Back Pain ~ Treatments

Massage, sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage

The General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT) is the governing body for massage therapies and all bodyworks and soft tissue techniques in the UK.

The following organisations are recognised by the General Council of Massage Therapies and their members have met the required criteria laid out by the National Occupational Standards.

Association of Holistic Biodynamic Massage Therapists - AHBMT
Association of Physical and Natural Therapists offering a wide range of therapies - APNT
Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine offering a wide range of therapies - ICNM
Massage Therapists - Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation
Oxford Natural Therapist's Association - ONTA
Remedial Masseurs and Manipulative Therapists offering a wide range of therapies - LCSP
Sports Massage Therapists - The Sports Massage Association
National Association of Massage and Manipulative Therapists - NAMMT

Massage

For thousands of years massage has been used for its therapeutic and healing effects on the body. While it has not always been understood why massage worked, the positive results were recognised and appreciated. From the relief of muscular and skeletal pain to the treatment of a wide range of conditions and ailments, massage has proven itself an effective tool for medicinal healing and general body maintenance.

Modern advances in science and medicine have brought with them a better understanding of how and why massage works. A better understanding of the biomechanics of the body has also brought important advances in massage itself. This increased knowledge has allowed for the refinement of existing techniques and has allowed development of new approaches.

Today, massage has again entered the medical mainstream and is seen by many as an important adjunct to qualified medical treatment.

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep tissue sports massage work on the deep layers of muscles and connective tissue. It is especially helpfull for many musculo-skeletal injuries and commonly for lower back pain which may be chronically tense and contracted. It consists of working the muscles fibres, tendons and ligaments.

How does Deep Tissue Sports Massage help?
Deep tissue massage is aimed at breaking down adhesions using deep pressure techniques restoring muscle balance, relaxing the tissue and reducing the pain.
Adhesions are painful bands of rigid tissue which are a result of chronic muscle tension; these can limit movement, cause pain and restrict circulation.
When working on the lower back or any area on the body the massage therapist may use their hands, elbows, forearms and finger to apply pressure.
Is Deep Tissue Sports Massage Painful
Deep tissue work is strong and intense and there is a certain amount of discomfort, however this is not the aim and when attending for a deep tissue sports massage in Manchester the therapist works within your comfort zone.
After a deep tissue massage there can be some stiffness or pain, but it should subside within a day or so.

Deep Tissue Sports Massage - more than treatment for lower back pain
Deep tissue massage in Manchester can be used fore various condition, however it can also focus on a specific problem, such as:
Muscle tension
Restricted mobility
Sports injury treatment
Repetitive strain injury
Postural problems from prolong sitting and driving etc
Massage therapists may use fingertips, knuckles, hands, elbows, and forearms during the deep tissue massage.

Deep tissue Sports Massage and precautions
When attending for a deep tissue massage in Manchester for back pain or injury the therapist will go through a consultation as massage is not recommended for certain people and conditions such as:
Inflamed skin
Tumors
Abdominal hernia
Fractures
Infectious skin disease
After surgery
Anyone with a risk from blood clots or cardio-vascular disease.
It is important to drink plenty of water as you can after the massage its assists the flushing of metabolic waste from the tissues.

Why get a Deep Tissue Massage for Back Pain?
When muscles are used incorrectly or excessively they become stressed leading to stiffness and reduced function this can affect oxygen and nutrient supply, leading to toxin build up and inflammation. A deep tissue massage in Manchester can loosen muscle tissues improving circulation allowing the release of toxins from muscles via improved blood and oxygen flow
A final note for Deep Tissue Sports Massage
Deep tissue massage is viewed as a wonderful way of maintaining body health and function, particular for injury prevention and lower back pain, and regularly recommended by health care professionals such as osteopaths and physiotherapists.