Therapeutic Massage Precision vs Force
Therapeutic Massage (TM)
Structural Balancing Sports Massage (SBSM)
Precision vs Force
The purpose of TM is to support soft tissue health and improve adjunct body functions.
The systems involved are
Muscular
Skeletal
Connective tissue
Lymphatic
Vascular
Digestive
Respiratory
Endocrine
Nervous system
Urinary
TM is not only about releasing tightness,
It is also about releasing connective tissue and fascia.
Often the trigger points lay within the fascia creating up to 2000 lbs. of pressure.
Excessive force may not offer the relief expected but add additional scar tissue to the problem.
Body Being in Balance Massage offers
A layering of techniques
Approximation-Allow the body to release tension naturally
Trigger Point-Releasing adhesions and stuck points to increase muscle expansion
Stripping-Separates muscle fibers to further increase expansion
Myofascial Release-Separates this layer from underlying layers increasing mobility
Strain/Counter Strain-Reeducates neuromuscular patterns for lengthening
Circulatory-Increase blood flow with a deep sense of relaxation
When a client asks
Do you go deep and get in there?
The answer is yes, but not in the format you may be accustomed to
The depth is determined by the depth of tissue.
An area that is extremely tight may be slightly numb because the pain signal has been overridden for so long.
The human body can turn off a tremendous amount of pain until injury has occurred.
This may be why extra force is requested in certain areas.
Excessive force may not offer the relief expected but add additional scar tissue to the problem.
Allow your therapist’s educated hands be the guide for your session.
Educated hands know what pressure is necessary.
Trust
Structural Balancing Sports Massage (SBSM)
This technique adds elements of kinesiology and ergonomics
An observation of structure and movement are assessed
Joints, which may have changed natural form, are realigned by releasing shortened tissue
Strengthening exercises may be added to realign the structure.
Suggestions related to body mechanics may be offered.
The modern world has changed how shoulders, necks, backs, and wrists are formed
Maintaining proper structure supports healthy joints.
Like the layers of a tree
Age is the layering of healed or neglected injuries
Heal the layers and the trees bark is smooth
Ignore the injury and gnarly and irregular formations line the layers
The choice is yours!
Call today for your assessment
858-822-9878
Paula Irwin cmt #1985, clt, cst
Body Being in Balance Massage
1130 Camino Del Mar Suite G
Del Mar, Ca 92014
https://BodyBeinginBalanceMassage.com
bbinbalancemassage@hotmail.com
