Abdominal massage, as the name indicates, is massage that focuses on the abdomen. Generally it is a slow, careful and detailed massage with the therapist working gently through all the layers of the abdomen, from the skin and superficial muscles to the intestines, other abdominal organs and the deep muscles.
The purpose of abdominal massage is to release cramped muscles, improve lymph circulation on both the superficial and deep levels, remove adhesions and contractures and stimulate peristalsis in the intestines.
The muscles of the abdomen are considered to be the core muscles of the body. They contribute to both balance and movement, and connect the lower limbs to the hips and spine. If the muscles of the abdomen are relaxed and toned, your posture is better, you have greater freedom of movement and more stability. Tight muscles in the abdomen cause low back pain, awkward balance and more stress on the hips, knees and back.
Superficial and deep lymph circulation meet in the abdomen. Most of your lymphatic vessels are superficial, just under the skin, and help to protect you from invasive disease-causing organisms. At two important locations -- in the nodes located in the neck and in the abdomen -- superficial lymph vessels connect to deep lymph vessels, which also drain the internal organs. Abdominal lymph massage helps to stimulate movement of lymph through both levels and helps to empty lymph out of the largest lymph vessel -- the thoracic duct -- back into the blood stream.
Layers of tissue in the abdomen -- muscles, connective tissue and organs -- are lubricated and meant to slide easily against each other. An adhesion is scar tissue between two layers, preventing them from moving easily. Adhesions are due to infection, dehydration, injury, surgery or radiation. Abdominal massage helps to release adhesions and to help abdominal tissues slide freely against each other again.
An important benefit of abdominal massage is that it stimulates peristalsis. Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle cells in the walls of vessels and intestines. On the microscopic level abdominal massage helps to stimulate lymphatic peristalsis, which is also called the lymphatic pump. This gets lymph vessels to working on their own, moving lymph fluid through the nodes and back into circulation. On a larger level, abdominal massage helps to stimulate intestinal peristalsis, which can help if you have constipation or intestinal spasms.
About Me
- Lisa L. Ross, HHP
- I have actively practiced as a Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and massage therapist since 1993 with special interest and training in the Vodder method of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) technique. My experience is with lymphedema disease, edema in general, pre- and post-surgery massage, cosmetic surgery edema and more. My search for a low or non impact movement modality led me to become a certified trainer in the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® I have found it to be a helpful movement modality to stimulate the Lymphatic system and other stagnation out of the body. The Gyrotonic method is the base for movement sessions used at the office. Palliative care is another direction of great interest, as many of my clients are in disease states. My mission is to provide compassionate care and resources for my clients.
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