Category: Massage Theory

Trigger point – (Myofascial):   An area of hyper-irritability within soft tissue structures, characterized by local tenderness and sometimes referred phenomena.  These referred sensations can include pain, tingling, numbness burning, or itching. Not all trigger points refer pain, some are just localized.  Each person is different depending on their life history. Localized areas of deep tenderness…

Sports Massage – specific areas of trouble and Sports Massage Strokes Running/Jogging:Long distance: Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Adductors, Gastrocnemius, Knees, Ankles, Plantar Fascia, Quadratus Lumborum, Piriformis, Gluteals, Iliopsoas, Abdominals, Trapezius, Deltoids, Teres Major, Teres Minor. Distance running stresses the joints because of the repetitive pounding and jarring of the hips, knees, ankles and feet. The balance of…

Pre-event Guidelines Sports Massage is basically applying the principles of bodywork and massage to athletes.  What makes it different is that athletes have very special needs.   Knowing the person and the sport is what will make your treatment of greater value. This is a short, specific treatment given immediately before ( 30 minutes- 24 hours…

Aerobic Training Builds aerobic fitness which is the body’s ability to take in, transport and use oxygen. Aerobic Training is work done at an intensity that puts stress on the athlete’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems.  Beyond this stress level is the aerobic threshold, the point at which the athlete goes from aerobic training (having enough…

Pregnancy Massage Physiological Changes for Massage Therapists/Massage Students Area of change  Changes suggestions for massage/bodywork Abdominal wall fascia, muscle, skin stretches stretch marks may appear rectus abdominus under considerable strain linea alba may give way  ( diastasis recti) abdominal contents protrude at midline cross-fiber attachments of obliques along rib cage to relieve tension avoid direct…