Massage Therapy: All you need to know


Massage therapy is a common practice at Spas or wellness centers, but still is a luxurious practice in many countries.  massage in the general sense, refers to pressing, rubbing, and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. massage therapies are developed in different ways in different countries. 

Now, massage therapy is recommended as a complementary treatment to many people. In the following, you will read more about massage therapy, its different styles,s and also specific benefits of each. so stay with us till the end. 

Asian Massage Therapy

 

Massage and Asian massage may ring familiar to many. adding Asian to massage direct us to Chinese and other east Asian countries.  Asian massage refers to any massage that originates from any Asian medicine principle. 

Asian massage is famous all around the world. asian massage is now considered a therapy that facilitates the flow of energy through the body pathways which are called meridians. the main concepts revolve around the idea such as yin-yang, the five elements, and chakras. 

Benefits of Asian Massage Therapy

 

improved blood circulation

Asian massage therapy’s most important benefit is better blood circulation. It helps to provide more oxygen and blood to your body, so better blood circulation. More oxygen means a better respiratory system and continuous flow of blood. So it is mostly recommended for those who have problems with breathing. 

 

Relieving Pain

 

long hours of working and a modern lifestyle mostly lead to body pain. Painkillers are not mostly used in these situations and it is not of much help. Asian massage therapy helps you to get rid of these pains, and tensions in muscles are relieved with massage therapy. 

 

Relieve from Depression and Anxiety

Massage therapy work alike a common medication for depression so it is mostly recommended. 

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Face Massage (look young and fresh)

 

Facial massage is a unique massage for those who want to have a healthy, young, and fresh face. Bright and healthy skin is one of the most important beauty features. It doesn’t matter if your skin is white, green, or yellow, the important thing is that this skin is fresh. Fresh skin makes you look more attractive.

 

Benefits of facial massage:

* Removal of dead skin cells

* Increasing surface blood flow and oxygen supply

* Gradual reduction of facial wrinkles

  * Prevent skin sagging

Golden Thai massage (relaxation that you have never experienced before)

 

Thai medicine is based on the principle that internal energy is rotating inside the human body. In order to be healthy and lively, we must help the free circulation of this energy. When this energy is blocked, illness manifests itself in physical, emotional, or spiritual forms.

The main goal of Thai massage is to remove obstacles and free the energy path by pressing certain points. This kind of massage, which is more than 2500 years old in Thailand, has been passed down from one generation to another and is considered one of the classic massages welcomed by the people of the world.

 

Benefits of Thai massage:

 

  • Relief from joint and muscle tension
  • Achieving balance in the body’s energy system
  • Increase energy level and endurance
  • Regulation of skeletal structure

Golden Swedish massage (a miracle of western type)

 

Swedish massage is the most common style of Western massage.

The massage therapist’s hand movements and applying different pressures in this type of massage help to reduce the amount of toxins accumulated in the muscles by improving blood circulation.

Swedish massage is mostly recommended to those who have never experienced massage or it has been a long time since their last massage.

 

benefits:

  • Increasing mental peace and improving sleep quality
  • Increasing the flexibility of muscles and connective tissue
  • Increasing lymph circulation and strengthening the immune system
  • Reduction of muscle cramps and pains
  • Calming the nerves and increasing the energy level in the body.

Hot stone massage (miracle of volcanic stones)

 

Some people believe that the stones used in hot stone massage have stored the energy and life of the water flow of the rivers. When you feel the movement of polished stones perfumed with natural and fragrant oils on your body, you will also believe in this belief.

The penetration of heat into the muscles along with the techniques of this massage removes stress and pain and sends a wave of relaxation through the body.

 

benefits:

  • Relaxation and relief of the central nervous system
  • Relief of deep muscle spasms
  • Increasing the balance in the energy level of the body

 

 

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Tui Na Massage (Improve the flow of your body’s life force)

 

The school of traditional Chinese medicine believes that the vital energy of the body moves in channels day and night. Disturbance in this movement can lead to physical and mental injuries.

Therefore, in this style, energy conflicts are tried to be released through certain points.

Today, Chinese massage is known as the most effective and popular massage in the world.

Shiatsu Massage (Improve the flow of life force in your body)

 

Shiatsu massage is the most widely known form of pressure medicine.

In this massage, using rhythmic pressure on specific points on the body and energy channels, using the fingers, it stimulates the flow of energy in the body and regulates it.

Shiatsu massage is sometimes known as Zen Shiatsu, which is the spiritual, philosophical, and medical aspects of the body.

Many believe that shiatsu is both preventive and curative so if done regularly, along with stretching, exercise, and a healthy diet, it can improve your health.

Four Hands Massage (a different experience than relaxation)

 

In forehand massage, a combination of different massage methods can be performed.

The difference is that in the forehand massage, two masseurs perform the massage at the same time and with coordinated movements.

In hand and foot reflexology (forehand), both masseurs are engaged in massaging the reflex points of the hands and feet at the same time, and you will have a different massage experience.

Thai herbal massage (the miracle of tropical forest scent)

 

In herbal compress massage, a kind of compressed herbal package is used, in which useful types of tropical plants are condensed for a specific purpose and moved on the surface of the body with very gentle strokes.

Due to the special conditions of tropical regions, these plants often have special and exclusive properties and have multiple therapeutic and relaxing benefits.

 Herbal compress massage has miraculous effects in removing fatigue, relieving pain, and improving blood flow, and it is one of the best ways to eliminate muscle pain.

The smell of aromatic plants in the bags that are already heated also calms the nervous system.

Yo Mi Ho massage therapy (strengthen the body’s immune system)

 

Yomi Ho is a way to prevent the occurrence of diseases.

This method corrects the skeleton and joints of the whole body, removes muscle contractions, eliminates edema and swelling of connective tissues, and regulates the functioning of the body’s organs.

This method also improves the blood circulation system and the lymphatic system of the body and balances the circulation of the body’s vital energy (qi energy), helps the power of self-healing, and increases the body’s immune system so that a person can enjoy a life full of energy and freshness.

This method especially emphasized on correcting the position of the pelvis and spine.

Sports Massage (for those who are athletes)

 

A specialized massage that has a quick effect on the muscles of the body, especially the spine, neck, shoulders, and legs, which have been cramped, stressed or stretched during sports exercises. sports massage will enrich the training and preparation programs of the athletes and will increase their readiness for the next activities.

This massage is divided into three parts before the competition, during the competition, and after the competition

 

Benefits:

  • Releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system
  • Reducing the possibility of sports injuries.
  • Improving joint movements and increasing muscle flexibility, which leads to an increase in the athlete’s power and efficiency.
  • Shortening recovery time and restoring lost power in competitions.
  • Maximizing nutrition and oxygenation to the muscles by increasing the blood flow in the capillaries

Lomi Lomi massage (return peace and balance to your mind)

 

Lomi Lomi massage or Hawaiian massage is a unique massage technique that aims to restore harmony to the body.

This massage method is also called Huna philosophy. This means that everything in this world is based on loving and harmonizing with others. In Huna, it is believed that negative thoughts and behavior patterns as bad memories cause the body to lose its harmony with the surrounding environment.

Loss of harmony and lack of love and friendships leads to stress and anxiety in the body, which is observed in the form of various forms of illness. This massage is recommended for people who have extremely high tension, stress, and frequent anxiety.

reflexology foot massage (a step on the clouds)

 

As the second heart, the foot plays an effective and important role in the health of the whole body. Since in the school of reflexology, the sole of the foot is a mirror of the whole body, this organ plays a decisive role in human peace and health. Therefore, in this style, by massaging certain points on the soles of the feet, you can improve the performance of different parts of the body and send a wave of relaxation throughout the body.

 

benefits:

  • Raising the body’s energy level
  • Increasing blood circulation and oxygen supply to cells
  • Reduce leg swelling

India Head Massage (unique relaxation from India)

 

Specialized Indian head massage is performed on the shoulders, neck, head, face, and ears.

This massage starts with the upper part of the back to soften and relieve muscle spasms, and finally, by increasing blood circulation and relieving spasms, it brings peace to Armaghan.

Head massage can be done either dry or with oil, and the use of oil nourishes the hair.

 

Benefits:

  • Improving headaches and migraines and cleaning the sinuses
  • Increasing the supply of oxygen and glucose to the brain
  • Strengthening hair roots and preventing hair loss
  • Release pressure and stress

Deep Massage tissue (heals muscle pain)

 

Generally, adhesion in muscles and tendons blocks blood circulation, causing pain, and reducing the range of muscle movement and inflammation.

 Deep tissue massage is a deep and firm massage that is effective in releasing severe and chronic muscle cramps and adhesions.

 In this type of massage, high-pressure and slow techniques are used to reach the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia.

During this massage, one usually feels discomfort and pain, which is caused by the elimination of cramps.

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