Medical massage is a method that produces deep anatomical, physiological and functional effects with systematic and specific mechanical energy applied to the surface of the organism in order to rehabilitate a sick or tired organ, that is, to return it to its previous state. The applications are carried out in accordance with physiological, physiopathological, anatomical and therapeutic rules. Medical Massage improves the quality of life of the patient in all diseases (except for cases where massage is inconvenient) It ensures the excretion of other waste substances.
It provides hypermia through capillary dilation.
It provides softening of the skin and resistance to infections by increasing sebum secretion.
Increases the elasticity of the skin.
It provides nutrition and regeneration of the cells by increasing the blood circulation of the skin.
It prevents the formation of fibrosis.
It ensures the loosening of scars.
Internal organs. Effects on
It dissolves mucus in the lungs.
It provides more urine output by increasing blood circulation and lymph drainage.
It facilitates digestion through the paresympathetic nervous system.
It solves constipation and gas problems by increasing the peristaltic movements of the large intestine.
Abdominal distension.
Physiological Effects
Effects on the Circulatory System
Prevents venostasis.
Increases arterial circulation.
Slows the heart rate.
Helps venous return.
Helps hemodilution.
Edema by increasing lymphatic drainage.
Regular massage strengthens the immune system by increasing the amount of leukocytes.
Effect on the Muscular and Skeletal System
Reduces muscle fatigue and pain by increasing blood circulation and ensuring that the muscle receives more nutrients and oxygen.
Prevents muscle atrophy.
It ensures the recovery of atrophic muscles.
Toxic substances accumulated in the muscles are transferred to the lymphatic and It allows it to participate in the venous circulation.
It increases the blood circulation of the muscles and ensures the removal of lactic acid from the muscle.
Prevents spasms and cramps in the muscles.
Helps nourish the bone.
It is effective in calcification.
Effects on the Nervous System
Provides relaxation with the effect of sedation.
The autonomic nervous system and It has reflex effects on the endocrine system.
It has a stimulating effect on the nervous system.
Situations Where Medical Massage Is Unsafe
There are some situations where massage is undesirable.
These are;
Acute Injuries;
Massage applied to acute muscle injuries will increase bleeding and also damage the injured muscle fibers. may cause damage. It will delay healing and cause painful stiffness within the muscle. For this reason, massage and hot applications should be avoided after acute injuries.