Santa Barbara Deep Tissue – Riktr PRO Massage, Nicola, LMT
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A single massage can have a positive influence on psychological health – research findings show it can improve state anxiety, negative mood, and experience of physical pain. Whereas, multiple massages can positively affect more enduring variables, including trait anxiety, depression, and delayed assessment of pain.
Read More Facts on & Massage for Mental HealthIn particular, deep tissue massage is the technique of choice for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. Deep tissue massage is particularly helpful because it loosens the tendons, ligaments, and fascia that have become painfully tight over time, relaxing them back into their normal posture.
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Therapeutic Massage Therapy is defined as the mobilization of soft tissue (such as muscle, fascia and body fluids) to restore normal systemic and bio-mechanical/functional use. It can be used to assist in the treatment of most musculo-skeletal and associated problems, and regular Therapeutic Massage Therapy results in improved circulatory, lymphatic and neurological functioning.
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Cerebral palsy presents wide-ranging symptoms, so comprehensive management of the disorder includes several forms of intervention. Massage therapy serves as a complementary treatment, reinforcing the benefits of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other CP care. Benefits of massage therapy extend beyond physical structures, supporting a healthy mind, body, and soul.
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Muscle body tension refers to the condition in which muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for an extended period. Muscle tension is typically caused by the physiological effects of stress and can lead to episodes of back pain. When the body is stressed, muscles tense up. Muscle tension is almost a reflex reaction to stress—the body’s way of guarding against injury and pain. With sudden onset stress, the muscles tense up all at once and then release their tension when the stress passes.
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