Soft Tissue Massage
Get Moving Again with Soft Tissue Massage!
Have you heard of soft tissue massage? If not, there’s a chance it could greatly benefit you if you’re noticing muscle aches and pains.
Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize your muscle groups. These muscles are attached to your bones by connective tissues called tendons, enabling them to move your body parts. Your bones are then connected by tougher bands of connective tissue called ligaments, for added stability. Your ligaments are covered by yet another connective tissue called fascia. All of these connective tissues can be referred to as “soft tissues.”
Why are soft tissues so important?
Soft tissues help in mobilizing your joints and give your body the strength it needs to perform tasks. Your soft tissues provide you with the ability to do many things; however, they also limit you from pushing yourself too far – even if that’s your intention.
Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize your muscle groups.
These muscles are attached to your bones by connective tissues, called tendons, enabling them to move your body parts.
Your bones are then connected by tough bands of connective tissue, called ligaments, for added stability. Your ligaments are covered by yet another connective tissue called fascia. All of these connective tissues can be referred to as “soft tissues.”
These soft tissues can be damaged by certain stresses, especially those caused by the repeated actions within the athletic activity.
A tear in the tendon causes you to experience a significant amount of swelling and inflammation. Many athletes also experience sprains, which is caused by a ligament stretching farther than intended.
These injuries may occur in response to the intensity of your sport, but they can also occur if muscles simply are too tight before you begin one of your workouts.
Therapeutic massage can help with this, as it relaxes the muscles, and may even prevent some of these injuries from occurring in the first place! Fortunately, soft tissue massage can help repair damaged tissues and provide much-needed pain relief. Contact Total Body Physical Therapy today to consult with a Sarasota, FL physical therapist and find out how connective tissue mobilization could benefit you!
What can soft tissue massage do for me?
As explained by Healthline, “During mobilization therapy, your therapist may use a variety of techniques. For example, they may apply gentle pressure and stretch the affected tissue. They may also use ergonomically designed tools. This is called instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization.”
Soft tissue massage has been proven to help treat several different types of injuries and conditions. These include, but are not limited to:
- Pelvic pain
- Sprains and strains
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Scar tissue/adhesions
- Contractures
- Golf elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Shin splints
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
All of these conditions and more can be treated with the help of soft tissue massage!
Ready to get started?
Our Sarasota physical therapists are happy to discuss our therapeutic massage methods with you and how they will benefit your physical performance. If you think you could benefit from soft tissue massage, don’t hesitate to contact our Sarasota, FL physical therapy office today. At Total Body Physical Therapy we’ll help you get moving with ease once again!
