HAT EXACTLY IS MASSAGE THERAPY?4 Elements Lethbridge What-Is-Massage-Therapy
Massage Therapy is the manipulation of muscular and connective tissues, both superficial and deep, by using varying techniques to decrease pain and soreness, enhance muscle function, promote relaxation, increases circulation, removes metabolic waste, and helps the healing process of the body. Massage Therapy may be applied to muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joints through the use of effleurage, petrissage, vibrations, rocking, joint play, neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, and other therapeutic applications. The therapist may use their thumbs, palms, fingertips, forearms or elbows to apply pressure on the client’s body.