 Massage therapy is the repeated manipulation of soft tissues done to return them to a normal state, to avoid and get rid of pain, tension, discomfort, muscle spasm, and stress; besides it maintains health. Massage therapy provides good work of the circulatory, lymphatic, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems and quickens the process of the body’s recovering from injury and decease. Massage can be done using a lot of physical methods such as using fixed or movable pressure to the body, holding or leading movement to the body. Massage is performed with hands, forearms, elbows, or feet. It is done for helping the body heal itself and for making health and physical form better.
Touch is the main action used in massage therapy. Specific techniques and the sense of touch applied for massage can determine the right quantity of pressure necessary for each patient and locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems. Touch is widely used in healing.
Overworked muscles contain waste products such as lactic acid that are located in the muscle, leading to soreness, stiffness, and even muscle spasm.
Massage encourages better circulation of blood and flow of lymph that leads to better blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. It stimulates nerve receptors and blood flow. It is done to get rid of waste products, to quicken speed healing after injury and quick recovery from illnesses.
The purpose of therapeutic massage is the maintenance of general well-being and self-esteem, encouraging better work of the circulatory and immune systems to benefit blood pressure, circulation, muscle tone, digestion, and skin tone. Massage is widely used in many health systems, including various kinds of massage techniques.
There are many kinds of massage such as:
Relaxation Massage:
This kind of smooth and gentle massage provides general relaxation; it helps to get rid of muscular tension, besides it quickens blood circulation and range of movement.
Remedial Massage:
It excellently restores function to injured "soft tissues" (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Different kinds of massage can be included in this therapy to provide quicker recovery. For better results you may do some activities at home.
Sports Massage:
It includes various massage techniques performed before sports competitions and for recuperation. It can be effectively applied in different training programs.
Aromatherapy Massage:
It should combine the therapeutic properties of essential oils and certain massage techniques that provide the maintenance of health.
Reflexology:
It should apply thumb and finger pressure on the reflex points of the feet (which correspond to all areas of the body). It is done for getting balance within the body.
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