Deep Transverse Frictions

Frictions help ensure that as the tissue heals, scar tissue is not laid down. As a result, the muscle or ligament regains it’s pre-injury tensile strength, i.e. it maintains it’s mobility.

Frictions will also give an analgesic effect, i.e. they will help give pain relief. As well as this, the nature of the movement will help to increase circulation and blood flow to the area, which will help to improve healing. They also release endorphins (happy hormones).