attagirl
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Healing - 2007/06/26 03:16
There are four stages of healing through massage. These include: relief, correction, strengthening, and lets not forget maintenance.
The first few sessions of massage therapy are generally aimed at relief. Relieving pain, reducing muscle tension and relaxing nerves. Mainly focusing on the symptoms of the problem.
Once the pain is gone, the massage therapist will start to work on the problem that caused the pain to begin with. This is referred to as correction. Focuses on the stimulating the lymphatic system and working out knotted and scarred muscle fibers.
Next you move into the strengthening area. Working on the weak areas to build strength so that there is no re-occurrence of the problem. The idea is to build strength in the areas so they are properly supported.
Maintenance is the final stage and is considered the first step in preventing other injuries. Obviously the maintenance techniques are aimed at treating and preventing new problems.
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