Reflexology and Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic (Medical) Massage
Massage is a treatment method that creates physiological and psychological effects on the body by stimulating soft tissues mechanically. Therapeutic, also known as medical massage, stimulates the body's natural, self-renewing or healing properties. Maintains physical condition, increases muscle tone, provides relaxation, stimulates circulation, creates therapeutic effects on the cardiovascular and nervous system and balances the interaction between all body systems. It also increases endorphin levels, which have a pain-reducing effect in the circulation, and has a positive effect on autonomic nervous system responses.
The field of application in medicine is quite wide. Some of them are as follows:
Myofascial pain, regional pain (neck, back, back and headache)
Functional deficiencies in muscles, active and passive strains
Arthroses, joint calcification
Fibromyalgia, soft tissue rheumatism
cellulitis
Treatment of regional edema
Headaches (neck and face massage)
Scoliosis and other posture disorders
Sleeping disorders
Psychological problems such as stress and anxiety disorders and depression
In massage, which is a part of rehabilitation and medical treatment applications and complementary method, it is necessary to evaluate the health of the person by the specialist physician before the application and to choose a suitable massage technique. Medical massage may be combined with other physical medicine methods when necessary, but is often carried out in conjunction with individual-specific exercise practices. Regular massage practices throughout the spine before or after the exercise contribute to much easier movement and pain relief. Therapeutic massage can be safely applied to back, low back and foot pains, which are frequently seen in pregnant women. Regular massage improves overall health, provides relaxation, reduces muscle tension, reduces anxiety and tension, promotes health protection in healthy people, and maintains a balance of body-mind-mental health.
Full body massage should last 30-45 minutes. Regional massages are available for 15-20 minutes. This time depends on the type and indication of massage to be given to the patient. The frequency of treatment may vary depending on the pathological findings in the tissues, the general health status of the patient and the response. Especially in the office environment, back, neck, headache complaints and lymphedema can be massaged daily until results are obtained. Whole body massage is enough to be done 1-2 times a week.
In addition to the aforementioned diseases, “oncology massage olan, which is accepted as a subgroup of therapeutic (medical) massage in oncology patients, is a complementary treatment as a supplementary treatment that improves the quality of life of patients before, during and after the oncology treatment and reduces the side effects of this challenging treatment process. has taken its place in medical applications.
In these patients, simple but critical points should be considered when starting massage therapy, for example: lymph nodes have been removed or radiation therapy has been performed, or the patient may have bone metastases. Therefore, in these patients, pre-treatment physical therapy and rehabilitation specialist physician should be pre-evaluated and appropriate massage technique and issues to be considered should be determined. The benefits of the oncology massage, which is now used as a part of the treatment in many hospitals and institutes, can be listed as follows:
Benefits of Oncology Massage:
Reduces anxiety (anxiety)
Regulates sleep and reduces fatigue.
It reduces nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. Studies have shown that acupressure (pressure on acupuncture points) points are stimulated to reduce the cost of treatment by reducing nausea and vomiting.
Relieves pain. Patients undergoing massage therapy, especially acute pain is reported to reduce.
In the massage treatment applied in our hospital, techniques such as classical massage, deep connective tissue, trigger point, acupressure (massage to acupuncture points), reflexology and aromatherapy are drawn by a specialist program under the guidance of the specialist physician and are often applied in various combinations according to the needs of the patient.
Massage Types:
Classic Massage
As a therapeutic (therapeutic, medical) massage, classical massage is most often applied. Classic massage; It is a traditional western massage and it is a collection of various manipulation techniques performed by following the direction of the blood flow towards the heart to the muscle masses on the surface.
aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a completely natural method that contributes to the healing process by making the vegetable oils penetrate through the body by massaging, misting and similar methods, by taking advantage of the chemical composition and energy of these oils. Aromatherapy is a therapy that deals with the mind and body as a whole, providing support for the solution of both physical problems and emotional problems caused by stress.
Ayurveda
It is a traditional medical system that emerged in India and is practiced all over the world today. Ayurvedic massage is only part of this holistic treatment system. In this treatment, the person's ayurvedic body type (dosha) is determined and accordingly, different vegetable oils are used, the type of massage is determined. It is a massage for the general system, not for the muscles as in the classical massage. Usually sesame oil and different vegetable oil mixtures are applied in a warm way.
Reflexology
Reflexology; It is a technique of applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands and ears. It is mostly applied to the feet, because many nerves pass through the feet and are very sensitive. There are reflex areas and reference points in the feet where internal organs (brain, liver, lung, etc.), endocrine glands and musculoskeletal system are reflected. When pressure and massage are applied to these points, blockages in the organs are opened and free energy flow is provided. Reflexology can be applied to any age group, from small children to very old. Healthy people can also take regular reflexology sessions to protect their health and prevent diseases.
Mud pack
Peloid (medical sludge) is used for treatment of sludge rich in mineral and / or organic content, and peloidotherapy (medical sludge treatment) is called treatment with peloid. In this treatment, hot / cold peloid is applied to the target area. Peloidotherapy can be applied in degenerative joint diseases (joint calcification), fibromyalgia syndrome, low back and neck pain and post-traumatic healing process.
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