Physical mechanical effects and benefits-
Blood and Lymphatic Circulation: is the removal of waste products in the body. The benefits are that Helps remove waste products such as lactic acid in the muscles which would cause fatigue and soreness if not dealt with massage aids the removal. Strengthens the immune system when you so that you’re less likely to get sick.
Tissue Permeability: is the absorption of substances within the soft tissues such as carbs or protein. Massage helps open up pores in tissue membranes which aid fluids and nutrients to be absorbed by the muscles. This increases the oxygen and nutrient uptake in the muscles, which aids recovery.
Stretching: Massage aids stretching especially where muscles can be sore or tight, as …show more content…
There is more nutrients getting to the soft tissue aiding the working muscles.
Physiological Effects:
Autonomic nervous system: This is stating that massage effects the involuntary functions within the body. Massage has a positive effect on our breathing and blood pressure, it brings it down to a positive state. Continuous strokes and vibration affect our ANS which involves the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. An example is reduced heart rate, the endorphin hormone, Breathing rate.
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system: The sympathetic system starts the fight or flight mechanism. This works with the heart and lungs causing an increase in breathing and pulse. The parasympathetic system is responsible for the digestive system. During a massage this system will be stimulated and a relaxation feeling is given off.
Reduced stress: Massage releases hormones such as Endorphin which gives off a happy feeling such as smiling also would release the feeling. An increase in blood flow will heat up the muscles which would affect the parasympathetic nervous system making you feel more
Blood and Lymphatic Circulation: is the removal of waste products in the body. The benefits are that Helps remove waste products such as lactic acid in the muscles which would cause fatigue and soreness if not dealt with massage aids the removal. Strengthens the immune system when you so that you’re less likely to get sick.
Tissue Permeability: is the absorption of substances within the soft tissues such as carbs or protein. Massage helps open up pores in tissue membranes which aid fluids and nutrients to be absorbed by the muscles. This increases the oxygen and nutrient uptake in the muscles, which aids recovery.
Stretching: Massage aids stretching especially where muscles can be sore or tight, as …show more content…
There is more nutrients getting to the soft tissue aiding the working muscles.
Physiological Effects:
Autonomic nervous system: This is stating that massage effects the involuntary functions within the body. Massage has a positive effect on our breathing and blood pressure, it brings it down to a positive state. Continuous strokes and vibration affect our ANS which involves the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. An example is reduced heart rate, the endorphin hormone, Breathing rate.
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous system: The sympathetic system starts the fight or flight mechanism. This works with the heart and lungs causing an increase in breathing and pulse. The parasympathetic system is responsible for the digestive system. During a massage this system will be stimulated and a relaxation feeling is given off.
Reduced stress: Massage releases hormones such as Endorphin which gives off a happy feeling such as smiling also would release the feeling. An increase in blood flow will heat up the muscles which would affect the parasympathetic nervous system making you feel more