Therapeutic massage uses various techniques for both therapeutic and relaxation purposes by acting on the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems, thereby giving a sense of well-being.
After muscle and tendon injuries, fractures, operations, injured muscles become tense, knotted and immobile. These techniques employed can assist in speeding up the healing process and prevent complications such as scar tissue formation, decreased joint mobility and assist the patient to return to their normal life.
Remedial or Therapeutic massage treats not only the injured area but the whole body and addresses the root cause of pain. Therapeutic massage can lower cortisol levels and increase serotonin and dopamine levels. These hormonal changes control pain, improve mood, enhance sleep, decrease stress and anxiety, and promote relaxation.