Percussor Therapy

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Percussor Therapy

Percussive therapy is a gentle treatment approach for muscle and ligament problems and related myofascial conditions. The Percussor is a hand-held instrument that distributes waves of percussive impulses deep into the tissues of the body which promotes an increase in lymphatic flow and circulation. Percussion also can be used to decrease muscle spasm, release joints, and to loosen up fixated areas without using heavy forces.

From migraines associated with chronic TMJ to persistent lower back pain, percussor therapy can significantly reduce chronic pain. Excessive tightening of muscles or even areas with scar tissue can cause overall stiffening of the muscles resulting in pain. Both of these conditions, tight muscles or scar tissue, can be alleviated through percussor therapy. For muscle pain, percussors rely on trigger point therapy to release the tightened muscles. They work by breaking up scar tissue and adhesions in the body's fascia which cause restricted motion or pain. Fascia is part of the connective tissue system that protects organs, bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels, while fascia in its non-stretchy form makes up tendons. Essentially fascia extends throughout the entire human body forming a protective barrier.

Benefits of Percussor Therapy

The percussor can be used for a variety of treatments, including:

  • Decrease muscle spasms
  • Release joints
  • Loosen fixed areas, such as tight muscles or scar tissue, without heavy force
  • Reduce chronic pain associated with migraines, persistent back pain, and chronic TMJ
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Additional Details

  • Percussor therapy vs. massage
    Percussor therapy differs from traditional massage in that by pulsating rapid bursts of waves and pressure, it gradually shocks the muscle fibers until the area is desensitized. Once free from pain, we are able to experience deeper levels of release because we are no longer responding to the tightness and soreness of a painful muscle. Percussor therapy rapidly accelerates the body’s ability to heal and recover by decreasing post-workout muscle pain and cramps.
  • Percussor therapy is for everyone
    Professional athletes who experience pain and soreness on a regular basis, weekend warriors, who dive into immersive intense experiences, the daily workout lover and the never-go-to-the-gym person who has a sore back, neck or shoulders. Percussor therapy is great for both chronic and acute tension. It releases pain through stimulating specific body parts with rapid bursts of energy. These rapid bursts desensitize the area, which allows us to receive greater benefit from percussor therapy than traditional massage, which can be painful. Based on the principle of vibration therapy, percussor therapy improves muscular strength, kinesthetic awareness and decreases muscle soreness. The end result is increased oxygen and blood flow, decreased pain, increased range of motion, and a quicker, more effective recovery time.

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