What is a Periostal massage?

Answer by  mechtech74 (692)

A form of trigger point therapy that focuses on the periosteum: the dense vascular tissue which envelopes all bones--which can become thickened due to disease and injury. Direct point massage to these areas can improve circulation and range of motion, reduce local pain, delay joint degeneration, and increase organ function.

Answer by  steve58 (8)

It is a massage performed to the upper back to help treat problems with the peristeum. It can be used to treat headaches, backache, limb problems as well as conditions associated with internal organs. The massage has to be applied while the patient is in a relaxed state and is often occumpnied by supplimentry treatment.

Answer by  suvankarc (173)

Various systems and procedures of massage have distinct effects on our cardiovascular procedure. Massage works on the cardiac functioning, particularly the heart rate. A very significant means of the remedy of cardiac arrhythmia is Periostal massage on the ribs. It reduce the tachycardia on 15-20 beats per minute and assists to decrease arrhythmias.

Answer by  Riley (765)

A periostal massage is a method of neuroeflex therapy and is performed to eliminate changes around the peristeum. Periosteum refers to the double layer of connective tissue membrane covering the outer surface of the bones and tightly joined to them. The changes are characterized by swellings, retractions and indetentions. The massage is performed in the state of relaxed muscles.