SANTA POLA MASSOTHERAPY
SANTA POLA MASSOTHERAPY CLINIC
La massage therapy It is one of the oldest physiotherapeutic treatments known. It is a combination of varied manoeuvres, based on movement and pressure, applied to the body and with therapeutic objectives.
When applying the massage we can do it at 3 levels deep:
- Superficial: it is carried out with a minimum intensity, it acts on the skin and the subcutaneous tissue.
- Medium: a greater intensity is applied, acting on the superficial and middle musculature. It is the most used.
- Deep: maximum intensity to reach the deepest muscles. It is usually used in the sports field.
Massage therapy at Clínica del Río-Hortega
PREMIUM QUALITY of massage therapy in physiotherapy:
- Rubbing: it is a superficial displacement of the skin that is carried out with the palm of the hand or the balls of the fingers. This gentle maneuver is usually used at the beginning of the massage to prepare the area. It has a sedative and draining effect.
- Friction: it is deeper than the previous one, it consists of a displacement of the skin over the musculature. It is done with the ball of the fingers. It is widely used in keloids.
- Pressure: consists of compressing an area with both hands or between the thumb and the rest of the fingers. It can be done with displacement or statically. Sedative action and improves circulation.
- Kneading: traction is performed with the thumb and forefinger of both hands with a series of contortions of the muscle belly. Analgesic effect, improves circulation, eliminates toxins, muscle relaxation.
- Vibrations: these are contractions that are carried out with the forearm and are transmitted to the physiotherapist's hand that is in contact with the patient's skin surface. sedative effect
Indications in physiotherapy:
- Relieves and calms pain.
- Promotes relaxation.
- Release adhesions.
- Improves circulation
- Reduces edema.
Every physiotherapist has to start from massage therapy to start any treatment and depending on the patient and the reason for the consultation, apply and combine it with other appropriate techniques.
