The increasing demand for massage therapy has resulted in massage therapy being the fastest growing industry amongst all alternate therapies. Nowadays, most people have visited a massage therapist for either therapeutic or relaxation purposes. For massage in the comfort of your home, massage products such as massage chairs, back massagers, foot massagers, and portable massagers are readily available in retail stores or online stores.
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Combination of massage equipment and the hands of a masseuse
When advanced massage equipment is used in combination with the massaging hands of a trained masseuse, the effect can be very beneficial. Research has shown that a body massage can reduce the amount of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Cortisone is a hormone that can cause symptoms of stress such as muscle pain and headaches.
Benefits of a therapeutic massage
Researchers believe that massaging the body releases endorphins which produce a ‘high’ or sense of well being similar to that which is achieved by exercise. This psychological ‘high’ feeling is beneficial to arthritis sufferers who may not be able to exercise regularly.
The stroking motion of a massage promotes blood flow and assists in clearing toxins from the blood. This can strengthen the immune system leading to increased resistance to disease.
Massage Techniques
Shiatsu is a form of Japanese massage that uses localized finger pressure in a rhythmic motion on acupuncture points. Each acupuncture point is finger pressured for two to eight seconds to improve the flow of energy and help the body to regain balance.
Back
Obviously this type of massage focuses on the back. Most spas and beauty salons offer 30 minute, 45 minute, and 1 hour back massage sessions. Most people have back problems at some point in their lives due to work, sports, injury, or aging. A back massage is ideal for relaxation and reducing stress or it can be used for therapeutic purposes for back problems.
The ten massage types described above are the most popular types of massages. There are many more. Whether for relaxation or therapeutic purposes, the ten massage types described will benefit most people. Health, fitness, and well being are important for most people and most people realize that getting regular massages is beneficial to their health.
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Originally published at https://www.vitactivate.com on December 24, 2019.