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| Massage therapy is the manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body. Massage techniques can be used with hands, fingertips, elbows, forearms, heels, feet, or even a hand-held device. Massage therapy is typically applied by the therapist with the use of touch or pressure, with the use of massage oil, pumice stone, or sweat from the forehead. Massage therapy can be used in a variety of settings from the medical professional, such as a chiropractor, to the more recreational setting, such as at the local spa or health club. Massage has been known to relieve pain and help promote healing of sports injuries, such as tennis elbow. It is also used as a remedial measure after muscle cramps, sprained ankles, torn ligaments, and other sports injuries. In a more general sense, massage can be used to relax and alleviate tension headaches, improve circulation and ease tension, increase joint flexibility, and relieve tension and related pain. The technique is simple: the client lies face down on a massage table, which is often fitted with a special head and neck support so that the person is not pressed to the table. The client begins by receiving a long massage technique using massage oil, pumice stones, or specialized massage equipment such as rollers and lathes. A warm, damp towel is used to remove any excess moisture from the skin. Then, the upper muscles of the back and sides are kneaded and lifted into a position where they are relaxed, and the buttocks and legs are lifted and flexed. In westernized countries, massages are a service offered mostly by licensed practitioners who use smooth, light touch. In more traditional, oriental, and traditional settings, the therapist will apply long strokes, stimulate the muscles with their hands, and rub strongly. Massage therapy is the practice of soft tissue manipulation. In western standards, the massage therapist uses smooth, light touch that utilizes pressure and strokes of the fingertips, thumbs, and palms to stimulate points of the body using smooth, light pressure. For the masseuse, these techniques are an art form. Massage therapy began in China, where practitioners developed their own system of healing arts, called "chi", that was similar to acupuncture. Later, in the 7th century, Chinese astrologers became the first Western authorities to suggest that a daily massage could benefit the client by helping to lower his stress level and increase his strength. The idea of using massage for treatment of diseases was not new. In fact, the earliest reference we have come across of massage appears in the works of Hippocrates, the Greek physician who wrote about over 2 thousand years ago. In Japan, where massage has been part of the culture for several centuries, 홈타이 has also become part of the culture. Japanese massage techniques have evolved and have now reached the peak of their popularity as a profession. Massage therapists, who are called "Komis" (masseurs), combine traditional Japanese techniques such as heating stones and rubbing heated aromatic essential oils on the patient's body in order to relieve tension, calm the mind, and provide the body with the nutrients it needs. Not all massage therapies are in fact Japanese, however. In the West, massage therapies have begun to use essential oils, gels, creams, lotions, and other products like creams and lotions which are derived from plants. The first massage therapy equipment used was the traditional massage table. This table consists of a bed frame, a head rest, a base support, and a back support. Today, depending on the style of massage therapy being performed, different types of massage therapy equipment have been developed to perform different types of massages. Some styles of massage therapy require a client to lie face up on the massage table. The massager will then apply muscle relaxing pressure to specific points while using specific hand movements. Other kinds of massages allow the therapist to position the client on the table and perform the session from behind, offering a more personal and intimate massage experience. Regardless, of which type of massage experience a person chooses, a good massage therapist is always ready to make that special appointment for him or her. Call today and make an appointment for a relaxing hot stone massage. |
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