Healing Crisis?
The medical term for healing crisis is the "Herxheimer Reaction." This occurs when the cells release toxins into circulation but the elimination organs (skin, lungs, liver, kidneys, bladder & GI tract) are not able to eliminate them quickly enough.
The healing crisis is very natural and unique for everyone. Most people experience very mild symptoms while others experience severe issues. You need to understand that these symptoms are temporary and will subside as the body gets healthier and toxins are eliminated. Symptoms usually reduce or are eliminated within two to three days but on rare occasions can last a few weeks. You may experience:
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stiffness, aching muscles, tiredness
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Shivery - this is due to blood capillaries opening up to increases blood flow to the muscles and the skin surface
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frequent visits to the toilet - this allows your body to get rid of waste
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runny nose / coughing - again this allows your body to get rid of toxins
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headache
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your body is in a repairing phase and might take some time to re-adjust.
Remedial massage a preventative form of treatment. Removing pain and dysfunction while creating a sense of deep relaxation and well being through working deeper, into the muscle layers. The basic methods of Swedish and Deep tissue massage are used along with more advanced techniques such as joint testing, mobilisations and specific stretches. Aiding good posture by treating the person as a whole.
Sports massage is a great massage to have if you in training, preparing for a race and recovering from one. They differ depending on where your at in your training. Assisting in correcting soft tissue problems and imbalances, caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity. A sports massage, prior to and after exercise, may enhance performance, aid recovery and prevent injury.
Remedial massage is a form of Soft Tissue Therapy that promotes recovery and aids in preventing injury, using a wider set of skills and supporting knowledge.
This specific form of body work involves direct physical action on the muscle and other soft tissues of your body. Soft tissue techniques targets your muscles, tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissue such as fascia.
Massage is probably the best known example of a soft tissue technique, as it stretches and releases the muscle. A soft tissue massage includes a whole range of massage depths, pressures and techniques are right for your body at any given time, aiming to alleviate aches, pains and injuries that are attributed to your body’s soft tissues.
A Soft Tissue Massage is a specific type of massage that can help:
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Prevent injury
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Relieve lower back pain
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Improves range of motion and joint flexibility
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Decreases muscle spasms
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Reduce tension headaches
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Improve posture
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Helps to relieve and relaxing muscle tension
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Increases blood circulation and lymph flow
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Improves the healing time of strained ligaments and muscular tissue
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Reduces the inflammation of joints and heart rate
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Increases endorphins
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Strengthens the immune system
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Improves oxygen flow