The body responds to massage in two ways. One is a mechanical response and the other is a reflexive
response.
A mechanical response occurs as a result of pressure, force, or range of motion. Tissues are pulled,
lifted, rubbed, compressed, and manipulated. An example is the increased blood circulation, reduced
swelling, and the reduced formation of scar tissue.
A reflexive response in the body is when nerves are stimulated, which, in turn, activates a reflex arc.
Examples are decreased arousal of the sympathetic nervous system (general relaxation), triggering of
stretch receptors (muscle spindles), increases diameter of blood vessels, and reduced blood pressure.
A reflexive response in the body is when nerves are stimulated, which, in turn, activates a reflex arc.
Examples are decreased arousal of the sympathetic nervous system (general relaxation), triggering of
stretch receptors (muscle spindles), increases diameter of blood vessels, and reduced blood pressure.
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