Monique Therapy

11/09/2025

Korzyści z masażu bańką chińską:

Poprawa krążenia: Stymuluje krążenie krwi i limfy, co może pomóc w redukcji obrzęków i zastojów.

Rozluźnienie mięśni: Łagodzi napięcie mięśniowe i przynosi ulgę w bólu, szczególnie w przypadku przewlekłych bólów i stanów zapalnych.

Walka z cellulitem: Stosowany w masażu antycellulitowym, poprawia wygląd skóry i pomaga w redukcji pomarańczowej skórki.

Działanie przy infekcjach: Pomaga usuwać z organizmu "wiatr" i "zimno" (koncepcja z tradycyjnej medycyny chińskiej), co jest pomocne w leczeniu przeziębień i grypy.

Detoksykacja: W niektórych przypadkach bańki, szczególnie tzw. krwawe bańki, służą do odciągania z ciała nagromadzonej krwi i czynników patogennych, które wywołują różne schorzenia.

Na co zwrócić uwagę:

Doświadczenie specjalisty: Choć masaż bańką chińską jest stosowany w tradycyjnej medycynie chińskiej, wymaga precyzji i wiedzy. W przypadku osłabienia organizmu (np. duży niedobór energii Qi i krwi), terapeuta może odmówić stawiania baniek.

Siniaki i pęknięte naczynka: Po zabiegu mogą pojawić się drobne siniaki lub pęknięte naczynka, szczególnie u osób z kruchością naczyń. Zwykle znikają po kilku dniach.

Unikanie przeciągów: Po zabiegu, zwłaszcza gdy bańki mają działanie oczyszczające, zaleca się unikanie wychłodzenia i przebywania w przeciągach.

11/09/2025

BENEFITS OF KINESIO TAPING ‼️
Kinesio tape benefits include pain relief, reduced swelling and inflammation by improving lymphatic drainage, enhanced muscle function and activation, support for joints and muscles without restricting movement, and faster recovery from injuries. It works by gently lifting the skin, creating space for circulation, reducing pressure on pain receptors, and improving proprioception (body awareness). The tape is used by athletes, in post-surgery recovery, and for managing chronic conditions.

How Kinesio Tape Works

Skin Lifting: The tape's elasticity allows it to lift the skin, creating a small space between the skin and underlying tissues.

Improved Circulation: This lifting effect is believed to help blood and lymph circulate more efficiently, which can reduce swelling and inflammation.

Pain Reduction: By dispersing fluids and reducing pressure on pain receptors, the tape can alleviate pain.

Proprioception & Muscle Function: Kinesio tape can enhance body awareness and stimulate muscles, which may improve muscle function and activation.

Key Benefits
Pain Management: It offers relief from muscle soreness, joint discomfort, and chronic conditions by reducing pressure on pain receptors.

Reduced Swelling: The improved lymphatic drainage helps to decrease inflammation and swelling at the injury site.

Muscle Support & Function: Kinesio tape supports and stabilizes muscles and joints without restricting the full range of motion.

Faster Recovery: It speeds up recovery by promoting better fluid drainage and reducing swelling after injuries.

Enhanced Athletic Performance: Athletes use it to support muscles, improve activation, and enhance muscle function and fatigue prevention.

Improved Posture: The tape can be applied to encourage better posture and alignment, which can alleviate related back and neck pain.

19/08/2025

Warto przeczytać 🤔💪

16/08/2025

Miłego weekendu 🌞🍀💪

06/08/2025

If you suspect yourself sciatica, if you have a problem walking and you have enough painkillers that do not help a lot come to my massage room .
I have been helping in this disease for 12 years, painfully but effectively‼ ️

06/08/2025

time to do something for yourself 💪💪💪

29/07/2025

Miłego dnia/have a nice day 🤗

28/07/2025

Massage therapy offers a wide range of benefits for both physical and mental well-being, making it a valuable tool for managing various conditions and promoting overall health. While it's not a cure-all, massage can be a beneficial addition to a comprehensive wellness plan.

Physical Benefits:

Pain Relief:
Massage can help reduce muscle pain and stiffness by improving circulation, decreasing muscle tension, and reducing inflammation. It can also help alleviate chronic pain conditions and improve range of motion.

Improved Circulation:
Massage techniques can enhance blood flow, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove waste products, promoting healing and overall health.

Reduced Muscle Tension and Stiffness:
Massage can help release muscle tension and knots, improving flexibility and reducing stiffness, particularly after exercise or injury.
Faster Recovery:
Massage can aid in quicker recovery from workouts or injuries by reducing muscle soreness and inflammation.

Better Sleep:
Massage can promote relaxation and reduce stress, which can lead to improved sleep quality.

Boosted Immune System:
By increasing blood flow and lymphatic drainage, massage can help the body's natural defense system.

Mental Benefits:
Stress and Anxiety Reduction:
Massage therapy can help lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.

Improved Mood:
Massage can stimulate the release of endorphins, natural mood boosters that can elevate mood and promote feelings of well-being.

Enhanced Mental Alertness:
Increased blood flow and reduced tension can improve focus and mental clarity.

Other Benefits:
Improved Posture: By addressing muscle imbalances and tension, massage can help improve posture and body alignment.
Reduced Headaches: Massage can be effective in relieving tension headaches and migraines.

28/07/2025

Stres? Przemęczenie? Częste bóle głowy? Bóle karku, ramion? Sztywność pleców? Ból w dolnym odcinku pleców nie dający Ci spać, pracować i normalnie funkcjonować? Podaruj sobie choćby 30min masażu leczniczego (sportowego) lub przyjdź na sesję akupunktury, bańki chińskie lub zwykłe, a może dla Ciebie najlepsze okażą się ultradźwięki lub taśmy kinezjologiczne lub terapia manualna metodą Dorna? Jako dyplomowany bioenergoterapeuta podczas masażu pomogę Ci również odblokować zastoje energetyczne, które zaburzają różne dziedziny Twojego życia
Serdecznie zapraszam do gabinetu na Tooting.
Terapeuta z 12letnią praktyką

24/07/2025

Sciatica and piriformis syndrome both couse buttock and leg pain, but they differ in their orgin.
Sciatica is a symptom of sciatica nerve irritation, often caused by a lower back issue like: herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, injuries, tumors,cysts or other growths.
Anything that makes the piriformis press on the sciatic nerve can cause piriformis syndrome.The most common piriformis syndrome causes are: inflamation (swelling) in the piriformis or the tissues arround it , muscle spasms, scarring in the muscle.
These issues can result from:
- climbing stairs, walking or running
- working on the knee
- injuring the hip
- lifting something (heavy) improperly
- not warming up before physical activity
- overexercising
With sciatica pain is almost imposible to move, with piriformis syndrome - movement is helps to relieve the pain.
I always said to my patients that the first symptom of piriformis syndrome is a problem with pitting a sock or shoe.
From lokal doctors you will usually get naproxen and co-codamol, which unfortunately do not really help. For both problems help painkillers for neuralgia eg.gabapentin
To treat both problems I recommend:
Sciatica - Breuss Massage (Dorn Method )
Piriformis syndrome - sport massage (trigger point ), very helpful for both problems is lower back stretching ‼️ I could easly say that is the stretching is the basis and daily obligation. Very helpful is also accupuncture, utrasounds therapy ,kinesio taping and cupping .
All treatments are available in my massage room.
I attached here the best video of exercises for piriformis syndrome (in Polish language but you will see how to do it )

https://youtu.be/ZUteMdchuK4?si=hcvQuLcMamBQC2eU

23/07/2025

I haven't published anything for a long time, for which I apologize to everyone. I intend to get to work properly 💪 but I need your help. Please, write in a comment what problems / matters are interested in you and I will try not to disappoint anyone. Tomorrow I will write a bit about sciatica and similar symptoms as the problem is always alive 😉

19/09/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064764788391/posts/695158449319642/

Degenerative spondylolisthesis is diagnosed when a vertebra slips forward as part of the normal aging process of the spine. The L4-L5 spinal segment is mostly affected, followed by L3-L4 and L5-S1.