Massage services is the medical art of using various
massage strokes on different parts of the human body
to condition it and enhance its healing ability.
Most of these massage services methods are similar
to each other in most of their techniques, while
some methods add different methods to enhance their
massage services style.
If you are planning on having a massage services for your regular care, you may
check some common used types of
massage services on most massage spas:
Reflexology
This is one of the oldest types of massage services
that can be traced back in Ancient Egypt 2330 BC
ago. This type of massage services focuses only on
both hands and feet of the patient instead of
working on the whole body. And because of this, the
patient doesn't need to undress during the massage
session. Reflex areas on the hands and feet are
connected to their corresponding body parts which
are vital in keeping and improving the quality of
the patient's health. Modern day reflexology offers
a relaxing and revitalizing experience to the
patient that is why it is a popular service offered
by many massage spas and home services all over the
world.
Swedish Massage
A popular western style massage services that uses
light, smooth strokes on the patient's body. This is
a good choice if the patient is after a relaxing and
comfortable massage services where he or she can
sleep during the whole duration of the massage
session. There are different types of massage
strokes used on this type of massage therapy such as
effleurage, percussion, kneading and other massage
strokes. The patient will be required to undress
during the massage session so that the clothes will
not hinder the massage therapist as he or she works
thoroughly on the patient's body. This type of
massage services is suitable for those who are
looking for gentle and relaxing strokes.
Aromatherapy Massage
This type of massage is a blend of two medical care
methods mixed for the same purpose of healing and
calming down the body of the patient. Although these
two can be done separately, doing both at the same
time is believed to be more effective in serving
their purpose. Five essential oils will be chosen by
the patient for the massage services. These
essential oils have different beneficial properties
such as relaxing, energizing, calming, and much
more. Swedish massage is then used while the
essential oils are used on the patient's body. An
aromatherapy massage is usually used to relieve
stress and to relax the body and emotions of the
patient.
Shiatsu
It is a Japanese style of therapeutic massage which
uses meridian points as the basis where they focus
on manipulating and improving the health of the
patient. Shiatsu practitioners believe that energy
should flow freely all over the body to have a good
health. Unlike the other types of massage services,
this is done on a massage mat on the floor. Shiatsu
greatly improves and increases the circulation
within the body.
Body Wraps
Body wraps come in many different varieties. There
are mud/clay wraps, seaweed wraps, tea wraps, fruit
wraps, and lotion or oil wraps. Depending on what is
used, it can use for detox, or hydrate
the skin they are very relaxing. The
person is wrapped up with sheets and/or blankets
after the chosen product is applied. They are
generally left wrapped for about 20 minutes, then
they go shower to get the product rinsed off. After
that they usually will have lotion or oil applied to
their body. It's nice to have a body polish before
the wrap to really prepare the skin, and a massage
afterward.
Body Polishes
Like body wraps, polishes also come in various
forms. The most common ones use salt, which is
sometimes referred to as a salt glow or salt scrub.
Other ones use sugar, coffee, oatmeal, or seeds.
It's only limited by the imagination of the massage
therapist. Sometimes they are done on a special
"wet" table complete with it's own shower to rinse
off, or on a regular massage table, then they go
take a shower to rinse off before having lotion
applied. These are great treatments for exfoliating
and nourishing the skin.
Facial Massage
Not to be confused with a facial given by a licensed
aesthetician, a facial massage focuses on massaging
the muscles of the face, neck, and shoulders. A
facial given by an aesthetician includes
extractions, along with the exfoliation and
application of lotions or oils.
Tools used in massage
These tools are made to
help you feel better after a massage or to make it
easier for you to carry out a massage. This article
will be showing you three of the most important
tools for a massage. Although these are important,
it doesn't mean that you won't be able to have a
pleasurable massage. It will still depend on the
type of Massage that you or an individual wants.
Massage Oil
This is a very important tool and most massage today
won't be complete without this. Oils are important
because this makes the massage more sensual, and it
reduces the friction that an individual feels while
being massaged. However, there are also types of
massage that are unique because they don't use
massage oils like Thai.
Smooth Stones
These are tools that are said to help a person to
relieve tensed muscles of a person. By placing the
stones on vitals points and applying pressure, a
person will feel immediate relief.
Electronic Massager
This type tool is commonly used by a person to
massage himself. However, there are also some types
of massage that are using electronic massager. This
tool vibrates depending on the preferred level of
the user and is targeting pressure points.
These are some of the most common tools that can be
used for a massage. However, it doesn't mean that
you won't have a pleasurable massage if a masseur
will use other tools that were not mentioned above.
There are other tools that were not mentioned simply
because they are not used, and are only being
applied for a particular type of massage such as mud
and gold.
Conclusion
Massage has become a greater part of pre and
post-training regime for amateur and professionals
alike. As a warm-up method, massage helps to
increase blood flow, allowing more oxygen and
nutrients to the muscles, warming them and preparing
them for exercise. As a cool-down method massage
again increases blood flow, this time to help remove
the build-up of toxins from within the muscles.
Recent research has shown deep muscle massage after
a workout can cause muscles to enlarge and grow new
mitochondria; these turn important nutrients into
energy used within the body. The increased number
and size of mitochondria is related to massage after
exercise; without post workout massage, there was no
change to the mitochondria numbers or size. An
increase in mitochondria improves endurance and
performance, as they are the main power sources for
the body, an increased number means an increased
rate at which the muscles utilize oxygen. Relieving
muscle tension, spasms, DOMS and removal of scar
tissue as well as increase blood flow allows the
athlete to have quicker recovery times and greater
ability to train harder.
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