https://hyperhealth.com.au/post/what-is-massage-therapy
Kim Le
November 15, 2022
" My body feels stiff and tight, who can I go see?"
Massage therapy is a form of treatment that manipulates tight, overworked areas of the body including fascia, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Using a variety of techniques and degrees of pressure, it helps relieve muscle tightness and restore it back to its optimal function and movement.
A massage therapist can use tools such as cupping, heat pack, hot stones, scrapping techniques and even dry needling to relieve muscle tension.
So why do we have muscle tightness and how does it happen? It comes down to the use of our muscle fibres contracting and expanding everyday and how we overload them throughout the day. The more demanding the activity, e.g. exercise and heavy labour, the more the muscle fibres contract and seize, thus, making them unable to expand rapidly causing muscle tightness.
Muscle tightness can restrict movement and limit mobility which stops us from achieving our daily goals to the fullest potential. By applying pressure and utilising the correct techniques, it helps loosen the tight muscles and expands the muscle fibres whilst relieving tension built up in the muscles.
What are the benefits?
If you have any further questions about how we can help with tight muscle and soreness, head over to our Contact Us page, or book in now to make an appointment.
Tech neck, commonly found in office workers spending long hours looking at screens, can be resolved by regular neck exercises and improved desk ergonomics. Regular breaks and bonus exercises such as the 'double chin' method can also help to alleviate symptoms.
Desk job neck strain can be mitigated through ergonomic monitor setup, strategic workspace equipment positioning, regular movement breaks, posture-strengthening activities and tech-smart solutions. A combination of these methods can alleviate discomfort and improve long-term neck health.
Desk workers can relieve neck pain through regular neck rotations, shoulder rolls, and chin tucks. Also, an ergonomic desk setup, including proper monitor positioning and supportive chair, can prevent strain. Regular movement breaks are also essential to enhance blood flow and prevent stiffness. Severe cases may need professional treatments like physiotherapy, massage therapy, and chiropractic care.
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