Massage is not only a healing art, as it is applied through appropriate techniques and movements of the hands, but a science. To do it you need knowledge of the sensitive body parts, tissues, muscles, bones, skin, functions, among other things. Massages are applied depending on the objective, and with a special technique, either to relax or maybe even cure any ailment.
This effective method of treatment for stress is applied with the hands, feeling and valuing, putting pressure on the skin, muscles, organs, causing reactions in the body due to effects of mechanical force applied to the tissue, generating a vigorous state, relieving fatigue, detecting some possible future areas of tension or injuries which can be prevented. The new energy it gives to the body leads to a good health state, involving not only the body but the spirit and mind.
Massage in its various types and forms share a single goal: to improve; helping relieve the muscles, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, oxygenate tissues, create balance in the nervous system, help to eliminate toxins and stimulate body's natural defenses. At the same time, massages help combat nervousness and depression, giving a special feeling of wellbeing improving emotional intelligence, and although it sounds incredible, it increases self-esteem and helps release repressed emotions.
Massage is known as therapeutic, because it helps improve circulation, mobility in the damaged tissues, reduce pain, relieve pain and improve sensitivity, to maintain good health. On the other hand aesthetic or hygienic massages are designed to improve the physical appearance of individuals, which generally demand a reduction of localized fat deposits, muscle toning, and contribute to the relaxation that counteract the effects of fatigue.
The sports massage is given before, during and after the physical activity, to prepare the body. Relaxation and psychological massage techniques provide security and comfort, relieving psychophysical tension. There is also the sexual massage, this massage aims to provide greater sexual satisfaction and encourage couples to be willing to get more pleasure.
The advantages obtained with the physical and psychological massage are, in quality and number, important. However, its application should not be performed in some cases as in the first three months of pregnancy, -in the following months with a prescription only-, after a surgery -only until after six months-, in case of burns, skin infections, inflammatory vascular diseases, inflammation in the lymph nodes, vascular weakness, arterial thrombosis and embolism, heart disease, inflammations -including pain, warmth and swelling-, bruising, bleeding, open wounds, sprains, acute, severe contusions, lacerations, gout, fibrosis, acute rheumatism, tumor diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and many others. In short, all pain which is not relieved with massage and getting worse instead of better.
There are different types of massage. One of the most common is Swedish massage, which is based on the application of massage on the body with circular motions that, together with the effects of the oil, helps the patient to relax. The Acupressure is another type of massage that uses finger pressure on specific body sites and skin. Ayurveda focuses on movement, digestion and physical structure.
Shiatsu combines acupressure with the Japanese method Anma; Shiatsu is then a Japanese technique in which through the pressure exerted by the hands on specific body points helping to achieve an improvement in the flow of energy so the body can get a better balance. The Thai massage manages large beneficial effects through the manipulation of the body and the application of yoga. Aromatherapy Massage is a normal massage session but optimized with the application of essential oils of different functions according to their properties, producing energizing effects, relaxation, balance, stimulating circulation, among others.
Massage with hot stones, which are placed in strategic areas of the body to warm up and get some relax to stiff muscles, generates an equilibrium state balancing the energy center of the body. Quiro-massage is based on friction techniques on the muscle in order to relieve pain. Reflexology is a form of alternative healing that focuses on the feet, on which the hand of the masseur exerts pressure through a technique that considers specific points of reflection from the feet to the various organs, tissues, and conditions of our body, being beneficial for our body in many ways.
Nowadays, relaxation methods have been updated in many countries; in such way that there are now more massage centers open. Spas and even hotels now offer this service in addition to the accommodation. In Spain for example, there are many places which have been used throughout the history of Spain, mainly during the Roman and Arab settlements, to exploit the benefits of nature using sources of thermal waters, springs and mineral waters because of their healing properties. As in the Arab and roman baths we can still enjoy their benefits in many Spanish spa resorts.
When you feel you need a good rest then you know the only way to help you is going on vacation for a few days, for a good retreat in any hotel that offers this kind of services. Once there, you may also practice disciplines that are relevant to body and mind improvement such as yoga and aerobics. Your body deserves the best, so treat it well.
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