Many aches and pains are the result of overused and abused muscle tissue. Muscle that is subjected to stress and strain over time starts to breakdown at the cellular level. Tissue breakdown leads to the development of scar tissue or excessive collagen formation, binding muscle fibres together. Normal suppleness is replaced by rigid, taut bands, rippled with “knots” and resulting in pain.

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE (RMT)

• Elimination of trigger points, or painful knots that develop in overworked muscle
• Increased blood flow to tissues
• Accelerated tissue healing due to increased blood flow and oxygen delivery
• Increased rate of toxin removal, including lactic acid and other byproducts of tissue breakdown
• Depletion of scar tissue or excessive collagen build-up between muscle fibres
• Lowered risk of muscle and tendon injury
• Restored strength via increased force production capabilities of muscle