In the world of hustle -bustle and crazy hours of working,
we forget to tend to our needs. Our whole generation is running towards getting
the bucks, but we often forget taking care of ourselves in the process. Massage therapy is a process to stimulate your
muscles, tendons, and ligaments through deep pressure or through light stroking
as per the body tensions.
Different types of massages which soothes your body from any
tension or stress your body is going through. Massage therapy can be used for
treatment in acute and chronic conditions.
Therapists now –a –days use the knowledge of physiology and anatomy to
combine techniques for the benefit of their client
Massage therapy can also be used as part of a preventive
care program. The preventive program offers training in sports, injury
prevention, stress management and many more.
The different massage therapy includes:
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Swedish massage – This form of massage is very
gentle in nature. Therapists use deep circular movements, long strokes, and
other techniques like vibration and tapping to de-stress your body. The whole
process energies your body and is a really great way of distressing too.
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Deep Tissue Massage – This is a perfect massage
if you want to target your right muscles. The techniques use a slower and more
powerful stroke to focus on the stressed muscles. These deep layers of muscles can be helped to
muscle damage from injuries.
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Sports Massage – This is a lot similar to
Swedish massage in terms of long strokes and deep circular movements, but only
sports people are involved in this massage to prevent them from any accidents
or long term injuries
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Hot Stone Massage – This massage is best with
people who are in muscle pain and tension. This is a type of massage which used
heated stones to perform. They are quite
effective in improving blood flow, promoting relaxation, and relieving stress.
During the process, stones are heated and kept across the peer points of your
body. Alternatively, cold stones are also used in the massages.
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Aromatherapy Massage – You want to boost your
mood and reduce your stress and anxiety, this is the perfect massage for you.
This massage is majorly effective in emotional healing. This massage uses the
strokes of combined soft and gentle pressures with aromatic oils. This massage
generally lasts for 60 -90 minutes. Do
not go ahead with this if you are sensitive or allergic to the smell of
essential oils.
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Trigger Point Massage – People with chronic
pains should indulge in this trigger point massage. Our body has certain trigger
points which can be cause for pain. This massage focuses on relieving your
stress through these pain points. This massage uses broad, flowing strokes in
gentle and strong deeper pressure points.
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Reflexology – A perfect massage to relax your
natural energy levels. Reflexology uses gentle to firm pressure on different
pressure points of the feet, hands, and ears. You can wear loose, comfortable
clothing that allows access to your legs. A reflexology massage lasts for 30–60
minutes.
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Shiatsu Massage – This category of massage works
on the whole body but your therapist might want to focus on focused areas of
our body. This Japanese massage helps to relieve stress, anxiety, and
depression. They also work great in relieving headaches and muscle tensions.
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Thai Massage – An active form of massage which
wants to reduce pain and stress. The therapist uses their palm and fingers to
apply pressure on your body. The Thai Massage uses stretching and twisting of
your body to relieve stress and promote flexibility and energy levels.
Well before you go for a massage, you don’t need any special
preparations. But ensure that your therapist knows about your symptoms and
allergies.
