| There's nothing quite as wonderful and relaxing as | | | | pain. |
| getting a massage by a real professional therapist. | | | | Hot Stone |
| What many people who are new to massage | | | | As its name implies, hot stone massage uses |
| don't always know is that there are lots of | | | | heated volcanic rock types to relax and soothe |
| different types of massages and provides unique | | | | tightened muscles. It is usually used in combination |
| benefits in its own way. Here is a quick look at | | | | with Swedish massage for optimum results. The |
| four of the most popular types of massage | | | | therapist will use the stones to massage with, |
| therapy techniques and how they can help with | | | | interchanging them as they cool with new heated |
| overall wellness. | | | | ones. He may also leave the stones on selected |
| Swedish | | | | areas of your body for additional benefits. |
| Swedish massage is by far the most popular | | | | Sports |
| type, and it is a great overall treatment for | | | | Like deep tissue massage, sports massage |
| complete wellness. Massaging oils are used to help | | | | therapy zeroes in on specific areas that may be |
| the therapist knead, rub, and stretch muscles into | | | | causing chronic problems. For athletes, receiving |
| a state of relaxation. If you are feeling a lot of | | | | such a massage is a great way to get the body |
| tension, Swedish massage will help you feel great. | | | | limbered up before an event, or as a way to |
| Deep Tissue | | | | keep the body in top shape at any time. If you |
| Deep tissue massage is great for chronic muscle | | | | are an athlete, receiving regular sports massages |
| tension and injury. It is most commonly used for | | | | are of great benefit. |
| afflicted areas such as neck, lower back, and | | | | These are just a few of the different types of |
| shoulders. The techniques used by the therapist | | | | popular massages that can be used as part of an |
| will break down adhesions (areas of tissue rigidity) | | | | overall health and wellness program. Massage |
| which will restore proper movement and relieve | | | | therapy is a great way to feel better, naturally. |