Those who think massage is just for beauty or relaxation purposes are in for a surprise! Massage (of which there are many varieties to choose from) is fantastic for allieviating back and muscle pain, easing stress, relieving depression, improving circultation, reducing migraine pain...and best of all reducing or even removing the need and dependence upon medication for all such ailments!
Doctors have estimated that most illnesses are due to or related to stress, so what better way to treat the whole body in a natural way than with a hands-on treatment of the largest organ of the body- your skin!
These days are a wide variety of massage styles and strengths to choose from:
Shaitsu is an eastern style massage that applies pressure using the thumbs to specific pressure points in the body known to relieve pain stress and rebalance the energy field of the body
Ayuvedic massage hails from India and is one element of an entire alternative health system that involves yoga, meditation and alternative remedies. Specific oils are chosen according to your body type and often applied by 2 therapists simultaneously
Reflexology works on the basis that there are points in your hands and feet that correspond to the every organ and system in your body. Therefore this massage treats the entire body through the massage of only the feet and/or hands
Swedish massage uses a mixture of 5 different hand movements including kneading, rhythmic tapping, light touch, compression and vibration. This well-known technique has been shown to have significant effects on patients suffering from joint pain or osteoarthritis.
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