Get Acquainted with The Most Popular Massage Therapies How about taking a dip in the fountain of relaxation after a long toiling week? The moment you think of relaxation, a massage is what instantly pops in your mind. However, massage is not just meant for the utmost relaxation, but also for a healthy living. Owing to its uncountable benefits, a number of massage therapies have been introduced in the recent time. The following massage therapies can ensure your everyday health –
Swedish Massage A quintessential Swedish massage uses long gliding strokes, percussion-like tapping, firm kneading, and other techniques to reduce stress and improve immunity. It is exceptionally
beneficial in improving blood circulation, releasing muscle tension, decreasing muscle toxins and improving flexibility. A professional massage therapist can give you an exceptional swedish massage to relax your entire body.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses the healing properties of essential oils to improve the physical and psychological well being of the recipient. During aromatherapy, the aroma of the essential oils are inhaled, which stimulates cognitive function and improves mood. The essential oils are gently massaged into the skin, where it is readily absorbed, thus relieving pain and offering a soothing experience.
Ayurvedic massage Ayurvedic massage uses different traditional massage strokes including squeezing and kneading movements and tapping. During the massage therapists use herbal oils to massage specific vital
points such as joints and tendons.
The massage may be performed on the whole body or on specific parts of the body. Ayurvedic massage has several benefits such as strengthening muscle tone, increasing body flexibility, activating lymphatic system, eliminating toxins, nourishing the skin and reducing the joint pain. It is good healthy living and promoting longevity.
Reflexology During reflexology therapy, the reflexologist applies pressure to specific areas in the feet, hands and ears which corresponds to different reflex areas of the body.
The benefits of reflexology is multifold which includes improving blood circulation, enhancing energy, activating nerve function, discarding toxins, eliminating sleep disorders, relieving depression, and promoting a deep state of relaxation.
Hot stone massage or warm bamboo massage Hot stone massage is generally given by a highly trained and skilled therapists. Hot stones are placed on the body at different energy points and is gently rubbed by the therapist who use the stones as an extension of their own hand. Depending upon the individual requirement the therapist usually can work with the stones more quickly and more deeply penetrating the muscle. The heat from the hot stones help to warm up the tight muscles and is deeply relaxing.
Warm bamboo massage entails the use of bamboo sticks of different size and shape to give the body a thorough holistic massage. Warm bamboo sticks are used to give long massage strokes that penetrate deep into the muscles, to remove any muscular tension stretch tight knots of muscles. An ultimate relaxing massage uses a combination of hot stones with bamboo. The therapeutic touch of the hot stones helps to relax the muscles and the deep touch of the warm bamboo helps to stretch the muscles. Get a pain relief hot stone massage from Croydon.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage starts with the application of lighter pressure to warm up the muscles, followed by the application of deep pressure to relieve pain in areas such as stiff neck, sore shoulders, upper and lower back, and tight leg muscles. Deep tissue massage is effective in opening muscle tightness, improving blood circulation, relieving pain and inflammation. The therapist uses his knuckles, thumbs, forearm, and elbow to apply deep pressure along the length of the body.
Thai massage Thai massage is immensely effective in completely eliminating whole body stress through gradually moving the person in different yoga positions. It is great at improving overall body
flexibility and improving overall blood circulation. Muscle stiffness is reduced by subjecting the body to a wide range of motion. Thai massage offers the body great fitness and stability thus preventing injuries from falls. Also, it helps the person become centered, helping the mind and spirit to realign and thus is a great form of relaxation.
Sports massage
Sports massage is frequently given to athletes to help them recover quickly after an intense performance during an event or after a rigorous training session. The massage is keenly focused on parts of the body that has experienced severe repetitive and aggressive movements. This helps the body and mind of the athlete to quickly recover from fatigue and get prepared for the next match. Sports massage treatment from Croydon can enhance endurance, promote flexibility and help prevent injuries.
Back massage Back massage can help loosen strained and tight back muscles. Deep tissue massage and
stretching are effective treatments for lower back discomfort and pain. Lower back pain is commonly due to poor posture while doing sedentary jobs, experiencing stress from doing too little exercise, or experiencing a strain in the back muscle from lifting a heavy object in the inappropriate posture, or injuring the back from a fall.
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