Trigger Point Therapy
Muscle knots are “trigger points” that are small patches of muscle fibres that have super-contracted causing aching and stiffness. These Trigger points can affect the performance of the while muscle when in use. Trigger points spread pain to other areas and can create other trigger points if left unchecked. They seem to be a big part in many common pain problems like neck pain and lower back pain. Minor Trigger points are self-treatable but major trigger point problem need the careful had of a specialist.
Swedish massage therapy is one of the most common types of massage that people are aware of. Swedish massage is one of the best-known types of bodywork practiced today with the goal of relaxing the entire body. The combination of relaxation combined with rubbing the muscles with long strokes in direction of blood flow returning to the heart. Swedish massage goes beyond just simple relaxation, it is exceptionally beneficial for oxygen levels in the blood, removing muscle toxins and improving flexibility and circulation in body.
Deep Tissue Massage focuses on the deepest layers of muscle, tendons, tissue, and fascia around the bones and joints. It uses deeper pressure to release chronic muscle tension and fatigue in the body. Deep tissue massage as been found to lower blood pressure in clients after one 60 minute deep tissue massage. Clinical Psychiatry studies have found that massage modalities like deep tissue massage reduce heart rate, stress hormone levels, boost relaxation and mood by the triggering of the release of serotonin and oxytocin in the brain.