Massage therapy is a form of treatment that can enable an increase in range of movement by improving flexibility at the joints. By manually working on the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and joints, a regular massage can help to improve and gain a greater range of movement but also making movements more fluid and decrease the chances of injury.
Increasing range of movement is an important factor that a have a significant impact on performance and everyday living.
By increasing the range of movement that an individual has can have major effects on other parts of their life especially if they are a keen participant in a sporting activity. The more sedentary people are the less fluidity movements become and can actually lead to a great loss in range of movement. Incorporating a regular massage into a fitness regime to increase range of movement can have other benefits as a by-product.
Individuals that may benefit from massage to increase range of movement:-
With all massages there will be an increase in circulation which increases the supply of nutrients to the muscles, this can aid in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness and also improve performance. As people age the length of muscles becomes shorter and tighter which can restrict range of movement and quality of life leading to other complications. Passively stretching the tissues by massage can decrease the chances of injury and increase overall muscle balance.
Benefits of massage for range of movement:-
Many types of massage can have a positive effect on flexibility and range of movement. Massage plays an important role in directly increasing range of movement. It also has many other benefits as a result of increasing the body's rage of movement, such as increased functional movements and increased performance. The specialists at Liverpool are highly qualified in performing all different types of massage that can increase range of movement.
How to book an appointment
Instant massage appointments are available now. If you would like further information regarding any of our services then please email us on office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or call 0151 558 0077.
↑ Back to top
Increasing range of movement is an important factor that a have a significant impact on performance and everyday living.
Who can it help?
By increasing the range of movement that an individual has can have major effects on other parts of their life especially if they are a keen participant in a sporting activity. The more sedentary people are the less fluidity movements become and can actually lead to a great loss in range of movement. Incorporating a regular massage into a fitness regime to increase range of movement can have other benefits as a by-product.
Above: Soft tissue massage of adductor magnus, semitendinosus and semimembranosus musclesIndividuals that may benefit from massage to increase range of movement:-
- Elite athletes
- Recreational athletes
- Individuals in sedentary jobs
- Rehabilitation from injury
- Preventing injury
Benefits of increasing range of movement
With all massages there will be an increase in circulation which increases the supply of nutrients to the muscles, this can aid in reducing delayed onset muscle soreness and also improve performance. As people age the length of muscles becomes shorter and tighter which can restrict range of movement and quality of life leading to other complications. Passively stretching the tissues by massage can decrease the chances of injury and increase overall muscle balance.
Above: Massage and stretch of glenohumeral joint to ease tight musclesBenefits of massage for range of movement:-
- Increase circulation
- Increase nutrients
- Prevent injury
- Reduce pain
- Reduces stress on joints
Above: Massage and stretch of acetabular joint to ease tight hip musclesSummary
Many types of massage can have a positive effect on flexibility and range of movement. Massage plays an important role in directly increasing range of movement. It also has many other benefits as a result of increasing the body's rage of movement, such as increased functional movements and increased performance. The specialists at Liverpool are highly qualified in performing all different types of massage that can increase range of movement.
How to book an appointment
Instant massage appointments are available now. If you would like further information regarding any of our services then please email us on office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or call 0151 558 0077.
↑ Back to top
