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What massage technique would stimulate a muscle and cause vasodilation?
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What is a petrissage massage technique?
The technique involves kneading or rolling the belly of the muscle. this service is done at the end of the shampoo
What massage technique can help relieve muscle spasm?
The recommended way of relieving a muscle spasm is a muscle-energy technique called reciprocal inhibition. What you do is have the person with the spasm contract the antagonist muscle(s) related to the ones in spasm. Works like a charm.
What is the purpose of deep massage?
Deep massage is a type of a health massage therapy that aims to reach muscle structures beneath the superficial tissues. The techniques use are somewhat similar to other type of massages but the pressure and force exerted is greater. It helps relieve muscle pain and improves blood circulation making it an ideal massage technique for active individuals and athletes.
What does vasodilation in the skin and viscera result from?
relaxation of smooth muscle in the arterioles
Vasodilation is a widening of the lumen due to smooth muscle contraction.?
Yes
How does massage therapy help to relieve stress?
depending on the type of massage techniques used, there can be many effects experienced. However, the general effects are relaxation of the muscles (which leads to a decrease in tension and tension related illnesses) and improved circulation.
What are some techniques used during a sports massage?
Sports massages focus on techniques to improve mobility of muscle and joints to improve performance and reduce injury. General deep tissue massage is the most common technique used to achieve this.
What is relaxation of the smooth muscle in the artery wall which causes the artery wall to become larger?
Vasodilation
What a nerve may stimulate in time of danger?
muscle
What do neurons stimulate?
Motor nerves stimulate the muscles to move.
Can a massage chair tone muscles?
A massage chair (the mechanical kind) may be able to produce some muscle tone enhancement, but this remains to be proven.The best way to receive muscle tone improvements is through regular ecersize and massage by a professional massage therapist.
How do you give a neck massage?
There are a number of techniques that can be used when giving a neck massage. One technique is to place each thumb on the back of the person's neck and to rub the bottom of the neck where it meets the shoulders. However, pressure is often more of a factor than technique when giving a successful massage. It is advised that you ask the person whether or not the pressure is correct and adjust your pressure accordingly.
