With summer at its peak, everyone is doing their time at the gym –– people simply like looking good. If you are one of these gym goers, chances are you have recently suffered from DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, which often happens after an intense workout and can last between 24 and 72 hours. But as uncomfortable as this condition can be, it can also be treated easily with the help of percussion therapy. And we’re going to tell you why Greg Maruki Acupuncture should be your provider of choice.
What is percussion therapy?
Percussion therapy is a type of mechanical vibration that breaks down muscle tension in the deepest layer of our bodies. Percussion therapy targets the muscle tissue at 2,800 percussions per minute to stimulate rich blood and oxygen flow in the area that is being treated.
Think of it as a the ultimate deep-tissue massage. And if you’re worried about the number of permissions per minute, rest assured that percussion therapy is painless. The best part? It has a proven record of delivering results across people of different needs.
What is DOMS?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness –– also known as DOMS –– is a muscle pain that you feel after after a particularly strenuous workout. Patients don’t feel any symptoms during the workout; instead, they appear 1 or 2 days later.
The main culprit behind DOMS is eccentric exercise: high-intensity exercise that can cause tiny tears in your muscle fibers. Everyone is susceptible to DOMS. It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional athlete or a newbie breaking ground at the gym –– no one is safe.
The most effective treatment for DOMS is therapeutic massage, which is where percussion therapy comes in.
Benefits of percussion therapy
Percussion therapy is particularly good at treating muscle pain and soreness, so it should come as no surprise that it can also treat DOMS. The increase in oxygen flow that percussion therapy promotes can have all kids of additional health benefits, including but not limited to muscle cramps and spasms; carpal tunnel syndrome; and shin splits, just to name a few.
Why Greg Maruki Acupuncture
There are many professionals offering percussion therapy, but there is only one Greg Maruki. Our office has years of experience providing relief to patients in need –– and we have the testimonials to prove it.
If you are located anywhere near Orange, California, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our team will come up with a plan that addresses your specific needs. Get in touch today: 714-532-2827.
