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In the field of Massage Therapy, there are a myriad of topics and information that many do not know. Let's learn something!
Cupping Therapy
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According to WebMD, Cupping Therapy is a form of alternative medicine, or "ancient" alternative medicine if we want to be fancy. In this practice, the therapist will place cups, whether they are silicone, vacuum, or manual pump, on your skin to create a suction. The suction of the connective tissue, fascia, helps with pain, inflammation, and circulation of blood flow. It is also beneficial to use to help release any adhesions and stuck tissue.
Note: This therapy will result in bruising that may last a few days up to 2 weeks.
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Add on Cupping to your session for $15!
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy, may also be considered as Neuromuscular, is a modality that's main focal point is releasing trigger points along the body that cause a disruption to proper muscular alignment. A trigger point is a knot/adhesion that appears from overuse of a muscle or being in stagnant positions for long periods of time. This adhesion can cause referring pain, to different areas of the body such as headaches.
Note: To fully release trigger points may have to be done in multiple sessions and may become activated when worked on.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument- assisted mobilization. It involves scraping the skin and it is meant to help the therapist identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue.
Therefore, the goals of this technique are to decrease pain and increase function within the fascia (connective tissue).
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Note: May cause redness and bruising.
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Red Light Therapy
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Red Light Therapy is a tool that uses low power red light that is applied to the skin. The absorption of red light activates the mitochondria in your cells, which is what produces energy (ATP).
Studies show that the effects of red light therapy improves exercise performance and recovery by decreasing inflammation and oxidative stress in muscles while simultaneously increasing muscle mass gained after training.
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Note: For this therapy to be effective, consistency and hydration is important. It is a process and results may not happen overnight.
Cold Plunge
Research has shown that the submersion in cold water helps in reducing inflammation, reduce the degree of muscle damage, and reduce soreness. These benefits may be the result of rapid constriction of the blood vessels due to the cold water. The cold can trigger responses in your body, such as decreased metabolic activity, alterations in hormone production and blood flow, and activation of the immune system. Along with enhancing your mood and focus.
A drawback for athletes, cold-water immersion may affect different types of training in different ways. For those engaged in resistance training, cold water may turn down the molecular signaling pathways that are normally activated after exercise. This may hinder long-term improvements in strength, muscle growth and performance. However, cold-water immersion doesn't appear to negatively affect endurance training in the same way.
If you have risk factors issued with cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, check with your health care provider to ensure a cold plunge is safe for you to try!
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Cold Plunge is available as an add on for an extra $25 towards your massage.