There is some controversy on this topic between the medical community and the massage practitioners. There is no empirical data that the flow of blood changes after a massage, but no studies have been conducted about the flow of blood during a massage. From a practical point of view, mechanical manipulation of tissue will affect the venous blood flow during circulatory massage, as in Swedish massage. This can actually be seen and felt during the therapy. The effects on the cardiovascular system has been generally agreed upon to be significant enough that clearance from a doctor is necessary under certain circumstances. The list is a long one and includes; hypertension, varicose veins, mitral valve prolapse, pacemakers, stents, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, angina, Aortic aneurysm etc.
The nervous system tells the muscular system what to do.
the ratio of a preganglionic neuron to
Homeostasis is when your body is in balance. Massage helps improve circulation, lymph flow, calm your muscular and nervous system, and helps balance your hormones. All of this helps your body bring itself back into a state of balance.
Nervous system
autonomic nervous system
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Temporarily slows actions of the nervous system.
It depends on the techniques that are used. Some techniques will stimulate the nervous system (such as some forms of tapotment). This is useful before an athletic event, because your muscles are stimulated. Some techniques act like a sedative, and are very relaxing (such as kneading, petrissage and effleurage). However, the effects of massage are more effective on the ANS (automatic nervous system) which houses the PNS and SNS. (parasympathetic nervous system, and sympathetic nervous system, respectivley).
The nervous system
the main effect of a stimulant is speeding up in the nervous system. (the opposite of a depressant is a stimulant) deprassants slow down the nervous system
The massage treatments are USUALLY started on the back because: a) this is where the most trouble is b) you have access to the occipital area, where you can stimulate the PNS and SNS (parasympathetic nervous system and sympathetic nervous system, respectively) which will help your client relax, c) the client requests A massage therapist will start their treatment wherever their client wishes.
No, drugs can have vastly different effects on the central nervous system.