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This article will provide some basic knowledge of the most common massage techniques used in the United States, as well as questions you may want to ask before making the appointment.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is comforting for the elderly and nurturing for babies and children. Essential oils are used with light to medium pressure to provide psychological and physical benefits. Essential oils have different healing properties. For example, rosemary energizes while lavender calms.
Deep Tissue
A deep tissue massage focuses on the deep layers of muscle tissue to release tension from the body and helps break up and get rid of scar tissue. It is often used to rid the body of chronic tension in the deeper muscles and connective tissues that may be causing pain and minimized movement.
Hot Stone
Hot and cold stones are applied to the body to provide a unique sensation. Muscles are normally pretreated with the heated stones to help the deep tissue. The stones are heated in 120 – 150 degree water. It is relaxing and helps loosen tight muscles. A Hot Stone massage may be something to try when you are wanting something a little different than your normal.
Neuromuscular
Techniques used with Neuromuscular massage often include thumbs or fingertips to carefully explore tissue in detail. Oftentimes relieving a tense trigger point can help ease pain in another area of the body. Issues that Neuromuscular massage is helpful with include neck pain, shoulder injuries, carpal tunnel, hip and low back, headaches (including migraines), arthritis and poor posture.
Shaitsu
Shaitsu uses a combination of techniques including rolling, shaking, sweeping, hooking, pinching, vibrating, patting, lifting and at times walking barefoot on the patient. Shaitsu is a massage therapy that works on the individual as a complete being, including on a mental and emotional level, as well as the physical body. In addition to helping balance a persons energy flow, a Shaitsu massage will also help strengthen vital organs.
Sports massage
Sports massage is mostly used by athletes for training and injury prevention. But, it is also useful for anyone who is experiencing injury or chronic pain. The techniques used are similar to Deep Tissue and Swedish techniques. The Sports massage can be painful for someone who is just seeking relaxation.
Swedish
If your goal is to relax the whole body, the Swedish massage is the way to go. It will often be used with oils to reduce friction. This technique uses firm kneading and percussion-like tapping, while using long gliding strokes with just the right amount of pressure. This technique provides a relaxing experience that will enhance the blood flow to your heart, ease physical and emotional stress, and increase cell nutrition.
Thai massage
Thai massage is sometimes referred to as Thai Yoga massage. This form of massage combines many yoga stretching poses with deep, vigorous massage techniques. It is relaxing and energizing. A Thai massage is done with all of your clothes on. If you are uncomfortable with nudity, you might consider a Thai massage.
Some questions you may want to ask the therapist before you make your appointment:
What kind of training and how long has he/she been practicing?
What type of massages are available?
Is there a sheet or what covering is used while receiving the massage?
What are your prices and how long does the massage last?
Are there any discounts or specials?
It really isn’t necessary to know what type of technique to ask for, you just need to know what your goal is. Whether it is to relax, improve posture, relieve pain, reduce muscle soreness or something else. The therapist is a professional and will be glad to help you decide the best technique to achieve your goal.
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