Swedish Massage :

 

“…can provide many benefits to the recipient. Using firm, gentle pressure, the practitioner will employ the five movements listed  (stroking, vibration, friction, kneading, and tapping) to create flexibility, relaxation, increased oxygen in the blood, and the easing of aches and pains.” “Swedish massage therapists apply deep pressure to help rid toxins in the body, to help recover more quickly from injuries, and to reduce emotional and physical stress.”

More information @ http://www.massagetahoe.net/ayurvedic/swedish-massage.html

 

 

Deep Tissue Massage:

 

 “…uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.”

 

“…deep tissue massage is known to greatly improve the condition of many different body parts. A true deep tissue massage occurs when a massage therapist applies firm pressure to the muscles using hands, fingertips, knuckles, elbows and even forearms, stimulating muscles and body tissues beyond the exterior level.”

 

More information @  http://www.massagetherapyschools.net/blog/2011/the-benefits-of-deep-tissue-massage/

 

Hot Stone Therapy :

 

“Hot stone therapy is perfect for achieving mental wellness. Basalt stones, polished, hardened lava rocks, are heated by water in an electric roaster. The heated stones are then placed strategically along pressure points to help melt away tension creating a calming atmosphere. Stress, deadlines, anxiety, and other life annoyances disappear long enough for your mind to relax at the deepest level. The therapeutic massage creates a sense of well being. Insomnia is often cured through the use of hot stone massages because of its ability to put the mind at ease. It is also known that depression can be helped by the use hot stone therapy. “

 

“Another benefit of hot stone massage is the feeling of spiritual wellness being achieved. As the warm stones relax the body, the mind is calmed retreating into a deep meditative state. In this meditative state your body becomes re-energized.”

 

More information @ http://www.essortment.com/benefits-hot-stone-massage-therapy-16300.html

 

Sports Massage :

 

“…the most effective therapy for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. Received regularly this may help athletes prevent injuries, which might otherwise be caused by overuse. A constant build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity may lead to stresses on joints, ligaments, tendons, as well as the muscles themselves.”

“These muscle imbalances may develop and often go undiagnosed until they are serious enough to cause the athlete discomfort or impede performance. The skilled massage therapist will be able to detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help the sports person maintain a much healthier physical state.”

More information @ http://www.brianmac.co.uk/massage.htm 

 

With sports massage also comes...

 

Stretching :

 

“Stretching has so many benefits. Just start a program of stretching, and you’ll soon notice many of them.”

Some of the benefits of stretching are: 

• relief from pain

• increased energy levels

• increased flexibility

• better range of motion of the joints

• greater circulation of blood to various parts of the body

• relaxation and stress relief

• enhanced muscular coordination

• improved posture

• greater sense of well-being

***this last one here is, I believe, the most important to a happy life!!!

 

More information @ http://heartofhealing.net/relaxation-wellness/stretching/benefits-of-stretching/

 

 

 

 

 

 Myofascial release/Trigger point Therapy :

 

“…applying pressure with a finger or other instrument to the trigger point and increasing the pressure as the trigger point releases and softens.”

 

“...allows the body to heal by allowing the blood, lymph, and nerve receptors to work more effectively and by the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers thus eliminating the need for prescription drugs.”

 

 

Can also ease:

• Neck pain

• Rotator cuff (shoulder) pain

• Jaw pain (TMJD)

• Tennis elbow

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Hand and arm pain

• Repetitive Strain Injuries

• Pelvic pain

• Hip pain

• "Sciatic" pain (buttock pain)

• Leg and knee pain

• Plantar fascitis (foot) pain

• Tendinitis/tendinopathy

• Burstitis

• Arthritis

• Disc pain (bulge/rupture/he  rniation) and radiculopathy

• Frozen shoulder

• Back pain

• Headaches

• Fibromyalgia

 

More information @ http://www.myofascialtherapy.org/myofascial-therapy/index.html

 

Prenatal Massage:

 

“…massage therapy performed during pregnancy can reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labor outcomes and newborn health.”

“Massage therapy addresses different needs through varying techniques, one of which is called Swedish Massage, which aims to relax muscle tension and improve lymphatic and blood circulation through mild pressure applied to the muscle groups of the body. Swedish Massage is the recommended prenatal massage method during pregnancy because it addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts during pregnancy.”

 

Other potential benefits of prenatal massage:

• Reduced back pain

• Reduced joint pain

• Improved circulation

• Reduced edema

• Reduced muscle tension and headaches

• Reduced stress and anxiety

• Improved oxygenation of soft tissues and muscles

• Better sleep

 

More information @ http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/prenatalmassage.html

 

 

 

 

 

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