We work hard to build and maintain our muscles, but our muscles are also always hard at work. They may frequently experience overuse and abuse, despite doing their best to remain strong and keep up with our demands. It’s up to us to either help them, continue hurting them, or let them recover at their own pace.
Due to the pain, inflammation, and stiffness your muscles may experience, it’s only fair for us to play our part in helping them heal quickly and seamlessly. Percussion therapy is one of the best options to consider for your muscles. We’ll highlight how a percussion device can be effective in improving muscle knots, circulation, and more.
Opens Blood Vessels to Boost Blood Flow
Percussion guns are essential in improving blood flow throughout the body. This device’s ability to vibrate and “punch” a targeted muscle group widens the blood vessels, which improves blood circulation.
Increased blood flow is important. The vessels will be better able to deliver important nutrients like white blood cells and oxygen to the designated area. In turn, the client can experience faster healing and less pain in their muscles and other tissues.
Stimulates Lymphatic Drainage
No matter how healthy you are, you always have waste products in your body. Toxins, extra fluids, uric acid, dead cells, pathogens, and lactic acid are all examples of wastes which need to be properly discarded. Your lymphatic system is responsible for doing this.
Percussion therapy has the ability to encourage lymphatic drainage through its repetitive motion. It can stimulate the lymphatic vessels and reduce inflammation in the targeted area to make improved drainage possible. With improved lymphatic drainage, the body can recover better from trauma like muscle tears and reduce fluid buildup.
Penetrates Adhesions and Knots to Break Them Up
Scar tissue and knots in the muscle can make it hard for adequate blood flow to happen. It can also cause tension and pain, which can be unsettling. Fortunately, percussion therapy comes to save the day.
The penetration of percussion tools like massage guns can physically break up and loosen up muscle knots and adhesions. It also releases stuck connective tissue around the muscles to boost blood flow to the area. In turn, better flow brings the improved ability to flush out wastes, which could otherwise be contributing to knots and adhesions.
Encourages Muscle Relaxation
Poor blood circulation can often be the culprit of muscle tension, which is often a result of stress. Tight muscles can also be due to intense exercise. Nonetheless, releasing rigid muscle tissue is important. Otherwise, one may experience muscle cramps, mobility and flexibility challenges, and an increase in injuries.
With applied pressure from percussion devices, muscle relaxation can be achieved. Relaxed muscles allow not only less pain but also improved circulation, better range of motion, and faster recovery time, especially when it comes to the muscle tissue.
Are your muscles in need of some rest and relaxation? Get in touch with Recovery Lab today. We’ll help you set up an upcoming percussion therapy appointment.
