| Therapeutic massage has been used to gain | | | | strains, sprains, carpel tunnel syndrome, asthma |
| physical and mental benefits for over a thousand | | | | and also helps in post injury/surgical rehabilitation. |
| years. However, more people than ever are now | | | | Aromatherapy instead concentrates on treating |
| attending massage school, with the intention of | | | | allergies, stress, bruises, diarrhea, premenstrual |
| getting massage therapy jobs. | | | | syndrome, insect bites, insomnia, menopause, |
| Though therapeutic massage is prevalent | | | | bronchitis, muscle and joint pain, scars, sinusitis, |
| throughout the world, it is more associated to | | | | colds and flu. |
| Sweden from where it derives its name. | | | | Hot stone therapy involves the placing of heated |
| Massaging deals with the manipulation of the soft | | | | stones on strategically placed positions. It helps in |
| tissues associated with the muscles, ligaments, | | | | increased blood circulation, relieving osteoarthritis |
| tendons, skin and several organs. Massaging is | | | | and arthritis pain, stress, anxiety, tension, |
| generally done on legs, arms, elbows, shoulder, | | | | depression, back pain and aches. |
| face, forearms, fingers and feet. This is generally | | | | Deep tissue massage realigns the muscles and |
| done by applying oil and stretching the muscles | | | | connective tissues. It generally helps in the |
| with hand, feet and with other mechanical devices. | | | | removal of adhesions caused by muscle tension |
| There have also been reported cases in Romania | | | | and injury; thereby restoring normal movement |
| where a tame bear is used for massaging but | | | | and relieving the pain. |
| perhaps your local licensed massage therapist | | | | Shiatsu helps in physical comforting by relaxing the |
| might not offer this service! | | | | body, relieves back pain, headaches, anxiety, |
| There is a proclivity among human beings in | | | | insomnia, neck and shoulder pain, stress, |
| general to rub a part of the body if they feel any | | | | constipation, depression. It also helps in swift |
| pain or swelling so therapeutic massage makes a | | | | recovery from injury and in premenstrual |
| lot of sense. Though there are hundreds of | | | | syndrome. |
| therapies available, the most popular among them | | | | Reflexology involves the reflex areas of the body |
| can be listed according to their usage as: Swedish | | | | and hence it is generally done on the feet. It |
| therapy, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone therapy, Deep | | | | restores hormonal imbalances, sporting injuries, |
| Tissue therapy, Shiatsu therapy, Thai massage, | | | | menstrual disorders, back pain, tension and |
| Ayurvedic massage, Reflexology, Sports | | | | headaches, digestive problems and stress. |
| massage, neuromuscular therapy, Myofascial | | | | Watsu is generally carried out in water and many |
| release and Back massage. | | | | massage schools have the facilities to carry this |
| Massage increases the endurance level and the | | | | out. It is similar to shiatsu. This for of therapeutic |
| vitality of the person receiving this treatment | | | | massage increases the flexibility of spinal column. |
| from licensed massage therapists; it normalizes | | | | It also offers benefits similar to those offered by |
| the sleep and basic metabolism of the human | | | | shiatsu from a licensed massage therapist who |
| body. It also reduces blood pressure, relaxes tight | | | | has studied for massage therapy degrees or |
| muscles, improves digestion, increases the libido, | | | | similar courses at massage therapy colleges or |
| reduces inflammation and pain, promotes deeper | | | | massage therapy schools. |
| breathing, increases pulmonary function in asthma, | | | | Apart from all these, there are also the effects |
| increases immunity, reduces the glucose level, | | | | of single dose and multi dose or sports massage, |
| improves posture, increases blood pressure, | | | | reflexology massage acupressure, hand massage, |
| reduces the affects of osteoporosis, helps in | | | | hand massage etc. Massage therapy jobs can be |
| pregnancy ,quick healing after injury, improves the | | | | found that specialize in all these areas or ones |
| skin condition and relieves head, knee, back pain. | | | | which compass all or some of these areas of |
| Swedish massage therapy is generally performed | | | | therapeutic massage. A single session of massage |
| by long, smooth strokes, kneading and other | | | | by a licensed massage therapist who has |
| mechanisms on the muscle by applying some oil. | | | | completed courses at a massage therapist school |
| This helps in the improved circulation of oxygen | | | | can generally help for restoring the body's natural |
| and other nutrients to the tissues. It also relieves | | | | abilities for a while. |
| the muscle tension and pain thereby increasing | | | | However, multiple dosages of massage can |
| flexibility and mobility. It also removes toxins | | | | actually benefit the body over a long time. More |
| present in the body which reduces the pain | | | | than anything, the massage should be carried out |
| present in the muscles and joints. This has enabled | | | | in a proper way under a proper masseur. Hence |
| its usage for relieving back pain, arthritis and | | | | authenticity should be verified before involving |
| tendonitis, stress, headaches, migraines, spasms, | | | | oneself in massage. |