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4. Addresses Scar Tissue:
Scars are a result of your nervous system’s response to
tissue damage. Whether from an injury or surgery, scar
tissue heals wounds and serves its purpose. However, scar
tissue fibers, unlike “normal” tissue fibers, are disorganized.
This creates two problems. On one hand, this tissue cannot
function as well as undamaged tissue and does not yield as
well to stretch or compression which is necessary for your
muscles (and its connective tissue) to function efficiently.
Secondly, this disorganized tissue provides a blurrier
picture on your brain map. This makes it so that your brain
cannot activate that area as well or as quickly as other
muscular regions. Concerted and frequent scar tissue
(especially when started soon after an injury or surgery)
work can help dampen this effect and maintain good tissue
health.
turned outside in. Input to your skin, e.g., through massage,
stimulates your brain. More specifically, your brain has a
map of every part of your body so input to each region of
skin can increase your brain’s awareness of that region. The
more aware your brain is of your body, the better it can
judge where you are in space and where your body parts are
relative to each other. This is pivotal for movement
coordination and even injury prevention.
5. Increases Range of Motion:
Massage promotes blood flow to muscle tissue. This
increase in circulation alone can allow you to move further
at joints like hips and shoulders. (Pain-free) Massage also
positively affects your brain’s awareness of your tissue
which essentially makes you feel safe. Your brain is always
unconsciously scanning for threats. If you have ever been
startled, you know what it feels like when your muscles
reflexively get stiff. Similarly, stress and anxiety can
contribute to “stiffness” on an unconscious level. Massage
can help bring on a state of calm which can often help you
move more freely.
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