Massage Technique That Soothes Body & Mind

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:

·         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.

·         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.

·         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

·         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.

·         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.

·         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. 

·         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.

·         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.

·         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.