Remedial massage stkilda
Do Massage
Guns Pay Off?
In recent years, massage guns in Myotherapy Stkilda have
become increasingly popular among athletes, physical therapists, and
essentially anyone in pain, especially during pandemic times when many spas and
health centres had to close. This year witnessed the height of online shop
sales for at-home self-care items such percussion therapy massagers and
exercise equipment. Massage tools are said to be beneficial because they
"increase blood flow, reduce lactic acid, and break the pain cycle in the
brain." Although the most sought-after guns cost much more, such as
high-end ones from Theragun ($1357) and Hypervolt ($599.95), than the basic
models, which typically cost around $100. So, are these massage devices
actually worth the advertising and price? We look into the advantages and the
promises made by specialists in the industry of percussion massager instruments
and massage guns.
Massagers: Do They Really Help?
Since massage guns are so new, the scientific research on
them is still in its infancy and has not yet reached a conclusion. However,
recent clinical investigations have shown that they do work and offer
advantages, so there is now sufficient data to take them seriously. Along with
other recovery instruments like foam rollers and massage balls, percussion
treatment and the use of massage guns do have a place in the area of physical
therapy for recovery. Massage tools assert that their finest use are for muscle
soreness, lactic acid recovery following exercise, and potential range of
motion expansion. You may be aware of the advantages of massage and its
game-changing impact for managing muscular aches and pains, recovering from
injuries, and treating chronic pain, but a massage gun cannot even come close
to a trained clinical massage therapist's care. When a massage therapist uses
their elbows, forearms, and thumbs to apply manual massage techniques, you
experience less pain, more movement, and less tension. But can deep percussion
therapy from a massage gun produce similar results?
Massage Gun Advantages
Percussive or vibration therapy is delivered by massage guns
by repeatedly applying rhythmic oscillation bursts of pressure to muscle tissue
in a swift up-down motion resembling a jackhammer. One of the main effects of
massagers is that they make it easier for metabolites and other waste products
linked with exercise to be removed, which lessens DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle
Soreness). Muscular soreness, a reduction in muscle force output, a reduction
in range of motion, and discomfort are all symptoms of DOMS, which is brought
on by minute muscle fibre tears. Due to a restricted range of motion and an
inability to effectively absorb the shock that comes from physical exertion,
DOMS increases the risk of injury. Changes to mechanical motion could put more
stress on soft tissue structures. Similar to what you can achieve with foam
rolling, yoga, and mild exercise, massage guns help eliminate lactate
dehydrogenase (LDH) in the 48 hours following exercise and also boost blood
flow, pushing nutrients into the muscle.
Massagers function by blocking the pain receptors in a sore
muscle, and they may also relieve pain by activating the GTO (Golgi Tendon
Organ), a tissue that prevents muscle contraction. Similar to TENS
(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), vibration stimulates muscle
spindles and boosts their nerve impulse activity. Both of these techniques work
by reducing pain perception via a mechanism known as the "Gate Control
Theory of Pain." Therefore, the neurological mechanisms of massage guns
and the brain's capacity to detect tightness or laxity in muscle, tendon, or
fascia are what they primarily rely on.
According to Murray Kovesy Clinical Myotherapists at Motion
Myotherapy and the Hawthorn Football Club, massage treatment has long been thought
of as a healing tool for sports. Numerous advantages of massage include reduced
stress, greater range of motion, less muscle soreness, and increased blood
flow. According to Murray, a professional massage therapist or myotherapist who
diagnoses and treats soft tissue injuries cannot be replaced by a massage gun
because they offer greater advantages. The main benefit of a massage gun is
that, unlike a foam roller, you can obtain the same results by simply pressing
a button while sitting comfortably, as opposed to moving your body about on the
floor.
Studies in medicine have been done by scientists. In a 2014
study, the effectiveness of massage and vibration therapy in preventing delayed
onset muscular soreness was compared (DOMS). According to the study's findings,
massage therapy and vibration therapy both work well to prevent DOMS. Although
vibration therapy exhibits clinically early pain relief and is beneficial in
lowering the level of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in the 48 hours following
exercise, massage is more effective in restoring concentric strength.
Are massage weapons secure?
When applied incorrectly to sore muscles, tendonitis, and
other inflammatory disorders like joint pain and tendon sprains, massage tools
can exacerbate damage already done to the affected area. If you are hurt, you
don't want to overstimulate the area. Avoid touching your neck because it is
quite sensitive, or at the very least, use a very low setting. Any joints, bone
prominences, nerve bundles, veins, and arteries should also not be used in
close proximity because they are more vulnerable, which requires a fundamental
awareness of anatomical features. The constant beating on these delicate places
might cause neuropathy, hand numbness, and other circulation issues.
When injuries are present, it is advised to first have the
problem evaluated by a physical myotherapist to determine exactly what is going
on. When addressing chronic pain or functional impairment, therapy is more
successful. When there is inflammation, ice is advised because, during the
first 72 hours, massagers can irritate the skin and exacerbate pain. Massagers
have advantages, but they shouldn't be utilised in place of other crucial
recovery aspects like proper rest after exercise, a healthy diet, and sleep.