Massage in its literal terms is rubbing,
manipulating and pressing ligaments, muscles and tendons. A massage generally
incorporates massage experts or trained people performing the actions of
rubbing and manipulating muscles, ligaments and tendons via their hands or
fingers. But at times they may even use their feet, elbows and forearms to
stroke or apply deep pressure. In today’s world massages are not only a service
that salon and spa cater
to but also clinics and different businesses.
If you have never experienced a
massage before, you should learn about the advantages that it offers and what
can be the possible outcome and benefits to you physically and psychologically.
The most common types of massages are:
- 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 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:
Massage is not something
complimentary anymore as SPA treatments, it is recommended as part of treatment for many physical
and psychological conditions. A massage can help people with conditions such
as:
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Anxiety
·
Digestive disorders
·
Fibromyalgia
·
Headaches
·
Insomnia related to stress
·
Myofascial pain syndrome
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Paresthesias and nerve pain
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Soft tissue strains or injuries
·
Sports injuries
·
Temporomandibular joint pain
On the other hand some people
enjoy massages because it provides them with comfort, care and warmth. It also
helps them in creating a bond with the massage therapist.
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