In most instances, our pain is caused by injured or tight muscles and tendons. Over the years, due to stress, injuries, too much or too little exercise and lack of stretching, our muscles and tendons (soft tissue) become tighter and tighter, creating imbalances and resulting in severe or chronic pain. Often, people walk around with chronic pain, sometimes for years, resigned to the belief that there is nothing… ... Continue reading
by Maria I. Martos
The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system consists of cranial nerves, which branch out of the brain, and spinal nerves, which branch out of the spinal cord. A total of 31 sets of nerves branch out of the spinal cord. The point at which the nerve branches out from the cord is known as ... Continue reading
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by Maria I. Martos
This paper will focus on Adenosine triphosphate (ATP.) Its overall function, where it is stored, its structure, how it is produced, and how it works in anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Additionally, it will attempt to respond to the question of why a Sports Massage Therapist should know about ATP.
ATP is a chemical catabolized (i.e., broken down) from glucose and ... Continue reading
Sep 292011
- Fosters deep relaxation and stress reduction.
- Beneficial in reducing anxiety and tension.
- Stimulates the brain to produce endorphins, the body’s natural pain suppressors.
- Improves circulation and encourages faster recovery time after a workout.
- Assists with removal of metabolic waste.
- Encourages faster healing time from pulled muscles and sprained ligaments.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Reduces blood pressure.
by Maria I. Martos
The human body has three types of muscles: Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Because Sports Massage Therapists are mainly concerned with skeletal muscles, they will be the ones primarily discussed throughout this text.
Skeletal muscles are primarily attached to the bones of the body and, unlike smooth and cardiac muscles, are under voluntary control. They comprise most of the flesh of the body and ... Continue reading
I’m often asked by prospective clients, and even current clients who wish to tell others about my work, to describe what I do as a Neuromuscular Therapist. I explain that it’s a bit difficult to put into words; it’s much easier to understand when you experience it. However, here’s how I describe what I do: I specialize in injury rehabilitation and prevention. My expertise is to provide relief from minor, severe, and ... Continue reading
