Pure Massage Pain Relief

Trigger Points also  known as Contraction Knots, are taunt painful bands of contracted muscle tissue found in overused shortened muscle.  Sometimes a newly formed knot can be located and treated in one or two Therapeutic Massage sessions, especially if you're not experiencing pain or mobility issues.  Often this type Trigger Point is casually found by the massage therapist during a classic relaxation massage session, and in my experience most clients are unaware that knot exists, that is until I press on it to help the client perceive the difference in tension.  In my practice If I find a small knot during a session and it appears to be the only one, I can quickly treat it right then and there.  On the other hand, If there are numerous painful Active Trigger Points, and the client is battling with the unrest of chronic unresolved muscular pain and mobility issues but wants to get better naturally, this would require numerous sessions of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, dependent on what  goals are set. It's important to stress that MTPT is not a quick fix, the healing doesn't take place overnight, and complete healing may not be possible.  So, it's crucial to believe in the treatment and to look for the easements in your painful symptoms.  And to try to incorporate the suggested homecare recommendations that will support the treatments.  

 This is why regular users of massage understand that they are investing in their health, by choosing a natural way to help them feel better, rather than reaching for that not so healthy choice that only serves as a distraction. When one is, or desires to become mindful of their body's signs and feelings of discomfort, they're more apt to take action quickly to alleviate that discomfort and lean on healthy habits that will nourish them= Rest Breaks, Checking in with your Body, Fluids, Healthy meals and gentle Stretches, rather than reaching for a pill to mask the muscle spasm.  

Staying mindful will help you to consider the perpetuating factors that can be causing your muscular aches and pain, and also help you stay injury free.  It's important to understand that muscles that are chronically hypertense are easily damaged, and often have many Active Trigger Points that cause a tremendous drag on the bodies structure during movement, and the low grade nagging constant pain is a constant drain on your energy.   It's important to know Dear Reader, that self- stretching muscles that house untreated active trigger points, often will only cause those muscles to contract even more in defense.  Consider for instance that chronically tight muscles in your jaw and scalp can cause tension headaches and fractured teeth, and worse, cause Neuropathy.

To stay healthy, muscle tissue must be able to return to resting length for nourishment and recovery, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is an advanced Massage Therapy that's highly effective, hands on and conservative.  My custom sessions are treatment focused and Infused with relaxation massage.  This helps turn off your body's alarm by increasing oxygen naturally as your muscles relax, and gives your nervous system the space to enter into the relaxation response.  This type of therapy, can over time help to restore your available muscle tone and lower the volume of your pain,  and in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle,  make you less prone to injury. 

So how does one know when to seek Massage Therapy treatment for tense muscles and knots?

Below I have listed the most common reasons my clients are seeking massage therapy.

-When all your preventive measures are not providing you with relief, your muscles remain clenched even though you're no longer overusing them, you've been drinking enough water and eating healthy.  

-When the stretches that once provided relief from tension are no longer helpful, in fact doing them makes your symptoms worse.

- Having pain upon movement.

-Feeling depressed, or anxious.

-Low energy due to lack of sleep.

-Seeking natural stress and pain relief.

- You're guarding your movements to prevent pain. 

-When you're in need of rest and rejuvenation.  

-When you are unable to concentrate during your mindfulness/meditation practice due to chronic pain.

-You want to feel relaxed prior to surgery.

Susan Ferreira is a Licensed  Massage Therapist who practices a type of Neuro-Muscular Therapy called Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy.  She can often tell you what muscles are involved in your painful symptoms, treat the effected muscles/tendons, and supply you with homecare suggestions that will support your massage therapy treatments.

Helping you to stay Flexible and Injury Free  with Massage Therapy.

Susan Ferreira, LMT #13618

Pure Massage Pain Relief

10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HWY (Located in Sage Center for wholeness and Health)

Beaverton, Oregon 97005

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