Some people do not enjoy being touched by strangers and to be honest, I was one of those people, I didn?t like to be tickled or even have a shoulder rub from my partner, so the thought of indulging in a body massage was not for me.
After really damaging my knee playing football some time ago, I visited my doctor who recommended I visit a physiotherapist and massage therapist. I am a keen sportsman and avid runner, so I followed his advice, even though I wasn?t at all keen.
The physiotherapist I had experience with, but the massage therapist was something new for me. Let me first go through the difference between a masseuse or someone who performs relaxation or aesthetic style massage, and a registered massage therapist. Both can help you relax and wind down, but a registered massage therapist will have studied human anatomy and biology and will take a more scientific approach to your treatment. Relaxation massage, or a Swedish massage are totally different treatments and though they may help your soreness a little, a massage therapist should understand rehabilitation from injury and if you are working with the right person, will also understand sports injury.
My first visit was like visiting a medical practitioner who had a more holistic approach and I filled in a form that not only covered information about my recent injury but also injuries in the past, lifestyle etc. My practitioner assured me this was important to understand the wear and tear I naturally place on my body.
The treatments I received, were not that relaxing and I did that at times it was somewhat painful as the practitioner worked around my injury. After the treatments, I had baths with epsom salts as advised by the therapist and I also made sure that between each of my visits, I practiced the exercises which had advised for a swifter recovery. In order to maintain my fitness and not fall prey to injury again, I have been advised to continue using massage therapy and even though I was not much of a fan to begin with, I am going to stick with it!
Looking to learn more about massage therapy, then visit Elements of Health Centre for the best advice.
Source: http://www.healthandfitnessideas.com/massage-therapy-should-i-seek-treatment/
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