WHAT IS
SOFT TISSUE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
 Soft
tissue includes your Muscles, Tendons, Ligaments and Fascia. These tissues are often
involved in pain syndromes and treating them is very important. These tissues can become
inflamed as in tendonitis or they may become weak or short and appropriate treatment to
restore proper function is essential.
HOW DOES SOFT TISSUE TREATMENT WORK?
Soft tissue treatment works through a variety
of mechanisms
- Increases circulation to the area being treated (like a
sponge absorbing water) and flushes away waste products that may be built up in the tissue
from metabolic waste products or injury.
- Removes adhesions between individual muscles or between
muscle and fascia to help restore proper function.
- Promotes overall relaxation of the whole body, which helps
in alleviating stress and promotes a sense of well-being.
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WHAT IS MASSAGE
THERAPY?
The practice of massage therapy is the
assessment of the soft tissues and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of
physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop,
maintain, rehabilitate, or augment physical function or relieve pain.
(Massage Therapy Act, 1991)
Massage Therapy Supports
Chiropractic and Acupuncture
- Recovery is normally faster and more complete when multiple
components of a condition are addressed.
- Adjustments often hold longer when muscle tension is
released.
- The use of massage and acupuncture release muscle tension
and adhesions efficiently when used together
- The surrounding soft tissue often heals quickly once it is
no longer subjected to stress or misaligned joints.
- Acupuncture can relieve acute signs and symptoms to allow
for deep tissue massage.
- Chiropractic adjustments may give immediate relief as the
joints restore their mobility.
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