It is therefore a form of manipulation conceived and put into practice for purposes that can be defined as therapeutic. Widely used in sports for easily understandable reasons, the decontracting massage involves the manipulation of specific areas according to the area affected by the contracture. stiff with hypertonia of muscle fibers appreciable to the touch.
For further information: Muscular contracture typical of this disorder, reduce the pain induced by them and speed up recovery times.
Remember, however, that muscle contractures are not the prerogative of competitive athletes only, but can also affect "common" individuals who do not practice any sport, as well as individuals who practice sports, but not at a competitive level.
and of the manipulations that must be carried out to dissolve the contracture and relieve muscle tension. A badly executed manipulation, in fact, could be ineffective or even worsen the situation with consequent prolongation of recovery times.In any case, the massage must focus on the area or areas affected by the contracture; those most commonly affected are:
- Shoulders;
- Neck;
- Back and lumbar area;
- Lower limbs (legs and calves).
Depending on the area to be massaged, it is possible to proceed with different types of manipulation; in general, fractionation and brushing maneuvers are carried out first, then followed by rubbing and kneading maneuvers, pressure-type manipulations, pinching maneuvers and percussion movements (small taps given in the "affected area). The intensity with which the manipulations are performed it will depend on the type and location of the muscle contracture to be resolved. In this regard, we remind you once again the importance of contacting adequately trained personnel who will be able to better identify the problem by establishing a suitable massage session to solve it. It should however be noted that in most cases, in order to completely solve the problem, it is necessary to undergo several sessions.
In some cases, the decontracting massage can also be performed with four hands, thus requiring the intervention of two masseurs.
On average, a decontracting massage session lasts from 20 minutes up to about 40-50 minutes.
Finally, we remind you that before undergoing the decontracting massage, it is advisable to inform the masseur of the presence of any disorders, diseases or particular conditions that could represent a contraindication to the execution of the massage itself. Individuals who have pathologies or who are in particular situations should also seek the advice of their doctor before undergoing this type of manipulation.
, as well as generating a feeling of relaxation and generalized well-being in the massage at the end of the session. In some cases, however, it is also possible to perceive a slight sensation of soreness in the area treated which, however, should resolve in a short time. and an extension of the healing time.
In the event that massage creams or oils are used to facilitate manipulations, the possible occurrence of allergic reactions to one or more of the components of these products cannot be excluded.
;People affected by one or more of the aforementioned conditions or diseases must necessarily seek medical advice before undergoing a decontracting massage or any other form of massage.
