Massage treatment can use a range of techniques which vary in stroke depth, speed, direction and rhythm. Specific strokes will be used to achieve the goal of the treatment and enable the patient to experience the best results. Massage can be applied at any time during childhood but is especially beneficial during the ages of 8 to 16 where they may be experiencing growth spurts. When experiencing a growth spurt the child’s bones will be lengthening at a greater rate than the surrounding soft tissues can such as muscles. Bone spurts can leave muscles in a state of constant tension, this is most apparent in the quadriceps and calf muscles. Massage therapy to tight muscles can result in a reduction in tension and pain.
kid Gentle Therapy
