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Mechanical effects
Immune /digestive
systems
Pain management
Relaxation Response
Emotional/Mental
100
What happens to blood circulation as a result of massage therapy
blood capillaries dilate, pushing blood towards heart assists return, increased blood flow brings nutrients to area; helps remove metabolic waste can reduce blood pressure and heart rate
100
What is fight or flight response?
When the body senses danger it begins pumping hormones into the body to assist it (adrenaline, cortisol), these build up as toxins in the body as in our modern world we do not "flight" and sweat out the toxins
100
What causes pain anyhow?
irritation or stimulation of sensory nerves
100
What happens in regard to oxygen consumption during the relaxation response
the need for it decreases, client breathes deeper, metabolic rate decreases
100
What are some benefits of massage for our mental health
less anxiety, phobias, fears lowering blood pressure teaching people how it feels to live in a relaxed body
200
What is the effect on lymph?
improves lymph flow, decreases negative effects of stress helps rids body of toxins
200
How does massage help the immune system
improves lymph flow and helps the body rid of toxins
200
How can massage therapy help reduce pain
decreases muscle tension improves circulation reduces edema helps to release neurochemicals which modulate pain transmission
200
What are some things that decrease in your body due to the relaxation response?
blood lactates blood pressure respiration muscle tension
200
Why do you think that people suffering from chronic pain can also suffer from depression and/or anxiety
chronic pain is debilitating and it is depressing to continuously deal with it If you never know when you will be able to handle pain, it can cause anxiety
300
What is different about the arterial and venous blood flow
The arteries have a pump (the heart) and the venous return does not so requires movement; this is one of the benefits of massage therapy
300
How can massage help the digestive system?
abdominal massage helps the movement of material through the intestinal track
300
What is the difference between a contraindication & a caution?
contraindication is a condition or localized area that makes receiving a massage inadvisable as massage could cause harm caution means there is an area of potential danger and you should make modifications
300
What increases during the relaxation response?
increase of blood flow to arms and legs increase in quality of sleep increase in alpha brain waves
300
What strokes would you do on someone who is experiencing a lot of mental turmoil or anxiety?
light effleurage or nerve strokes
400
How does a therapist break down adhesions
by doing cross fiber friction on scar tissue or other areas where muscle fibers are crossed
400
How does massage effect the skin
promotes perspiration increases sebaceous excretions removes dead skin cells helps form healthy scar tissue following surgery, lacerations, burns, etc
400
Name at least 3 contraindications and 3 cautions
recent surgery (within 6 weeks) Congestive heart failure blood clots Cautions: sprained ankle, hip replacement 1 yr ago, athlete's foot
400
Why is it beneficial to have your blood lactates decrease? What does this also relate to?
they clog your arteries contributing to heart disease fight and flight response; less likely to have this be happening if you know how to relax
400
How would your touch be different on a young athletic person and an elderly person?
with athlete, most likely more vigorous, deeper and with older person lighter touch with less joint movements etc
500
What is fascia and how does massage therapy affect it?
Fascia is a connective tissue surround all muscles, bones, and organs; certain massage techniques help fascia become more pliable and tissues to slide over each other more easily
500
How does massage help our joints?
joint movement is restricted by tight muscles, adhesions, TrP's by releasing tense muscles and stretching client becomes more flexible
500
Why clear out the upper thigh (proximal) before moving to the more distal lower leg
because you are trying to move waste products to the heart to get rid of them you must first clear the area closest to the heart
500
Why does prolonged stress have such a negative effect on our hormonal and nervous systems?
release of the stress hormones, build up as toxins, nervous system is on hyper alert all the time, muscle tension holds toxins, can't let in new blood supply
500
What is a cookie cutter massage and why don't you want to give one or have one?
the same massage for every person not individualized; doesn't really help the person on your table in a holistic way