Massage is a popular folk physical therapy with a wide range of indications. There are orthopedic massage, trauma massage, pediatric massage, meridian massage, visceral massage, emergency massage, health massage, acupressure massage, etc.
The mechanism of massage therapy is as follows:
First, it causes local blood vessels to dilate, increases circulation of blood and lymph, improves the nutritional status of local tissues, promotes metabolism, and facilitates the absorption of stagnant fluids or pathological exudates;
Second, it induces blood flow from deep tissues to the surface, causes blood stasis in a localized area, or congestion in deep tissues, thereby reducing congestion in the body or other parts, and promoting the dissipation of pathological substances;
Third, it regulates muscle function, enhances muscle elasticity, tension, and endurance, relieves pathological tension, and promotes the elimination of toxic metabolic waste;
Fourth, it affects the nervous system, stimulating or calming it, invigorating the spirit, or relieving fatigue, thus achieving therapeutic purposes.
