A massage is perfect medium for you to relax and heal. A great massage involves rubbing different parts of the body uniquely and technically while applying gentle or strong or mild pressure on the tissues, joints, and muscles. Only a professional masseuse can do this for you.
As common as massages seem to be in most parts of the world, many people still feel it is solely used for relaxation. Below are some of the most popular massage techniques and their health benefits.
This is arguably one of the most popular massage techniques. It is a full-body massage perfect for people tied up by tension.
The five basic strokes involved in the massage include sliding and gliding, vibration and tapping, kneading, friction with fibers, and deep, circular motions.
Some of the health benefits of this massage include releasing muscle knots, joint stiffness, and stress.
Aromatherpahy quite old; suffice to say, it’s one of the oldest forms of massage therapy. Aromatherapy entails the use of essential oils for a full-body massage.
These oils are often diluted before being applied to the skin; the oil is usually inhaled using a diffuser and absorbed through the skin.
Some of the oil benefits include alleviation of anxiety and stress. It also helps with depression and relieves you of pain.
This one is very similar to Swedish massage, except that heated stones are used to massage different body areas. The stones used are mostly flat basalt, similar to a volcanic rock that retains heat.
Some of the benefits include relaxation of sore muscles, alleviation of pain, stress relief, and improved blood flow.
Deep tissue massage involves the application of extra pressure targeting the inner muscles and tendons. Deep tissue massage helps with soreness, chronic pain, tight muscles, and anxiety.
It is called sports massage because it is often used by athletes who have a repetitive muscle injury. A full body massage is done with a significant focus on the injured region. Sports massage helps improve blood flow, flexibility, and agility.
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