Body massage - general effects Flashcards
How is muscular tension relieved?
Due to effective removal of waste and toxins from the area
What happens with blood circulation?
Increase the amount of nutrients and oxygen delivered to the area. Assist with the removal of carbon dioxide and wastes.
What happens to lymph?
Assists in drainage of lymph, removal or waste and fluid retention (oedema).
What happens to nerve endings?
Depends on techniques either soothed or stimulated.
What happens to capillaries?
vasodilates - erythema
What happens to dead skin?
desquamation
What happens to sebaceous glands?
stimulated - produces additional sebum - keeps skin protected and supple.
When skin gets warm what happens?
Causes sudoriferous glands to perspire - eliminates waste products.
What can happen to joints?
Some movements increase secretion of synovial fluid - aids joint mobility.
What happens to fatty deposits?
They can be broken down and softened.
What do friction movements do?
Aid with dispersion of fibrous adhesions.
Psychological effects of massage?
relaxing - good for well being.
Relieves stress and tension
Invigorating
