Lately, massage parlors with a focus on relaxation are abundant in the city. The role of massage is to relieve fatigue by improving blood flow and promoting relaxation. However, have you ever experienced the following?

– Feels good during the massage but quickly reverts afterward.
– Experiences body soreness immediately or the next day after the treatment.
– Paradoxically feels even more fatigued.

Cases like these are known as “rebound” in the muscles and represent one of the drawbacks of massage. To put it plainly, “rebound” is a type of injury. Muscles are composed of bundles of thin tissues called muscle fibers, and the primary cause of rebound is identified as overdosing (doseover).

Dose refers to the amount of stimulation, and when applying intense pressure to the body through massage, it can become detrimental, especially for individuals with low endurance. Interestingly, an ideal stimulation amount has been defined as “gentle stimulation awakening tissue function, and moderate stimulation promoting tissue function.” Therefore, utilizing this principle can help alleviate muscle tension, enhance recovery, and provide positive effects.

In the case of excessive stimulation, not only does it interfere with muscle function, but it can also result in damage to muscle fibers, ultimately leading to the cessation of muscle function. Furthermore, becoming accustomed to intense massage may gradually diminish the effectiveness of previous levels of stimulation and make it challenging to feel the benefits of massage.

At Handless Seitai, we address the misalignment of the spine before applying full-body massage to enhance overall recovery. This menu was developed by top-tier Japanese therapists, minimizing the risk of rebound and offering a treatment that can promptly improve pain.