 Muscle recovery is an essential aspect of athletic performance, overall physical health, and well-being. Many people rely on stretching and foam rolling as their primary methods of recovery. While these techniques are beneficial, they often fall short in addressing all the needs of a recovering muscle. To achieve optimal results, it's crucial to incorporate Hybrid Health Muscle Therapy sessions into your recovery routine. This blog post explores why stretching and foam rolling alone aren't enough for muscle recovery and highlights the importance of combining them with professional muscle therapy.
Stretching: Benefits and Limitations Stretching is a popular practice for improving flexibility, increasing range of motion, and alleviating muscle tension. Static stretching, where you hold a position for an extended period, helps lengthen muscles and improve overall flexibility. Dynamic stretching, which involves moving parts of your body through a full range of motion, can enhance muscle performance and reduce the risk of injury during physical activities. However, stretching alone has its limitations. While it can improve flexibility, it doesn't always address deep muscle knots or trigger points that can develop from intense physical activity. Additionally, improper stretching techniques can lead to muscle imbalances or even injuries. Stretching is just one piece of the puzzle in a comprehensive muscle recovery plan. Foam Rolling: Benefits and Limitations Foam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release, involves using a foam roller to apply pressure to specific muscle groups. This technique helps release muscle tightness, improve blood flow, and reduce muscle soreness. Foam rolling can be particularly effective for targeting specific areas of discomfort and breaking up adhesions within the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). Despite its benefits, foam rolling has its limitations. It requires proper technique to be effective, and improper usage can lead to discomfort or even injury. Foam rolling may not always reach deeper layers of muscle tissue, and it might not be sufficient for addressing chronic muscle tightness or imbalances. The Role of Hybrid Health Muscle Therapy Hybrid Health Muscle Therapy sessions combine various advanced techniques to provide a comprehensive approach to muscle recovery. These sessions often include deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, and other specialized techniques that go beyond what stretching and foam rolling can achieve. Here are some key reasons why Hybrid Health Muscle Therapy is essential for muscle recovery:
A Winning Combination While stretching and foam rolling are valuable components of a muscle recovery routine, they are not enough on their own. Combining these practices with Hybrid Health Muscle Therapy sessions creates a holistic approach to recovery that addresses all aspects of muscle health. By incorporating professional muscle therapy into your routine, you can enhance performance, reduce the risk of injury, and achieve optimal results. In conclusion, if you're serious about your muscle recovery and overall physical well-being, don't rely solely on stretching and foam rolling. Invest in Hybrid Health Muscle Therapy sessions to experience the full benefits of a comprehensive recovery plan. Your muscles—and your performance—will thank you. Vice & Team HHP
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 At Hybrid Health Performance, we continually strive to provide the highest level of service to meet your muscle therapy needs. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we have added two new therapists to the team.
First and foremost, I want to assure you that while HHP is growing, our dedication to amazing muscle therapy remains our top priority. I am delighted to introduce you to our newest team members, Evan and Brett. Both Evan and Brett come to us with impressive backgrounds and have a passion for delivering torture in the name of muscle therapy! Furthermore, I want to emphasize that Lucy is still rocking and rolling with us! She recently celebrated her 1 year anniversary with HHP! Read more about them on the website: Evan Brett Lucia We’re thrilled to announce our March exclusive deal that will leave you feeling amazing! This promotion will start on Monday, February 26th and run through March 31st, Buy One Muscle Therapy Session, Get the Second at 50% Off! Are you tired of muscle tension, stiffness, or chronic pain? Look no further! Come experience the transformative benefits of muscle therapy. Book your session today and feel the difference! How It Works:
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Book Now! Visit our website at www.performancehybridhealth.com to schedule your muscle therapy sessions. Don’t miss out on this incredible offer! Terms and Conditions: Offer valid until March 31, 2024. Cannot be combined with other promotions. For new and non-recurring clients only. Sessions are non-transferable. This promotion is only for appointments made with Lucy, Evan and Brett, not with Vice. Thank you for your continued support, Vice  Are you tired of muscle tension, stiffness, or chronic pain? Look no further! In this week’s newsletter, we delve into the incredible benefits of muscle therapy. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy professional, or simply seeking relaxation, muscle therapy has something to offer everyone.
1. Alleviates Pain and Discomfort Muscle therapy has long been recognized for its effectiveness in reducing pain and discomfort. Whether you’re dealing with sore muscles from intense workouts or everyday stress, targeted therapy can provide much-needed relief. 2. Improves Mobility and Flexibility Unlock your body’s full potential! Muscle therapy helps improve mobility and flexibility by releasing tension and promoting better movement. Say goodbye to stiffness and hello to freedom of motion. 3. Reduces Muscle Tension and Stiffness Stressed out? Your muscles might be too! Muscle therapy techniques, such as deep tissue massage, work wonders in reducing tension and stiffness. Feel the knots melt away as skilled therapists address problem areas. 4. Enhances Athletic Performance Calling all athletes! Muscle therapy isn’t just for recovery; it’s also a powerful tool for enhancing athletic performance. By improving blood flow, reducing muscle fatigue, and preventing injuries, you’ll be at the top of your game. 5. Speeds Up Recovery from Injuries Whether it’s a sprain, strain, or post-workout soreness, muscle therapy accelerates recovery from injuries. It promotes healing by increasing blood circulation and breaking down scar tissue. 6. Promotes Better Sleep and Relaxation Unwind and recharge! Muscle therapy not only benefits your body but also your mind. Experience deep relaxation, reduced stress, and improved sleep quality after a session. What to Expect During a Muscle Therapy Session
While muscle therapy is generally safe, consult your doctor if you:
Ready to experience the transformative benefits of muscle therapy? Book your session today and feel the difference! Wishing you wellness and relaxation, Vice & Team Hybrid Health Performance  Your muscles are made up of many small, thin fibers that contract on command, working together to mobilize your muscle groups. These muscles are attached to your bones by connective tissues, called tendons, enabling them to move your body parts. Your bones are then connected by tough bands of connective tissue, called ligaments, for added stability. Your ligaments are covered by yet another connective tissue called fascia. All of these connective tissues can be referred to as “soft tissues.”
Soft tissues help to mobilize your joints and give your body the strength it needs to perform tasks. Your soft tissues provide you with the ability to do many things; however, they also limit you from pushing yourself too far – even if that’s your intention. These can be damaged by certain stresses, especially those caused by repeated actions within athletic activity. The muscle therapy that Lucy and I use at Hybrid Health Performance utilizes many different tools that can help to loosen up your muscles, and may even prevent future injuries from occurring. If you are dealing with tight muscles that are nagging and causing pain to linger, then make an appointment with us. We specialize in advanced soft tissue therapy that is highly focused on your problematic area. Schedule an appointment today at www.performancehybridhealth.com. Here is to happy muscles, Vice  Tendons are springy bands of tissue that attach muscles to bones. A common injury called Tendonitis is the result of microscopic tears to the tendon or tendon sheath. This is usually caused by overuse or repetitive motion.
One technique that we do here at Hybrid Health Performance for tendonitis is called cross fiber friction. Lucy and I will use back and forth strokes using medium to deep pressure to a tendon perpendicular to the muscle fiber direction. This speeds up the tendon’s healing process by increasing the production of collagen. Afterwards, we will then also loosen the muscles surrounding the tendon to take pressure off of it and give it space to heal. To do that, we will use a variety of techniques and tools designed to loosen up muscles and the surrounding soft tissues. If you are dealing with tendonitis symptoms, don’t wait! Schedule your appointment today at www.performancehybridhealth.com. Looking forward to working with you, Vice  Everyone has muscles and joints, regardless of age. So yes, I will deliver the same unique muscle therapy to older folks! The pressure may change, but I will still use all the tools! It is important to keep the body moving at all stages of life.
In fact, my older clients like me because I do not baby them like other therapists do. Every single one of the older clients say that when they have gone elsewhere for muscle therapy, they are always scared that they will hurt them. So they do light massage, a heat pack, etc. They appreciate that fact I don’t treat them like a delicate flower. The value that I treat them like everyone else and I am just doing what I can to help them remain active by loosening up their tight muscles. Being grateful, Vice www.performancehybridhealth.com  The weekend arrives and you get out and shake off the work week with your favorite activity such as cycling, running, golf or tennis. You figure exercise can only be good for you and you can never have too much of a good thing, but can you overdo it when you cram all your exercise into the weekend?
People who do minimal physical activity during the week and then engage in a burst of highly strenuous activity on weekends are commonly referred to as weekend warriors. Trying to make up for 5 days of inactivity, weekend warriors can risk pushing themselves to the point of injury. Ankle, shoulder and hamstring injuries are the most common weekend warrior issues we deal with at Hybrid Health Performance. Detailed muscle therapy can help enhance the flexibility and balance of joints and muscles in the body which can help reduce injury. Regular muscle therapy sessions with Lucy and I can also immediately improve hamstring flexibility, helpful for reducing the heel pain from plantar fasciitis, and help increase shoulder range of motion. Do your body a favor and schedule an appointment today at www.performancehybridhealth.com. Cheers to the weekend, Vice  Each year, surgeons perform hundreds of thousands of hip replacements, and the most common reason is osteoarthritis of the hip. This condition isn’t caused by an underlying disease, rather it’s due to wear and tear of the hip joint from everyday activities over time. Not only can osteoarthritis of the hip be painful, but it can reduce the range of motion of the joint, making it difficult to move around.
Most people want to avoid or delay surgery as much as possible, which drives many to seek other non-invasive alternatives. The question is: what can Lucy or I do to manage osteoarthritis of the hip as muscle therapists? When managing a client with hip pain, we at Hybrid Health Performance will often use a combination of several approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes with respect to pain and function. This includes manual and instrument muscle therapies, specific corrective movement exercises, nutritional recommendations, and more. If you, or someone you know, are dealing with hip pain and want to see if HHP muscle therapy can help you, then schedule an appointment at www.performancehybridhealth.com. Looking forward to serving you, Vice
Shoulder pain can affect the range of motion, restrict normal activities, interrupt sleep and impact overall quality of life. The unique style of muscle therapy offered at Hybrid Health Performance can be an effective pain reliever.
The shoulder is used so frequently, it is subject to repetitive motion injuries. A number of conditions can cause shoulder pain, including: bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder and impingement. Although it cannot cure the conditions mentioned above, muscle therapy can often help as a pain reliever for shoulder pain. It can relieve muscle strain, stress, and joint pressure, and can reduce nerve compression, which in turn reduces the spasms and contractions that cause pain. We all know a shoulder rub from your partner, friend or family member may feel good, but if you truly want a better chance at relieving shoulder discomfort, then message Lucy or I with questions. Looking forward to serving you! Vice www.performancehybridhealth.com  Through their initial chiropractic college instruction, as well as continuing education and post-graduate training/certification, doctors of chiropractic are equipped with a variety of techniques and therapies to manage musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain (LBP). Studies have found that a common contributory cause of LBP is dysfunction of the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF). The purpose of the TLF is to allow the various muscle groups between the lower rib cage and the pelvic brim on both sides of the low back to smoothly slide independently between each other during normal movement. When adhesions form in the fascia, they can restrict the ability of the muscles to move independently, which can increase the risk for pain and injury in the low back and associated areas of the body.
One treatment option to address issues in the TLF that can cause pain and disability in the lower back is myofascial release (MFR). Myofascial release is a hands-on treatment in which a doctor of chiropractic applies pressure with their hands, elbow, or a tool to stretch the muscles to knead out trigger points or adhesions that may inhibit the ability of the muscles to slide against one another during normal movements. In a 2021 study, 36 patients with non-specific chronic LBP received either a single 40-minute session of MFR or a sham treatment. The patients in the MFR group experienced improved muscle activity in the lower back (based on diagnostic testing), as well as a reduction in both self-reported pain and disability. In another study that included 109 patients with chronic LBP, researchers observed that those who received a single 40-minute session of MFR not only experienced improved muscle activity in the lower back immediately following treatment, but these improvements persisted up to one month later at a follow-up visit. No such improvements were recorded among participants who did not receive any treatment. Because a low back condition may have several underlying causes that need to be addressed together, a doctor of chiropractic will often adopt a multimodal approach to achieve the best outcome for the patient. In addition to MFR, a chiropractor may also employ spinal manipulative therapy, mobilization therapy, soft-tissue therapy, exercise training, activity modification, physiotherapy modalities, nutritional counseling and more. It all depends on the patient’s unique case, as well as their doctor’s training and treatment preferences. |
AuthorVice Lujan is a muscle and movement specialist in Bakersfield, CA. Vice specializes in reestablishing normal, pain-free range of motion of the body. Archives
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