Massage – what is it?
Massage is defined as the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for a curative effect. Soft tissues are made more pliable through massage to promote circulation and blood flow and bring about healing effects: physical and psychological changes for general well being.
What does it involve?
The system of massage treatment involves the therapist using their hands to apply pressure on your body. Therapists use various techniques to work on the body: stroking and gliding effleurage, kneading the soft tissues petrissage, or what is termed ‘percussion’ tapotement.
What are the ‘real’ benefits?
Massage therapy is extremely beneficial to people leading busy lifestyles suffering from what is now commonly encountered work related stress. Massage will not only aid with mental relaxation but will work on physical symptoms of back and neck pain that comes from sitting for an extended period of time at a desk or from physical labour.
The importance of taking regular massage has heightened in recent times as more people recognise how beneficial it is ,
Many people wait until they are already in pain or suffering spinal injuries before turning to massage, but why let it get that bad? It is a good idea to take regular massage as a preventative measure so that such injuries do not occur. Regular massage maintenance will increase your overall sense of wellbeing for optimum physical and mental health, helping you to achieve your goals.
Massage is used to treat a wide range of disorders, such as:
Insomnia
Muscular tension
Headaches and migraines
Work related stress
Repetitive strain injury
Depression
Arthritis
Pre-natal pregnancy conditions
Frozen shoulder
Whiplash
Sports and dancing injuries
Sciatica nerve
Sinus Treatment
The power of healing in massage is the energy that flows through the therapist’s hands in touch to refresh, regenerate and revitalize.
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