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The Swedish massage is the most common and best-known type of massage in the West, and the foundation for sports massage, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, and other popular Western-style massages.
Even going to the massage therapist and getting a Swedish massage once will calm your nervous system and promote a sense of relaxation and wellbeing, reducing anxiety and tension in the body, which has been known to help relieve depression.
Swedish massages improve blood circulation, which helps you feel more energetic by increasing the flow of nutrient-rich oxygen to the muscles in your body. Additionally, it stimulates the lymphatic system, which carries the body's waste products, meaning you'll process the good and the bad much quicker.
If you're experiencing muscle cramps and spasms, a Swedish massage with a focus on your problem areas can help relieve this pain. Massage therapy can also help with managing the pain from conditions such as arthritis and sciatica.
Massage is not a good idea if you have a fever, infections, inflammation, osteoporosis, and other medical conditions—at least not without consulting your doctor first—and its best not to get a massage if you are ill. If you have any doubts about whether or not a massage would be right for you, speak to a medical professional before booking a Swedish massage.
Thai massage" or "Thai yoga massage" is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.
Reduces Muscle Tension & Spasms - The applied pressing technique utilised in Thai massage pinpoints areas of built-up muscular tension. Similar to myofascial release technique, Thai massage employs targets specific areas with applied pressure, to release tension so that muscles may be further manipulated lengthened effectively. The principles of Chinese Medicine also target trapped nerves, making it highly beneficial in alleviating muscle spasms. Acupressure techniques and principles are used to target key energy points in the body, which correspond to the wider anatomy
Mobilises the Joints - The use of yoga-style manipulation releases tension in the joints, adding mobility and enhancing the range of movement. Thai massage can effectively help increase joint mobility and range of movement, particularly after a series of treatments. A reduction in joint pain and an increase in suppleness and enhanced flexibility can be gained from Thai massage therapy.
Improves blood Circulation - The rigorous nature of Thai massage and it's multifaceted method - incorporating touch, muscular and skeletal manipulation, and acupressure - effectively boosts the circulation via a series of techniques.
Balances and Increases Energy - Inspired by a fundamental principle of Chinese medicine, Thai massage technique works along the energy meridians of the body. In Chinese medicine it is believed that by physically stimulating the specific areas of the meridians, you can help to shift areas of stagnant energy, allowing for a more healthy flow of energy (known as Qi). During a Thai massage, the massage therapist will work to manipulate these meridians until it feels that the energy is sufficiently released. After this, the therapist will begin the stretching element of the massage.
Can Treat Sciatica, Headaches & Neck Pain - The use of acupressure, joint manipulation and release of energy meridian flows all work in combination to release tension, ease nerve irritation, and alleviate pain. The way in which Thai massage combines a multitude of techniques allows it to target underlying dysfunction contributing to symptoms of pain in a holistic and highly effective manner. 6. Reduces Stress In spite of it's rigorous and more dynamic - and at times uncomfortable - technique, Thai massage has been found to markedly reduce stress, and enhance a sense of overall wellbeing.
As with any expert massage, the release of joint and muscular tension leads to the benefit of an increased sense of wellbeing, however the acupressure techniques and facets of Chinese medicine employed in Thai massage have additional benefits in terms of releasing nerve tension, freeing energy flow and releasing emotional tension held within the body. The end result is a heightened sense of wellbeing and optimum relaxation.
SHIATSU MASSAGE - therapy, pressure with thumbs, hands, elbows, knees or feet is applied to pressure points on the body. This form of massage also focuses on rotating and stretching limbs, joints, and pressure points, or meridians, as they're called in traditional Chinese medicine.
Constipation
Shiatsu massage can help relieve constipation when applied to the abdominal area, according to the health care providers at the Mayo Clinic. The stretching and pulling of the massage can loosen muscles and relax the intestines and colon to relieve constipation.
Relaxation
Shiatsu massage has been shown to relax nearly everyone who receives it. Research conducted by the Shiatsu Society and the European Shiatsu Federation showed that nearly 95 percent of the study participants felt calmer and more relaxed after a shiatsu session. In addition to feeling calmer the ESF study showed that 54 percent of the study group slept better after a session.
Muscle Aches
Shiatsu massage can work the tension and spasms out of muscles. In addition to the act of rubbing and pulling at the skin and muscles, shiatsu helps to release tension by pressing on acupressure points that release tension. The ESF study showed that more than 85 percent of participants reported feeling better about symptoms including tension, back pain, joint pain and posture problems.
Other Benefits
Shiatsu practitioners report that patients find relief from many different ailments thanks to shiatsu. Although these results have not been studied extensively, traditional medical practitioners report that shiatsu usually doesn't hurt when done in concert with traditional medicine. Some of the areas where shiatsu can help include PMS symptoms, chemotherapy side effects, migraines, digestive problems and skin problems.
Hot stone massage is a specialty massage where the therapist uses smooth, heated stones as an extension of their own hands, or by placing them on the body. The heat can be both deeply relaxing and help warm up tight muscles so the therapist can work more deeply, more quickly
All massages generally fall under the alternative medicine umbrella. They're becoming a popular complementary therapy for many conditions. Here are some advantages of getting a hot stone massage:
Helps relieve muscle tension and pain
Heat has long been used to ease muscle tension and pain. It helps increase blood flow to the affected area. It may also reduce muscle spasms and increase flexibility and range of motion. Cold therapy helps relieve inflammation. Depending on your symptoms, alternating hot and cold stones during your massage may be helpful.
Reduces stress and anxiety
It's the position of the American Massage Therapy Association that "massage therapy can be effective for stress relief." Research supports their opinion. A 2001 study showed that a ten-minute massage improved cardiovascular responses such as stroke volume. A 1997 study found that 15-minute, onsite chair massages in the workplace significantly reduced stress compared to a 15-minute break without massage.
A 2015 study found that people who underwent abdominal colorectal surgery had less pain, tension, and anxiety after receiving post-operative massage.
Promotes sleep
A 2006 literature review found massage may be an alternative to sleeping pills in adults with insomnia. The research showed that back massage helped promote relaxation and sleep. A 2001 study showed that infants with sleep problems who were given a 15-minute massage by their parents went to sleep faster. They were also more alert, active, and positive upon awakening. Massage is thought to help you enjoy more restorative sleep, although it's not completely understood why.
May help relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases
Hot stone massage may relieve painful conditions such as fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread, chronic pain. According to a 2002 study, people with fibromyalgia who received a 30-minute massage slept longer, had fewer trigger points, and had decreased levels of substance P (a substance involved in transmitting pain signals) than people with the condition who received relaxation therapy. More research is needed, however, before massage becomes a standard fibromyalgia treatment.
A 2013 study found that people with rheumatoid arthritis may benefit from a moderate-pressure massage, such as hot stone massage. Participants in the study experienced less pain, greater grip strength, and a greater range of motion after one month of massage therapy.
May help decrease cancer symptoms
A large, three-year study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management examined how massage affected pain, fatigue, stress and anxiety, nausea, and depression in 1,290 people with cancer. The study showed massage, especially Swedish massage, improved cancer symptoms, even in those with substantial symptoms. Researchers believe the comforting use of human touch played a role.
May boost immunity
Massage may give your immune system a boost. According to a 2010 study, a single session of Swedish massage therapy had a positive and acute impact on immunity. Blood samples taken before and after the massage showed a decrease in arginine-vasopressin, a hormone that helps regulate blood pressure and water retention.
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