How Does Massage Therapy Work & Is It Effective?

Have you ever been curious about how massage therapy works? If yes, you’re not alone. This form of bodywork has been around for centuries, but the modern version is a more improved and effective practice that can yield numerous physical and mental benefits.

Massage therapy works by manipulating muscles and other soft tissues to increase circulation, reduce pain, alleviate emotional and physical stress, and boost overall wellbeing. It can also help relax tight muscles, increase flexibility, decrease inflammation, accelerate healing, and lower blood pressure. The techniques used in this type of bodywork include hands-on methods or various tools to apply pressure to particular areas of the body.

Is This Therapy Effective?

Techniques Offered at Croydon Sports Injury Clinic Ltd

While there are many techniques, these are the ones primarily used in our practice:

• Swedish – utilises long strokes, kneading, circular movements, vibration, and tapping
• Sports – similar to Swedish, this type of bodywork is altered specifically for the needs of athletes and can be given before or after a workout
• Deep tissue – this intense, deep pressure method helps alleviate chronic muscle tension
• Trigger point – there’s a deeper focus on tight areas in the muscles (“knots”) with this technique, which also works for muscle spasms