Deep Tissue Massage
Ashiatsu Massage
Ashiatsu massage is the most luxurious and beneficial form of massage on the planet. From the root words "ashi" meaning foot and "atsu" meaning pressure, this barefoot massage technique uses smooth, fluid strokes that glide over the body. One of the many advantages of using the legs and feet is that the arms and hands are not meant to be weight bearing but the legs, ankles, and feet are. Ashiatsu really saves
and extends a therapists career. The pressure can be as light as a Swedish massage or the deepest massage a therapist can give. For videos visit Ashiatsu Massage.
Utilizing overhead parallel bars for support, balance and leverage, the therapist uses bodyweight and gravity to apply pressure directed through their barefeet. The work is done with the therapist's heel and outer edge of the foot, instep and toes. The combination of gravitational force and the therapist's pressure and flow creates changes in the body's soft tissue, affording deep relaxation and muscle tension relief without the painful poking often associated with regular deep tissue massage using the hands, knuckles, forearms and elbows.
This technique is especially effective for the lower back, spinal erectors, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings and calves, as well as the quads, this technique is shown to actually increase the intervertebral disc space resulting in fluidity of movement and pain relief.
and extends a therapists career. The pressure can be as light as a Swedish massage or the deepest massage a therapist can give. For videos visit Ashiatsu Massage.
Utilizing overhead parallel bars for support, balance and leverage, the therapist uses bodyweight and gravity to apply pressure directed through their barefeet. The work is done with the therapist's heel and outer edge of the foot, instep and toes. The combination of gravitational force and the therapist's pressure and flow creates changes in the body's soft tissue, affording deep relaxation and muscle tension relief without the painful poking often associated with regular deep tissue massage using the hands, knuckles, forearms and elbows.
This technique is especially effective for the lower back, spinal erectors, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings and calves, as well as the quads, this technique is shown to actually increase the intervertebral disc space resulting in fluidity of movement and pain relief.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage is a specific type of massage that focuses on manipulating the deeper layers of the muscle and fascia in our body. By using slow, firm and deep strokes, the massage therapist is able to loosen tight muscles and alleviate muscle tension. Since deep tissue massage can help loosen and stretch tight muscles, this type of massage can promote healing and is often recommended for those recovering from sports related injuries or as a post surgery rehabilitation therapy. The massage therapist can always alter the depth and pressure of the massage. So, talk to your massage therapist to find out if deep tissue massage is suitable for you and if you have any questions.
Sports Massage
Sports massage therapy is geared toward athletes of every kind, from world-class professionals to weekend joggers. The particulars of the massage techniques are specific to the athlete's sport of choice. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements.
Aspects of sports massage are gaining popularity as useful components in a balanced training regimen. Sports massage can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, helps prevent injuries and prepares their body and mind for optimal performance.
One of the key benefits of Sports massage therapy compared to other modalities is its ability to target muscle-tendon junctions. A 2010 study in the journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that even a 30-second massage improved hip-flexor range of motion. Another study conducted by Margaret Jones, Ph.D. of the American College of Sports Medicine, demonstrated a notable trend toward decreased muscle soreness in the athletes who received massage either before or after exercise.
For anyone participating in regular physical activity, Sports massage therapy every week or two may be a great addition to your normal regimen. It's best to talk with a Westborough Massage Therapist to find a plan that will work best with your schedule, level of activity and budget.
Aspects of sports massage are gaining popularity as useful components in a balanced training regimen. Sports massage can be used as a means to enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, helps prevent injuries and prepares their body and mind for optimal performance.
One of the key benefits of Sports massage therapy compared to other modalities is its ability to target muscle-tendon junctions. A 2010 study in the journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that even a 30-second massage improved hip-flexor range of motion. Another study conducted by Margaret Jones, Ph.D. of the American College of Sports Medicine, demonstrated a notable trend toward decreased muscle soreness in the athletes who received massage either before or after exercise.
For anyone participating in regular physical activity, Sports massage therapy every week or two may be a great addition to your normal regimen. It's best to talk with a Westborough Massage Therapist to find a plan that will work best with your schedule, level of activity and budget.
Trigger Point / Neuro Muscular Therapy (NMT)
A trigger point is a tight area within muscle tissue that causes pain in other parts of the body. A trigger point in the back, for example, may reduce referral pain in the neck. The neck, now acting as a satellite trigger point, may then cause pain in the head. The pain may be sharp and intense or a dull ache.
Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.
The results and benefits of trigger point massage are releasing constricted areas in the muscles, thus alleviating pain. You can experience a significant decrease in pain after just one treatment. Receiving massage with trigger point therapy at Westborough Massage, on a regular basis can help you naturally manage pain and stress from chronic injuries.
Trigger point massage therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. In this type of massage for trigger point therapy, the recipient actively participates through deep breathing as well as identifying the exact location and intensity of the discomfort.
The results and benefits of trigger point massage are releasing constricted areas in the muscles, thus alleviating pain. You can experience a significant decrease in pain after just one treatment. Receiving massage with trigger point therapy at Westborough Massage, on a regular basis can help you naturally manage pain and stress from chronic injuries.
