There is nothing more relaxing after a stressful day than a massage, right?
Medical, Thai, Bali, Shiatsu, Lomi Lomi Nui, with chocolate or hot basalt stones… there are many different kinds of massages that differ in technique, depth and materials used during the process.
In order to examine how massage affects muscle damage, researchers asked 11 young, healthy men to ride a bike to the point of total exhaustion. Then, one randomly selected leg was subjected to 10 minutes massage. Each of the quadriceps muscle of the thigh tissue has been sampled two times - 10 minutes and 2,5 hours after the treatment.
These samples were tested for various mRNA levels (so-called messenger RNA). mRNA transfers the information to cells saying that it’s time to create proteins – thanks to the level of ribonucleic acid we can say exactly how much of each protein is created.
In muscle cells from the treated leg researchers noticed quite different levels of two key proteins - less NFkB and more PGC-1alpha. By reducing the level of NFkB our organism fights inflammation, higher PGC-1alpha causes creation of more mitochondria that supply energy for cell formation.
As a result of the research it was stated that massage is really beneficial for health of our muscles.
In case someone is interested in more details, here you can find the abstract and full text of the original article:
http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/4/119/119ra13.abstract
As for me, I got my first massage more than 3 years ago and from that time I regularly make an appointment at my favorite place to get one. I always take oriental massages because personally I like to feel more like I am on vacation in Bali rather than under some sport or medical treatment in hospital :)
What is your experience with massages? Do you get a massage sometimes? If yes, what is your favorite type?
Did you know that positive effects of a massage are connected to the response of our DNA?
Are you familiar with some massage techniques? Have you attended any massage training courses?
Sources:
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Medical, Thai, Bali, Shiatsu, Lomi Lomi Nui, with chocolate or hot basalt stones… there are many different kinds of massages that differ in technique, depth and materials used during the process.
Studies made by Mark Tarnopolsky, a neurometabolic researcher at McMaster University in Hamilton (together with a team of scientists) showed that kneading turns off genes associated with inflammation and turns on genes that help muscles heal. Till that day real mechanisms behind this popular form of relaxation were unknown. Previous theories stated only that the touch squeezes lactic acid or waste products out of tired muscles (which is not true). Past studies showed only that a well-administered rub can help reduce pain, but none has ever pinpointed what is the exact effect on muscle function.
These samples were tested for various mRNA levels (so-called messenger RNA). mRNA transfers the information to cells saying that it’s time to create proteins – thanks to the level of ribonucleic acid we can say exactly how much of each protein is created.
In muscle cells from the treated leg researchers noticed quite different levels of two key proteins - less NFkB and more PGC-1alpha. By reducing the level of NFkB our organism fights inflammation, higher PGC-1alpha causes creation of more mitochondria that supply energy for cell formation.
As a result of the research it was stated that massage is really beneficial for health of our muscles.
In case someone is interested in more details, here you can find the abstract and full text of the original article:
http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/4/119/119ra13.abstract
As for me, I got my first massage more than 3 years ago and from that time I regularly make an appointment at my favorite place to get one. I always take oriental massages because personally I like to feel more like I am on vacation in Bali rather than under some sport or medical treatment in hospital :)
What is your experience with massages? Do you get a massage sometimes? If yes, what is your favorite type?
Did you know that positive effects of a massage are connected to the response of our DNA?
Are you familiar with some massage techniques? Have you attended any massage training courses?
Sources:
http://www.revivetherapeutic.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/download8.jpg
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSwvFaIAgIwdwig-Hg9UlyTC5PeVqJqept6kg7p-sTE1wV_QY1P
Comments
No, I did not.
Are you familiar with some massage techniques? Have you attended any massage training courses?
Yes, I am little bit familiar with lymphatic drainage and Shiatsu massage, the first one is painful as hell and it helps in some diseases, for instance in scleroderma.
Usually trip destination was oriental. That's why it were rather cheap so I could test everything. So I really like massage. It's great after physical effort.
The best massage I had was soap massage in Thailand. The woman rub you with different parts of her body and everywhere are a lot of bubbles.
Didn't know about the DNA but I knew it can't be wrong for body.
I think I am pretty good at massage but unfortunately I don't have any course.
Robert have you ever head Shiatsu massage? How was it?
Marta what is your fav kind of massage?
My favourite kind right now is hot chocolate massage, always performed by Balinese masseuse. These ladies' hands are magic.
I would love to go for a professional massage again (I often have sore back). Could you recommend a place? And if that's not a problem tell us what are the prices of a massage? I would be very grateful :)
I assume that there are different types of massages, there are some to relax and there are others - for example rehabilitation issues. Have you tried both? Is the difference big? Which of oriental massages you mentioned you like the most and can recommend? I personally only had rehabilitation one and it wasn't the most relaxing moment of my life but it was not bad at all as well :D
As I mentioned earlier, my favourite is hot chocolate massage. I recently enjoyed Lomi Lomi Nui (massage technique using forearms) - it was delicate... till the lady started to press and move her elbows along all anatomical shapes on my back :D very interesting experience!
I love massages, but, unfortunately, I haven't had many of them. Because of that I still don't know what is my favorite type. I hope I'll have enough of free time and extra money for myself for going to professional masseur and finally find a favourite type.
Did you know that positive effects of a massage are connected to the response of our DNA?
I didn't know about that, but thanks, it was very interesting to read.
I have almost no experience with massages, but your article encouraged me to try it.
Did you know that positive effects of a massage are connected to the response of our DNA?
I didn't know that, and I'm suprised. I found it very intersting.
Currently i can't find a way to get one, maybe because i am busy with something else or maybe because i still have bad memories from the last time. I do have one friend who is a professional masseur. Maybe one day i'll talk to her, but for now i have other things that makes me relaxed.
Also on topic of positive effects and straight response on DNA, i had no idea about DNA part.
I've used to have lymphatic drainage when I had problems with my leg - it was painful but it helped a lot.
This is first time I have read that massage effects are connected with our DNA and it’s is hard for me to believe in it…
Some as Izabela and PaulinaI could be massage all time. It’s the best form of rest for me- huge pleaure. I don’t have my favourite type of massage. All of them are great for me.
I've never gotten a massage in my life but I've wanted to for some time now. Last week I decided to treat myself with a massage after I have finished with all the work during this semester. My mother gets regular massages. She's a dentist and works all day in an uncomfortable position and really needs these massages.
I know that massages are not only a relaxation method, they may be used as a treatment for a lot of issues: skin problems, weight loss, rehabilitation, some internal problems, for example with circulation etc... They are very useful and of course pleasant. It is also a big physical effort for a masseur/masseuse and they're always so fit!
PS. "Are you familiar with some massage techniques? Have you attended any massage training courses?" - Nope but maybe ill try some day :)