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When you are participating in any athletic activity, you need your muscles to be at their best. Between training and events, however, you often have very little time for rest. That’s where massage therapy comes in. Here are some ways in which a massage can help your athletic performance:
- Reduce Recovery Time: After an intense workout, your muscles can feel incredibly sore. The soreness is a sign that your muscles are recovering. Unfortunately, during that recovery period it is often difficult to do anything else. A massage is a great way to speed up recovery time. Massages promote faster muscle fiber growth, which means that your period of soreness will be shorter. For athletes, this means you don’t have to wait as long before workouts. Furthermore, because massages help promote muscle fiber growth, they can also help prevent cramps and other problems that occur when you overwork your stressed muscles.
- Flexibility : Another benefit of massages is increased flexibility. Athletes know how important it is to warm up properly before an event. Warming up helps loosen the muscles and prevent injury. A massage can help further loosen up your muscles before a big event. Not only will this increase performance, but it will help prevent injury by resolving tightness in the muscles.
- Healthy Tissues: When your muscles are recovering, it is imperative that they receive ample blood flow. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. However, when your circulation is constricted, your muscles can often be left in need of repair. A massage is a great way to help encourage blood flow throughout the body, ensuring that muscles and tissue stay healthy.
If you want to know more about how a massage can help your athletic performance, call Manhattan Total Health today at (888) 614-9257. We are a full service physical therapy and rehabilitation clinic that prides itself on helping its patients achieving full fitness.
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In the simplest terms, a subluxation occurs when one of the spine’s vertebrae gets misaligned, putting pressure on the spinal nerve. This often leads to back pain that requires physical therapy. However, subluxations are actually much more complicated and include many different facets. Here is a thorough explanation of what exactly a subluxation is.
- Misalignment: The most basic element of a subluxation is a misaligned vertebra. The spinal column is made up of a series of individual bones called vertebrae. When one of the vertebrae moves out of position for whatever reason, subluxation occurs. You can get a subluxation in a variety of ways. While car accidents are a particularly common cause of subluxation, they can also occur during everyday activities. For example, you can get a subluxation while you are lifting a heavy object or playing a high-impact sport.
- Nerve Pressure: Once a vertebra is misaligned, it puts pressure on the spinal nerve. The pain you feel in your back after a subluxation is commonly a result of a pinched nerve. However, pinched nerves can also lead to more serious conditioners in other parts of the body.
- Muscle Problems: Your back muscles play an important role in keeping your vertebrae in line. When you suffer a subluxation, however, this could be a sign that there is a problem with your back muscle. Weakened back muscles can make your spine vulnerable to damage and further subluxation.
If you want to know more about what a subluxation is and how it affects the body, call Manhattan Total Health at (888) 614-9257. We are a full service physical therapy and rehabilitation center with three locations in New York City. If you have suffered a subluxation recently, we can help you recover through our innovative four step method to wellness. Our board includes expert chiropractors that can help fix your spine while also ensuring total wellness through alternative treatments such as physical therapy and massage therapy.
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Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common shoulder injuries. In this video, you will learn about how a rotator cuff injury is treated.
You can have a tear or sprain to your rotator cuff. Diagnosing the injury is the first step to rehabilitation. This often requires an MRI or other tests. Once you have a diagnosis, the rehabilitation begins. Stretches are important, particularly across the body arm stretches. Afterwards, the patient has to do rotator cuff strengthening exercises to help restore strength and range of motion.
If you have suffered from a rotator cuff injury and need to undergo rehabilitation, call Manhattan Total Health at (888) 614-9257.
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Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, discomfort related to your pregnancy, or a sports injury, physical therapy can make your body feel and function better. Manhattan Total Health offers a wide range of health services to fit your needs. Contact us at (888) 614-9257 to learn more. For additional information, check out the following resources!
