Massage Therapy Techniques Improve Blood Flow And Relieve Tension


by Arindam Chattopadhyaya - Date: 2006-11-29 - Word Count: 349 Share This!

Are you suffering from back aches, variable blood pressure? You should consult with a massage therapist. Simple massage can give you relieve not only from chronic back pain but also from pain caused by wounds or injuries. If you take regular massage therapy session, it will help you in better sleep and relaxation.

More than 100 different types of massage therapy techniques are available and it may not be possible for you to select the best suited massage for you. Either you can try different techniques or you it is better to consult with a licensed massage therapist. Acupressure, Swedish massage, Deep tissue massage, and Shiatsu massage are the most popular medical massage therapy techniques.

Swedish massage is very popular in USA for relaxation after stressful daily routine. Therapist recommends this technique because it improves blood circulation in your body and thus helps your body to relax. Therapist first massages your body lightly with good oil and the flowing strokes of Swedish massage helps to relieve the tension from within the muscles.

In Acupressure massage therapist uses his finger to apply pressure on key points on the skin. This pressure promotes better blood circulation and relieves the tension built up in the body to let fresh energy course through the body once again. Ancient Chinese methods acupuncture and acupressure make use of the same key points on the skin, acupuncture involves the use of needles but acupressure uses fingers to restore the balance of the body and also relieves the mind from headaches, and relieves the receiver from menstrual cramps and constipation.

Deep Tissue Massage is another popular variant of massage. This massage helps to improve the human body in moving better and more freely. During therapy, you may feel pain but eventually it gives you relive from chronic pains and aches that includes pain caused by inflammation such as tendonitis.

Shiatsu massage is Japanese form of finger pressure. Massage therapist uses her fingers, palms, elbows, thumb, knees, and may even sometime walk on the receiver's body in order to pressurize the acupuncture healing points. This massage improves blood circulation and also lymphatic flow


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