Therapeutic massage in Physical and mental wellbeing

By Complementary Therapies by Greta 

I have found through experience of doing thousands of therapeutic massages that a high portion of the clients choose to have more routine treatments particular around, neck, middle and lower back, because of the benefits of treating the muscles of those areas plus the good feeling of wellbeing they experience after treatment.

A thorough deep tissue massage not only help to relieve pain patterns, due to busy work, and family lives and quite often physical reaction to stress and anxiety, the clients also have told me they experience relaxation afterwards.  

I want to emphasize that deep tissue, is a massage technique that works on the deeper layers of muscle tissue and uses slow, firm strokes and pressure to ease and release tension deep in your muscles.  

Be aware that the goal of deep tissue massage is not to leave you feeling relaxed; it tends to tackle particular physical, muscular problems but you may experience relaxation due to improvement of pain.  I can tell you that some firm pressure applied by a skilled and experienced therapist, around the neck and back muscles will make you feel so much better.  This effect is due to the increase of blood flow to the area in tension.

It is normal to feel a bit sore, or tired after a deep tissue massage, so give yourself plenty of time to get settled, and have a lie-down, put some cold compress or hot if you prefer or even have a shower afterwards.  

Remember it is really important to drink plenty of water to continue to flush out the toxins in the muscles and any discomfort should go away within a few hours.

Now you know what deep tissue is and its benefit; if you add- on to your treatment CBD oil this will go beyond the expected response of the typical deep tissue treatment. 

I want to explain what CBD stands for. CBD is cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis.  It is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. 

I read a USA Harvard study about the use of CBD on children, and this says that CBD's strongest scientific evidence is for its effectiveness in treating childhood epilepsy syndromes.  Other studies have been conducted and has shown that CBD is commonly used to address anxiety, and for patients who suffer of insomnia, those studies suggest that CBD may help with both falling asleep and staying asleep.  

A study from the European Journal of Pain showed that CBD inhibits inflammatory and neuropathic pain, so in this way is where CBD may offer an option for treating different types of chronic pain.  Is here where the CBD oil comes to show the therapeutic effect when apply topical through the skin.

Therapeutic CBD oil, balms, and sticks can only be obtained through your licensed massage therapist and other practitioner involved in this area of pain.  

I personally have witnessed the wonder of CBD. Since I have license, I bought some CBD oil, balms,  and stick for therapeutic use, and  recently while on holiday to the beach I had a tremendous muscular pain in my left calf, I used the CBD balm along with a self-massage and the pain went away. I applied three times with self massage and next day I was recovered.  So, I believe the combination of massage and CBD oil is a wonderful resource massage therapists have to offer to clients.

Whichever way you prefer the treatment to be done, consider that this is always an investment in your own wellbeing. Remember you only have one body and mind, so look after it.

If you need a therapeutic Deep tissue massage, don't hesitate to contact me. 

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Neuro muscular Technique (NMT) or Trigger Point Therapy (TPT).

Did you know that trigger points are contracted group of fibers in the muscle that cause pain? 

Trigger points are tiny contraction knots found in the connective tissue that surrounds the muscle (the myofascia). These can be acutely painful in themselves and typically cause referred pain in another part of the body.  

Apart from pain, trigger points bring on numbness, tingling, hypersensitivity and a sense of burning. Some of the physical problems caused are lack of coordination, reduced mobility, stiffness, swelling and weakness.

Inflammation occurs when a muscle is injured. The body recognizes this and this contracted fibre causes pain which makes you protect the muscle to prevent further damage. 

What is Trigger point therapy?

It is a neuromuscular therapy designed to speed up recovery from injury, correct muscular imbalances and relieve pain. We usually stretch the muscle and then apply pressure to areas of muscle tightness or ‘knots’. This helps to relive muscle tension and promote healing. 

Treating trigger points

This a technique involves applying pressure on trigger points using a series of short firm strokes, designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release.  Trigger point therapy is most often used with other massage techniques to treat specific conditions.

Trigger points hurt when compressed but the moderate pain felt during massage is therapeutic in itself, since the electric impulses generated disrupt the neurological feedback loop that maintains a trigger point.  

The pressure we do with Neuromuscular (NMT) or trigger point therapy ‘reprograms’ the neuromuscular system so that pain decreases. This promotes healing as the inflammation decreases and you experience reduced pain and tightness.

Who benefits from trigger point therapy?

Trigger point therapy can be beneficial for conditions including:

• Muscle injury
• Muscle tightness
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Repetitive strain injury
• Frozen shoulders

If this therapy sounds right for you please book your next appointment online in my website: https://complementarytherapiesbygreta.com  or directly to my email jonesg390@gmail.com 

 I will be happy to schedule an appointment and help you reach your wellness goals.

Aromatherapy - what is it good for?

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Aromatherapy is a true holistic therapy, offering simultaneous healing on physical, emotional and energetic levels. Aromatherapy works by simply taking a deep breath or through massaging on the skin, where the aromatic molecules enter our blood stream and travel to all parts of our body. 

It has been used for thousands of years. Aromatherapy uses concentrated oils that are made from the flowers, fruit, seeds, leaves, root or bark of plants. They are called essential oils.

There is some evidences that Aromatherapy may help with general health and well-being, anxiety and some side effects of cancer treatment.  Aromatherapy is used to relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, arthritis, to boost wellbeing, and even the pain of childbirth, among others.

The theory behind aromatherapy is that each essential oil has properties that give health benefits.  Some essential oils are thought to:

• have an anti-inflammatory effect which may help with arthritis and muscular pain
• help to fight off infection
• help with sleeping problems and lessen anxiety
• change your heart or breathing rate or make you feel calm or excited

A research I read from a study of the Aromatherapy in the UK says that essential oil works in two ways:

• you absorb them through the skin into your body tissues
• they stimulate your sense of smell to set off a reaction in your body

As Aromatherapist I know that essential oils work because of chemicals in the oil. These bind with receptors in the part of our brain "the olfactory bulb" that has to do with smell. Therefore this affects the emotional centre of our brain limbic system. we have many systems when it comes to Anatomy & Physiology of the human body.

Aromatherapy massage

Today, aromatherapy is widely used in various health care settings: in hospitals for stress, nausea and cancer care; in senior care facilities for reducing agitation, improving sleep, and improving indoor air quality; and in massage therapy for relaxation and reducing body pain,  due to sprains, strains, and tension.

Concentrated essential oils can cause severe skin damage. Some cancer treatments can make the skin more sensitive.  The therapist will dilute the essential oils in a specific ratio of carrier oils and drops of essential oils, because the concentration of each essential oil is very powerful and should be used in moderation to get the effectiveness in the treatment goal.  

Usually an aromatherapy massage is relaxing and soothing but sometimes can be invigorating.  It all depends of the treatment goal the client is looking for.

Aromatherapy Safety

I do not recommend using essential oils without diluting them first. Add essential oils to a carrier oil such as jojoba, coconut, almond,  olive oil, grapeseed oil, or others, before using, but make sure you are not allergic to any of those carrier oils as some of them come from nuts. Diluting them in this way provides a measure of protection from skin irritation, allergic reactions, and even sensitization.  Also citrus oils can be phytotoxic to the day light. 

A general rule of thumb for diluting is to use fro children (6+), pregnant women, elderly adults, those with compromised immune systems, sensitive skin, or other serious health issues a 1% dilution (3 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil).

  A 2% dilution is acceptable for the average adult with no health issues. Higher dilutions can be used, depending on the situation and the health of the person they will be applied on. 

I can give testimony of the wonders of the Aromatherapy has done on me and still use  it on my children to help them to calm down specially my special needs son. 

My first qualification was in 2007 back in UK, when studied a Diploma in Aromatherapy. I learnt a lot and I am still learning.  It really is a glorious and effective treatment. 

If you are ready to get the benefits of the Aromatherapy don't hesitate in contact me to create a special treatment goal with the essential oils.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. 

All about Complementary Therapies!

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Hi, I want to explain a little bit about what is a Complementary therapy?

A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside of your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with every day pain or discomfort you may feel due a muscle spasm,  tension, stress related illnesses and they may also help you to cope better with symptoms caused by the cancer or side effects caused by cancer treatment. 

Most conventional doctors with knowledge on complementary therapies are supportive of his patient with cancer using complementary therapies so they prescribe or recommend them to their patients to help them manage pain and improve your quality of life.

What are the complementary therapies available?

• Aromatherapy
• Reiki
• Reflexology
• Indian head massage
• Massage therapy
• Acupuncture
• Herbal medicine
• Meditation or visualisation
• Yoga

I invite you to have a look at my website here  https://complementarytherapiesbygreta.abmp.com  and see what I offer and how I can help you on your wellness goals.  
   

Thanks for your time!