Bruises after massage and the main reasons for their occurrence
Hematomas or bruises (massage gun)on the body can form after different types of massage sessions. This is quite common. Among a certain category of clients, there is an opinion that the more bruises, the more tangible the result and the more effective the procedure.
It should be noted right away that under certain influences, the appearance of such traces is unacceptable. Here we will consider in what cases bruising and the main reasons are possible.
Are bruises after a back massage normal or not?
Most often, people turn to professional massage therapists when they experience discomfort in the spine and back. Thanks to back massage, you can achieve the following results:
Strengthening muscles;
Prevention of many ailments;
Relaxation.
At the same time, there is an opinion that for massage sessions, the occurrence of hematomas and soreness is normal. In fact, the procedure is aimed at strengthening blood vessels, improving blood flow and restoring the elasticity of muscle tissue. If the massage technique is incorrect, it can lead to damage to the capillaries, and as a result, the occurrence of bruises.
Another reason for bruising is the pinching of the skin by the masseur during the session. Therefore, if after the procedure, you experience unpleasant sensations, hematomas remain, then it is better to entrust this to another masseur.
It is important to understand that such a massage technique is primarily aimed at causing the patient to have pleasant relaxation, and relaxation, although sometimes it can be accompanied by slight muscle soreness. The appearance of hematomas indicates the use of the wrong technique or harsh types of exposure. The latter include the following types of massage – anti-cellulite, canned and honey.
Anti-cellulite massage and hematomas after it.
The occurrence of bruises after this type of massage is absolutely normal. The most unpleasant sensations during anti-cellulite massage sessions are observed in fairly slender women who are also prone to the appearance of an orange peel. After the procedure, they can often appear, not only hematomas, but also bruises.
Most often this happens at the very beginning of the massage course. This is due to the fact that the masseur needs a certain time to figure out how to act on a specific type of skin, and the dermis also needs some time for normal adaptation to intense exposure.
Provided that the massage is performed by a qualified and professional specialist, the skin quickly gets used to such influences, and no traces remain on the body.
In addition, there are several effective methods to quickly eliminate adverse effects:
Apply a special ointment or cream to the bruises, which includes a bodyag
Apply a warm heating pad to the problem area
Lotions from the following herbs – lemon balm, clover, bird knotweed, sweet clover
Sabelnik or arnica compresses
Lubricate with “Liotom-gel” or another preparation containing heparin.
Also, experts recommend taking Troxerutin to strengthen blood vessels.
Bruises after cupping massage, the main reasons
Cupping massage refers to vacuum therapy. All such procedures almost always leave hematomas on the body, which are more like relatively large red spots (extravasates).
This is due to the fact that the key principle of vacuum therapy is the flow of fluid from one zone (where the pressure is high) to another (with a lower one). During a session of cupping massage, an area with reduced pressure is artificially created, into which the flows of lymph and blood are directed.
The stronger the impact, the brighter the traces appear. And this effect can last for 3-4 sessions until blood circulation and lymph flow are normalized. Although ugly marks are often visible after the last sessions, they are not so noticeable, and the sensations are less painful.
Honey massage and hematomas after it
This procedure is used in many cases, including the removal of the orange peel. The basic principle of honey massage is the preliminary application of honey to problem areas and strong patting. At the same time, the masseur’s hand first sticks, and then comes off with force. As a result, a micro vacuum is created. Due to this, the blood vessels expand, and the blood flow increases.
Very often, after the first sessions of honey massage, patients develop small hematomas. They, as a rule, are not very noticeable and disappear quickly enough. But here a lot depends on the type of skin and neglect of cellulite. The strongest effects in obese women, with pronounced cellulite.
In order to reduce such manifestations or even prevent them, you can use the following tips:
Steam the body before the procedure (for example, using a hot shower or bath).
Use a scrub
Stretch your body well. You can use a massager
Drop a little essential oil into honey (before rubbing in)
Apply honey with essential oil to dry skin
After the session is over, apply a soothing lotion or cream.
All this will help to avoid the appearance of the ugly effects of massage, as well as help the skin to quickly adapt to intense influences.
It should also be noted that there is a small proportion of people with very sensitive skin, in whom even minor exposures lead to the appearance of bruises. (handheld massager deep tissue)Here it is imperative to use soothing agents for the dermis after the procedure and to increase the interval between massage sessions.