Massage Works Dandenong Ranges
Post Treatment Effects
There are varying treatment approaches guided by the nature of the client's condition. In some instances there is a stronger Relaxation focus dealing with emotional/neurological/energetic factors...see Wholistic Massage Therapy. However, the majority of cases are experiencing chronic pain and initially require distortion and strain from overuse, injury, postural and structural anomalies to be cleared. Entrenched fascial tightness and restriction impacts energetic Qi flow generating subtle thickening and tightening through the connective tissue that often escalates to pain and dysfunction. There will be a degree of Relaxation in these treatments...it can be powerful...but there will also be physical technique that generates temporary discomfort following treatment.
• The first massage is the most intense.
• Lymphatic Drainage accelerates the flow of lymphatic fluid by up to fifty times from lymphatic nodes & capillaries into the blood stream. It is common to temporarily feel unwell immediately following this treatment.
• Deep Tissue Therapy stirring deep recesses of our flesh releases toxins into the blood stream and may cause feeling of unwellness until eliminated by kidneys. Generally occurs morning after 1st massage...drink plenty water.
• Tight muscles released will be sore for few days. When pain passes condition, strength & flexibility will be improved.
• These effects are temporary & diminish or disappear altogether as condition improves with subsequent massage treatment.
• It is part of the healing process. Clearing postural anomalies, eliminating energetic blockages improves mobility and internal health. There are instances of advanced cases facing the prospect of retirement regaining strength and vitality enabling them to continue active life. The therapeutic power of massage practised in this manner is unknown to the community generally.