional benefits.
What is the relaxation response?
In a massage, caring, safe touch is an invitation to relax. This, together with pain relief, generally produces a “relaxation response.”
The relaxation response is a state in which your heart and breathing rate slow, your blood pressure goes down, your production of stress hormones decreases, and your muscles relax. The relaxation response also seems to increase the available level of serotonin, which is a chemical in the body that positively affects emotions and thoughts. While this information is promising, more studies are needed to directly confirm the relationship between massage and levels of serotonin in the brain.
The relaxation response may decrease the physical effects of stress and reduce the risks associated with stress, such as hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, anxiety, insomnia, persistent fatigue, sexual dysfunction, digestive disorders, and psychological issues–to name a few.
What are mechanical responses?
The physical manipulation in massage has two major physical effects:
- Increase in blood and lymph circulation
- Relaxation and normalization of the soft tissue (muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments), which releases nerves and deeper connective tissues
Improving Circulation
Massage is believed to improve blood and lymph circulation. This is probably due partly to the physical manipulation of soft tissue and partly to the chemicals released as part of the relaxation response.
Improved circulation can enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to muscle cells. As cellular health improves, tissues function more efficiently. More efficient functioning leads to the removal of waste products and may increase the absorption of excess fluids and reduce swelling in soft tissues.
Relaxing Tissue
Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massage can also reduce nerve compression. To understand this, consider that when muscles are contracted, they sometimes compress the nerves around them. When these muscles are relaxed, the nerves are no longer compressed, and, in theory, can get proper nutrients and operate more efficiently. The nerves can assume their normal work of transmitting messages to and from the brain, which improves the functioning of the muscles and organs.
Touching the skin or applying pressure relaxes muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In addition, while some of the deeper tissues of the body, such as deep spinal musculature, cannot be easily accessed by a massage therapist, the release of more superficial layers of muscles may also affect these deeper layers. This can lead to both superficial and deep tissues finding a better alignment and balance.
Organs can also benefit from massage, as they share neurological pain pathways with muscles, bones, and nerves. When muscles, bones, or nerves are distressed, organs can sometimes reflect distress and dysfunction. For example, low back pain can intensify menstrual cramps and menstrual cramps can cause low back muscles to tense. Massage can, therefore, improve symptoms associated with the functioning of both the organ and the muscles.
Does Massage Release Toxins?
Why does my body hurt after a massage?

Does apple cider vinegar help with sore muscles?
What is the best natural pain reliever?
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- Ginger. …
- Turmeric. …
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- Capsaicin. …
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- Valerian Root. …
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- Magnesium. …
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- Cats Claw. …
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- Boswellia. …
- White willow bark.
What foods help relax muscles?
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- Cherries and tart cherry juice.
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- Blueberries.
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- Protein.
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- Magnesium.
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- Curcumin.
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- Pomegranate juice.
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- Arnica.
- Capsaicin.
What helps sore muscles fast?
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- Stretch it out. …
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- Warm-up before weight training. …
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- Hydrate. …
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- Work out with the correct form. …
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- Jump in an ice bath. …
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- Heat up later in the day. …
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- Reach for pineapple or tart cherries. …
- Use your sore muscles.
What home remedy is good for sore muscles?
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- Epsom Salt. Soaking in a tub of warm water with a couple of scoops of Epsom salt has been a proven method for addressing aching muscles over the years. …
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- Apple Cider Vinegar. …
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- Ginger. …
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- Heat and Cold. …
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- Turmeric. …
- Garlic.
What is the best natural pain killer?
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- Ibuprofen, aspirin, and other NSAIDs damage your gut lining. …
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- NSAIDs feed bad gut bacteria. …
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- NSAIDs put you at high risk for heart attack and stroke. …
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- Cryotherapy. …
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- Hot/cold compresses. …
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- Curcumin and other herbal painkillers. …
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
How can I make my muscles recover faster?
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- Get 8 Hours of Shut-Eye. Don’t underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep. …
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- Hydrate. Drinking water after a tough workout can help rid your body of toxins and prevent dehydration. …
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- Drink a Protein Shake. …
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- Apply Muscle Creams. …
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- Grab Some Aspirin. …
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- Ice, Ice Baby. …
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- Stretch Every Day. …
- Roll Out Sore Muscles.
Is a hot bath good for sore muscles?
What is the best painkiller for nerve pain?
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- Topical painkillers. Many over-the-counter creams and ointments are sold to relieve nerve pain. …
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- Painkilling medicines. Some people with neuropathic pain turn to familiar over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen. …
- Supplements and vitamins.
How long do muscles need to recover?
Eccentric contractions cause more muscle damage and thus entail longer recovery. John Berardi, Ph.D., says that taking everything into account, a given muscle will not fully recover until seven to 14 days have elapsed after a hard workout. However, you can resume your workouts after 48 hours of rest.

Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.
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