Question 1

Myofascial Release

Accepted Answer

Myofascial Release techniques focus on relieving pain and tightness in the fascial tissue that surrounds your muscles. Either by picking up or by stretching the tissues, we can increase the production of fluid, the temperature and length of collagen fibres, and break up adhesions within the fascia which will all in turn increase the elasticity of the myofascial tissue, allowing more movement and preventing further restrictions.

Question 2

Trigger Points

Accepted Answer

Trigger Points are areas of muscle or fascia which have tightened and caused a restriction of blood flow. They might cause pain only when pressed, or they might cause constant pain referring out to a larger area. Trigger point therapy works by pushing fresh blood into the area and interrupting the signals to the constricted fibres surrounding them allowing them to release.

Question 3

Stretching

Accepted Answer

Stretching keeps muscles, fascia and joints flexible. I use two different types of stretches in my massages. Passive, where you relax and allow me to provide the pull for the stretch. Or with active resistance, whereby you resist my pressure. Both work to boost blood and oxygen flow to the area and help flush out waste products. They reset signals to the muscle and fascial fibres and increase range of motion in the joints.

Question 4

Hot Stone Massage

Accepted Answer

Hot Stone massage is deeply relaxing. It increases the temperature of the tissues and improves circulation. It can relieve pain and tension and reduces stress.

Hot Stone massage is not suitable for clients with: High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, varicose veins, autoimmune dysfunction, pregnancy, neuropathy or epilepsy.

Question 5

Rocking

Accepted Answer

Rocking helps to calm the nervous system and relaxes the body. It helps you to let go of areas that may be tightly held and releases endorphins to boost your mood and reduce stress.

Question 6

Swedish Massage

Accepted Answer

Swedish massage techniques are long, flowing strokes and kneading of the tissues. They have a broader focus and a rhythm that induces relaxation and release of tension within the body.

Question 7

Cupping Therapy

Accepted Answer

Cupping Therapy involves creating suction on the skin. Unlike regular massage techniques that use positive pressure (compression), cupping lifts the tissues, creating negative pressure. This negative pressure can be used in a number of ways to help increase circulation, release adhesions and alleviate pain in a specific area. 
In my practice I use both hard plastic cups for static cupping and softer, silicone cups for dynamic (moving) cupping.

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