Pediatric Massage to Stimulate Motor Development
Evidence tells us that the right massage techniques are extremely invigorating for the body and even the mind. The human tendency of touch is a natural way to show someone kindness, love, and affection. Using touch as a medium to help stimulate motor development in children works rather well. The point, of course, is that you need to connect with a licensed massage therapist who will get to the root cause of the problem. When they are able to analyze the cause, erasing the tension and buildup of a non-stimulating force in the body that impairs the natural motor development is slowly removed.
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Massage Therapy for Children
Massage can be helpful for children who experience a wide range of symptoms, from musculoskeletal pain caused by sports injuries, to helping with neurological conditions or anxiety. Massage can help…
- Decrease musculoskeletal pain and increase healing.
Increase body awareness and neurological development.
Decrease levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) and blood glucose levels. The reduction in stress in children boosts the immune system and its ability to resist diseases.
Stimulate motor development.
Stimulate cognitive development (increased alertness as well as speed and accuracy).
Massage as a therapy seems to work for children, whether they are infants, preschoolers, or teens. Furthermore, making massage a routine in the child’s life can help them to grow into a balanced and healthy adult.
It takes skill to remove toxins from the body through pediatric therapeutic massage, which cannot be done by any masseur. A pediatric massage therapist can help children beat the emotional or physical trauma that they have gone through by using certain touch points in the body to alleviate the stubborn issue. Some kids suffer the aftermath of a variety of problems that limit them to use the motor skills out of a sense of loneliness or even fear. Kids suffering from autism benefit tremendously with therapy by a certified pediatric massage therapist. This benefits the mental abilities enabling their concentration power to work as best as it can. The challenge of massaging a child is not an easy one and requires a great deal of patience. In addition, one cannot apply the same pressure as one would on an adult, as the bones of children are fine.
Pediatric Massage for Autism
In standardized tests showed a decrease in autistic behaviors and increase in language development in all the children, as well as improvement in motor skills, sensory function and general health following medical qigong massage twice weekly and daily qigong massage from parents for a five-week period. This was then followed by daily parent massage for another four weeks.
Pediatric Massage for Cerebral Palsy
When you work with children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, there are no absolute assumptions. Each child may present quite differently from another. The brain’s motor areas have been disrupted which affects the ability to control movement and posture. The child may present with joint and bone deformities and contractures (permanently fixed, tight muscles and joints). Classical symptoms include spasticity, spasms, other involuntary movements, difficulty with fine motor tasks, difficulty maintaining balance and walking and may be slower in reaching developmental milestones.
Some Potential Benefits of Pediatric Massage Benefits for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Massage may be an effective intervention used to reduce spasticity, encourage muscle flexibility and increase range of motion. Depending on how you apply techniques, you may be able to use this gentle modality to increase or reduce muscle tone, encourage motor function and promote positive social interaction. Published studies indicate that touch therapies can aid sleep, improve social interaction and communication. Massage has also been found to improve digestion and aid in the absorption of nutrients.
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