Is soft tissue mobilization a type of massage and how it helps cure soft tissue injuries

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Soft Tissue mobilization is a type of manual therapy and Massage is its most helpful form. It is widely believed that ‘Swedish massage’ along with ‘deep tissue massage’ are two of the best known soft tissue mobilization techniques. It is the combination of a large range of massage depths, durations and pressures. This therapy puts direct physical action on the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, cartilages, fascia, synovial membranes, blood vessels and it alleviates aches, pains or injuries hidden inside the soft tissues of the body.

Many believe that soft tissue mobilization can cure soft tissue injuries like,
1. Muscle strains
2. Ligament sprains
3. Tendon injuries
4. Contusions
5. Other connective tissue injuries.

These injuries are cured by the professional therapists who after performing a physical exam, identify the problem. Then they understand the patient’s body well and correctly determine the healing technique, best suited for the patient. Any pain or injury within the soft tissues is healed through this process. Though research on mobilization therapy is limited, many tests have confirmed that it can

1. Relax tense muscles
2. Stretch or lengthen fascia
3. Reduce scar tissue
4. Increase blood circulation and lymph flow
5. Reduce joint pains
6. Improve joint flexibility
7. Increase range of motion
8. Strengthen the immune system
9. Improve oxygen flow
10. Relieves muscle tension.

While having a wide variety of physical health benefits, soft tissue mobilization technique possesses some mental health benefits as well. For example, it includes the ability to create a very relaxed state of mind. This technique is currently widely used to cure soft tissue injuries.

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