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Myomassology is a type of massage which integrates massage techniques from many different disciplines. This highly integrated therapy is designed to provide the body with a deep sense of well being, chakra balancing, and pain relief. It touches on all forms of therapies including muscle and bodywork, pain and tension reduction, relaxation, movement therapy, and energy balancing and healing.
This technique was developed at a time when Swedish massage was seen as the only form of bodywork. But massage therapists wanted to develop a massage therapy program that included deep tissue bodywork along with a holistic approach. A Myomassologist strives to balance the body, mind and spirit, and not differentiate between male and female. Each myomassologist approaches the technique slightly different, customizing treatment for the client to ensure that he or she receives the best care possible. Myomassology is very beneficial for those who suffer muscle aches and pains, have been injured and immobile, need to relax and reduce stress, or simply want to maintain a healthy and peaceful lifestyle. Myomassology is a great treatment because you get to experience many of the techniques and therapies that the massage world has to offer!
Massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. So what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments?
- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
- Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays
In a typical myomassology session, the therapist meets with the client to discuss any physical issues the client is experiencing. After meeting with the patient, the therapist steps out so that the client can disrobe and climb onto a massage table. During the session, the massage therapist uses a variety of massage strokes and techniques to creating a flowing massage session which addresses specific muscle aches and pains, a desire for general well-being, and addressing any particular issues the client may be experiencing.