What is Medical Massage at Medical Japan?

Do you think that massaging away your pain will help? … The answer is no.

01Cause

Stiffness… Hardening

It refers to the soft tissue becoming hard due to inflammation, congestion, or stasis. Due to poor circulation of blood and lymph fluid, fatigue substances accumulate, causing muscle fibers to involuntarily contract. Even when you relax, the muscle fibers in this area remain contracted, making it feel harder than the surrounding muscles. Lack of exercise, weather changes, mental stress, eye strain, clothing, and posture can also be causes.

When muscle hardening (stiffness) occurs, it compresses blood vessels, leading to poor circulation and causing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and numbness.

02Cause

Tightness… Stretching

Stretching refers to the increased resistance of muscles when moving the joints.

Flexion pattern: When the upper body (such as arms or fingers) is bent, it becomes difficult to stretch.

Extension pattern: When the legs are stretched, particularly when the toes are pulled downward.

These are the two common patterns seen.

03Cause

Tension… High Tone

The degree of continuous activity or tension in muscles and blood vessels.

Massage is effective only for stiffness (Cause 01).

Tightness and tension are caused by the following, so the approach will be different:

• Reduced flexibility (when muscles lose their natural ability to stretch)
• Decreased strength (when nerve transmission is not functioning well, and muscles cannot exert their full power, leading to difficulty in exerting force)

These factors are often the background of tightness and tension. For flexibility issues, stretching is recommended; for strength issues, muscle training is required. An example of tension and tightness is “slouching.” However, slouching can have different causes: either reduced flexibility or muscle weakness. To effectively treat it, it’s important to understand the direction, strength, and depth of the muscles involved in slouching.

There are two types of muscles: [superficial muscles close to the skin] and [deep muscles inside the body]. Superficial muscles are the ones you can feel, used when exerting force. Deep muscles, which you cannot touch, are used for posture maintenance and joint stability.

As a result, massaging only the superficial muscles, which can be approached with soft tissue techniques, provides temporary relief but does not lead to fundamental improvement. For example, the scapula has 18 muscles attached to it.

At Medical Massage, we use massage for superficial muscles and original correction and exercise therapy for deep muscles to return the scapula to its proper position. As a result, posture improves, shoulder stiffness disappears, breathing becomes easier, and your daily life becomes more comfortable.

[Medical Massage] is a massage that can only be performed by certified professionals.

The medical theories of specialists with national certifications safely and effectively strengthen the body.

By performing massage and other techniques according to your body’s condition (such as stiffness, tension, or hardening), you can improve your daily discomfort. As your posture improves and breathing becomes easier, not only stiffness and pain but also issues like coldness, swelling, and sleep quality can be improved, reducing the future burden on your body.

Let’s improve your discomfort and maintain a good condition for many years to come.