What is massage?
Massage is a general term for pressing, rubbing and kneading of body muscles,skin, tendons and ligaments.It is an alternative option to help alleviate soft tissue discomfort associate with everyday stress, muscular overuse and pain after work, injuries and auto accidents. Massage has been done since ancient times as treatment or form of pleasure. |
Methods of massage
Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearm, feet, or a massage device. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure.Types of massage
There are many different types of massage therapy, including these common types
Swedish massage
This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you.Deep Tissue massage
This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.Sports massage
This is similar to Swedish massage, but it's geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.Trigger point massage
This massage focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.Benefits of massage
Some recent studies have found massage may also be helpful for:
- A massage session is a break from your job, your family, friends... to slow down and De-stress.
- A massage improves blood circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
- Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries away the body's waste products.When you receive a spa service, your mind, body and soul are in harmony.
- Pre-natal and post-natal benefits for women is one of the most important factors for experiencing a massage.
- Massage therapy can help with pain management in chronic conditions such as arthritis, sciatica and muscle spasms.
