COLD COMFORT
Massage offers myriad benefits: it relaxes and relieves, reduces stress, improves circulation, blood pressure, and posture, and strengthens the immune system. Ultimately though, it just makes you feel really, really good. While we all know that there is generally some sort of oil, lotion or cream involved in every massage, we may not have realised that topical analgesics are now also an option, and a very popular and effective one at that. What are topical analgesics? These refer to pain killers in the form of creams, rubs, and sprays that are used on the skin over painful muscles or joints.
Topical analgesics have multiple benefits in massage therapy: They target specific areas to relieve pain They aid in providing pain free movement The cooling and the re-warming of tissue stimulates the return of blood flow They are an easier option than using actual ice They can be used at home as well if needed
Topical analgesics work according to the Gate Control Theory of Pain. Rich in ingredients like menthol, these products stimulate specific sensory receptors in the skin, and by doing so, it in turn prevents other receptors from sending pain signals to the brain. These analgesics use cold therapy and heat therapy, and it is the former, also known as Cryotherapy that we are focusing on today.
What is Cryotherapy? Also known as cold therapy, this is the local or general use of low temperatures for therapeutic purposes. Cryotherapy is widely used to relieve muscle pain, sprains and swelling. Topical Analgesics can be used at every stage of the massage: Before – to reduce pain prior to manipulation of tissue, and ease pre-treatment apprehension During - if the client experiences soreness or pain during the session After - to relieve pain and tenderness, and keep the client pain free for hours following the massage At The Nail Anatomy and Knot Busters we use Biofreeze Professional
Cold Therapy Pain Relief. The #1 Chiropractic recommended topical analgesic, its’ new optimised formula gives patients a longer lasting experience while providing smoother consistency and easier application.
The Cryotherapy massage is available at Knot Busters, the massage arm of The Nail Anatomy. To experience a wide variety of massage techniques from Lave shell and Argan oil to deep tissue and aromatherapy, visit Knot Busters at The Nail Anatomy, 14, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7, or check out https://www.facebook. com/theknotbusters/ We are open 7 days a week.
The first 10 NEW customers who book a Full Body Massage with Cryotherapy will pay a discounted rate of just SLR 5000/=! The massage lasts for 60mins, and this exciting offer is available to you from Monday to Thursday, 4th to 17th September 2018. To avail yourself of this excellent opportunity please call us on 112688358 and mention this exclusive Daily Mirror LIFE offer when making your appointment.