| There are many different types of massage that | | | | combines a relaxing massage with the use of |
| are available for different types of ailments, | | | | essential oils, many of which have some healing |
| aches, and pains. | | | | properties. Aromatherapy is used in many spas |
| The most common type of massage is the | | | | around the country as a great way to induce |
| relaxation massage that is used to induce an | | | | relaxation while at the same time relieving |
| overall sense of relaxation. This relaxing type of | | | | muscles of soreness and stiffness. |
| massage can also be used to improve the | | | | Reflexology is yet another form of massage that |
| circulation in your body as well as give you some | | | | is very popular. The massage therapist uses his or |
| temporary relief from sore muscles. | | | | her fingers to place pressure on certain points of |
| Another type of massage is called the | | | | your feet. These points of your feet are in |
| paramedical massage. This massage deals with | | | | correspondence with certain areas of the body. |
| the soft tissues in your body that has been | | | | Reflexology is most often used to attain a sense |
| injured, many times in a sport's injury. A trained | | | | of balance |
| massage therapist will be able to perform | | | | Oriental types of massage are also very popular. |
| techniques on you that will aid in your recovery | | | | There are different types of oriental massage, |
| from soft tissue damage. Many times the | | | | such as shiatsu and acupressure. Both these |
| recovery time of an injury will be lessened if you | | | | massage methods focus on the points in the |
| are able to combine massage therapy with other | | | | body that are located on the pressure meridians. |
| treatment. | | | | The goal of oriental massage is to achieve balance |
| Another type of massage is known as | | | | and harmony in the body and bring about an |
| aromatherapy massage. This type of massage | | | | overall sense of well being. |