neurological, physical and physiological effects

Question 1

why do we need massage?

Answer 1

for stress and for rehab

Question 2

what are some physical effects of massage?

Answer 2

increase in ROM - muscle lengthening of the tissue

change in blood pressure

deep techniques

change in heart rate

change in muscle tonicity

reduction of trigger point sensitive

creating a muscle pump

Question 3

what are some physiological effects of massage?

Answer 3

change in metabolism

proprioception - post exercise-induced muscle damage

generate lines of stress to encourage correct collagen disposition

creating an interstitial pump

reduction of trigger point sensitivity

Question 4

what are some neurological effects of massage?

Answer 4

decrease in neuromuscular activity

decrease in neurological transmutation speed

massage post-exercise induced muscle damage can aid in proprioception

stimulation of the pain gate principle for analgesia