| Massotherapy is a generic term for medical or | | | | end result is that flexibility is increased and muscle |
| therapeutic massage. Massage therapy is one of | | | | tension is reduced. |
| the oldest and most effective forms of medicine. | | | | Some of the more popular forms of |
| There is no documented scientific evidence why | | | | massotherapy include sports massage, Swedish |
| massage therapy works. We just know that it | | | | massage, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue |
| does. | | | | massage. |
| Massotherapy is considered a holistic therapy | | | | A sports massage is intended for athletes for |
| because it aims to reduce the heart rate by | | | | pre-game or post-game events. This particular |
| helping to relax all the muscles of the body. It also | | | | massage helps athletes perform better and |
| helps to lower hypertension, improve blood | | | | relaxes their muscles after intense exercise. It |
| circulation, improve lymphatic circulation, and | | | | also helps to increase their flexibility, reduce |
| promote the release of the body's natural | | | | muscle tension, and prevent injury. |
| painkilling drugs such as endorphins and encephalins. | | | | The focus of a Swedish massage is to promote |
| There is more than one kind of massage | | | | the circulation of blood and oxygen in the body |
| therapies techniques available. Each kind has its | | | | and to encourage relaxation. Swedish massage |
| own style and focus. Some therapies help tone | | | | involves different kinds of massage techniques |
| and maintain the body's health while others work | | | | such as kneading, long strokes, stretching, |
| to relieve various kinds of pain and stress. | | | | bending, and vibration. |
| Massage therapy aims to enhance the function of | | | | Trigger point therapy utilizes a system of placing |
| the lymphatic, nervous, circulatory, muscular, and | | | | gentle pressure on tense parts of the body to |
| skeletal systems. Through massage therapy, a | | | | relieve stress and pain. |
| healthier body is able to recover quickly from | | | | Finally, deep tissue massage is a procedure that |
| disease and infirmity. | | | | emphasizes the manipulation of the deep layers of |
| Massage normally involves the manipulation of the | | | | muscle tissue. The therapist's hands massage the |
| body tissues to relieve tension and pain and to | | | | tense areas of the body using deep pressure and |
| promote relaxation. Massage therapy also involves | | | | slow strokes. These methods loosen the muscles |
| the holding of the positions which stretches the | | | | and promote good circulation of the blood and |
| soft tissues and applies pressure to the body. The | | | | oxygen in order to relieve tension. |