Therapeutic massage is one of the most effective means used to get rid of various pathological processes and injuries. It provides effective assistance in restoring the normal functioning of all body systems. Massage therapy is part of a range of therapeutic courses prescribed to patients in hospitals and clinics. It is prescribed to vacationers in sanatoriums and dispensaries.
Therapeutic massage has a certain classification. The principle of differentiation depends on the nature of the disease. A certain type of massage is prescribed when recovering a patient after injuries, as well as in the presence of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system. There are purposes for this treatment for diseases of the respiratory system. A special type of massage is performed in the pathology of organs related to the digestive system. In addition, the methodology of the treatment procedure can be changed depending on the nature of a particular disease, as well as on the causes of its occurrence and the clinical form of its manifestation. In this regard, therapeutic back massage in the presence of scoliosis differs from similar appointments in vertebral osteochondrosis. In addition, the methodology of therapeutic effects on the body changes taking into account the various stages of any disease. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of each patient.
Methodological and technical methods of therapeutic massage are similar to hygienic. They include stroking and kneading the skin, as well as rubbing and vibration. The treatment process can be more effective if the classical massage procedure is supplemented by point or segmental.
Manipulations should be accompanied by pleasant sensations of warmth in the patient’s body, an improvement in his general well-being, and also an increase in the vitality of the person being massaged. After this treatment procedure, you can change the nervous excitability of the patient, improve the activity of almost all internal organs, as well as trophic tissue. Under the influence of therapeutic massage, almost completely lost reflexes can come into effect. This type of treatment helps to improve the functioning of the pathways, strengthening the reflex connections of the muscles, blood vessels and internal organs with the brain.
The therapeutic massage has a positive effect on peripheral nerve endings. When performing this procedure, the pain subsides or stops completely, the conductivity of the tissue fibers improves. Massage greatly accelerates the process of nerve repair in case of damage, preventing the formation of pathological processes of a secondary nature in the muscles and joints located in the pathology area.
The effect on the body of this type of procedure is inextricably linked with individual environmental factors. The effectiveness of the impact is significantly reduced if, after carrying out, as well as during the session, the patient experiences any discomfort. In this regard, it is desirable to conduct therapeutic massage at home.
If desired, everyone can master the methodology of relaxing and preventive procedures. Therapeutic massage of the neck and collar zone will bring relief from headaches and fatigue, stress and sleep disturbances, as well as relieve irritability. Mechanical effects on the back area normalize blood circulation, will stimulate the immune system and strengthen the muscular skeleton, which will help keep the spine in the correct position.