Massage & the Musculoskeletal System
The primary purpose of the musculoskeletal system is to protect, stabilize and mobilize the body. It is made up of the following tissues:
- Muscle (movement)
- Tendon (connects muscle to bone)
- Ligament (connects bone to bone)
- Bone (supports, protects, and gives form)
- Joint (movement)
Most common causes of muscle pain:
- Injury or trauma
- Overuse (using a muscle too much, too soon, too often)
- Tension or stress