A massage after a long week of hard work and
running around is surely a deserved treat. As the pudgy hands of the
masseuse, slowly knead your body, they entice the stressed parts of the
body to relax and rejuvenate. They know which massage therapy
will suit your body and relieve you from strain. Massage therapy
benefits are not only of relaxation and rejuvenation, but also other
medicinal benefits. The history of massages, shows that ancient Greeks
used massages for good health and healing. Thus, its clear that the
massaging techniques have evolved over a period of 2000 years, granting
well-being and healthy living.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is the most popular massage therapy in United States.
The masseuse uses long smooth stokes for massaging. They knead the
layers of the skin and muscles in circular motions using lotion of oil.
The gentleness of the massage makes the body feel light. Swedish massage
helps in reducing back pain, arthritis, tendinitis, stress-relief, headaches,
migraines, spasms and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, respiratory
problems and post-surgical rehabilitation. The 40-90 minute session
begins with consultation about symptoms, lifestyle and medical history.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massage uses scented plant oils for massaging the body. The
essential oils, like the chamomile essential oil, have medicinal
properties. German chamomile essential oil has the ability of inducing sleep, which is considered to be a remedy
for insomnia. Depending on the problems, the massage therapists use the
oils for stress relief, balancing and energizing. The most commonly used
aromatherapy oil in the aromatherapy
massage is the lavender oil. As you inhale the aroma, the essential oil
molecules reach your limbic system and positively affect the
heart-rate, breathing, memory, digestion and immune system. The oils get
absorbed in the skin. The essential function of essential oils is to
have a calming effect, uplifting the mood, energizing and de-congesting
the system. Health benefits of massage therapy are, headache relief,
curing digestive disorders, managing premenstrual syndrome and reducing back pain.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage,
as the phrase suggests uses hot stones or flat stones to massage the
body. The heated flat stones are placed at key points of the body for
healing. The basalt type rock, is a rich source of iron and thus retains
the heat. These rocks are usually found in the river beds, which is the
reason why they are flat with smooth curved edges. The heat relaxes the
muscles and improves circulation in the nervous system. These stones
are kept on the energy centers or Chakras in the body, which
bring about the harmony of body and mind. Hot stone massages help people
to deal with depression, anxiety, insomnia, Osteoarthritis and arthritis pain, back pain and aches.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage, which means using 'finger pressure'.
Shiatsu line of thought believes, the reason for illness is blockage in
the flow of energy through the body. Basically, Shiatsu 'overactive
sympathetic nervous system, which improves circulation, relieves stiff
muscles, and alleviates stress.' The masseuse do this body work in a
rhythm with their fingers and palms. Shiatsu relieves the body from
stress, depression, constipation, poor digestion, tiredness, headache,
back pain, neck and shoulder pain and premenstrual syndrome.
It has been medically proved, that massage therapy health benefits are
improvement of immune system and render in holistic cure. The biggest
massage therapy benefits are union of body and mind. To look at it
carefully, a dysfunctional body is a result of disturbed mind. Massages
are to calm the sense, improving the thinking ability of the brain. Once
the brain begins to function properly, the body automatically gets
better. Day-to-day stress cannot be escaped, the remedy to dealing with
the stress is to indulge in massages. As a matter of fact, a health
benefit of massage is 'powerful self esteem', so why not make a trip to
the spa this weekend!
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