Myofascial massage: what, how and for whom?

What is it?

Myofascial massage is a massage technique that does not affect the muscles and fascia surrounding the muscle (sheath of connective tissue that form sheaths for the muscles). The peculiarity of the method lies in the fact that you can achieve complete relaxation of one or a group of muscles that are in spasm (the clamping voltage). Superficial or subcutaneous fascia located under a layer of subcutaneous fat and that affects them a massage.





The purpose of the massage is to get rid of myofascial pain syndrome (MPs), which is manifested by spasm of the muscles. Due to too much load in the muscle tissue creates a strong tension and aktiviziruyutsya trigger points (painful compression). Causes — direct injury of the muscles or a sprain. For athletes frequent cause of activation triggers an unfortunate twist, throw, jump. Sharp active movement also adversely affect performance of the muscles. However myofascial the massage is not only for injuries — it is useful for actively training people to more effectively work the muscles.



 

A little about MBS

If myofascial pain, at first glance, is purely functional in nature, then the question arises as to whether you want to do to treat it? Because spasm of the muscles sooner or later will be held by itself and the pain will disappear without treatment. Actually, not so harmless as it seems. First, spazmirovannah muscle develops anoxia and the metabolism, which in severe and prolonged spasm leads to degeneration of muscle fibers and inflammatory processes. Without treatment or improper treatment of myofascial pain may develop into chronic form.

How does massage

The muscles are covered by connective tissue and form a larger myofascial chain. The effect of myofascial massage focuses on the muscular and nervous system. The pressure exerted by the massage therapist or during self-massage, focused on the fascia of the muscles, making them more flexible, alive and help to restore functions. This massage has a major influence on tissue fluid, lubrication of muscles, thereby improving blood flow in the body. Blood circulation works better due to the release of connective tissue (fascia) that covers the muscles, and relieve tension and stagnation. Special benefits these actions bring to the athletes. Muscle motor allows you to better cope with the high physical stress and prevents muscle injury. That's why myofascial massage is especially recommended for people actively practicing.

Myofascial massage masseur

The good news: myofascial massage can do as a specialist, so you do. If you decided to go to the massage therapist, awaits you the next. Initially, you will be probing to determine where the voltage miscue Then this voltage will be removed with the help of special movements of the hands and additional massage accessories. Pass this massage is recommended every 3-5 days. The first session lasts no more than 40 minutes to protect the body from too much stress, but subsequent sessions can take up to 90 minutes.

Myofascial massage starts with the neck and moves to the shoulders, then the spine and finally the lumbar-sacral spine. During myofascial massage is the pressure vertically around the perimeter of the muscle (pressure is on both sides of the spine). The following technique — kneading: the massage hands move along the body from the bottom up. It relaxes and stretches the muscles.

Self-massage

Myofascial self-massage or rolling on the foam roller method, available to all. We just need to understand the process and the used equipment (it can be various rollers, balls and the like) and put pressure on the right points — this will help repair muscles and return them to normal functionality.

First, find your own trigger points — "knots" that form in muscles. To recognize it by pain that extends beyond the area of pressure. For example, you can massage a certain point on the thigh, and the pain will be spread across the foot. It is this point and need to work on the video. Be prepared for the fact that the pain will be quite strong and unpleasant but tolerable. But after rolling you need to feel far better.





Important! Laminating the muscle to slowly and slightly. Never prokatyvaja joints or bones. It is not recommended to roll the lower back — it is better to massage with a tennis or a baseball. Also best not to massage their own neck — it is better to seek professional help.

Advantages and precautions

The contraindications myofascial massage the same as usual: inflammation in areas of the body and problems with the blood vessels. Otherwise, it shows all just athletes — primarily because it helps to quickly restore proper and pain-free motion and improves the performance of workouts.

A profound impact on the fascias and muscles and destroys spasticskie nodes relaxes tense muscles and adhesions formed between myshechne layers. Myofascial massage restores normal blood flow and tissue health. However, its effect spreads even further. For example, if you do it regularly then you will improve posture, coordination of movements and, therefore, sports achievements, and quality of life in General.

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