Massage therapy is a wonderful experience. But have you ever wanted to go for a massage and didn't know what type of massage to get? Massage therapy uses a variety of techniques that range from whole body stress relief to highly targeted methods that relieve a wide range of muscle pain and dysfunction. The five types of massage that are among the most popular types of massage are chair massage, medical massage, pregnancy massage, trigger point therapy, and aromatherapy massage.
1. Chair Massage – Also known as Seated Massage, this is done while the client remains fully clothed and sits in a specially designed massage chair. The massage chair allows the massage therapist to massage the client's head, neck, back, and arms in a typical 10-15 minute session using a variety of kneading, tapping, rubbing, and movement techniques. The high portability of the massage chair and the fact that clients are fully clothed means that a massage session can be completed almost anywhere. A chair massage is a great gift for employees or special clients. Chair massage in the office has been proven to reduce stress and increase employee productivity. Chair massage is also a popular attraction at charity events, fairs, and conventions.
2. Medical massage - in medical massage, the masseur treats specific muscle and connective tissue problems with techniques aimed at achieving favorable results for the client under the supervision and written order of the client's physician. Simply put, a medical massage therapist is a massage therapist with advanced training in soft tissue dysfunction assessment and treatment who works with your doctor to relieve pain, improve joint function and range of motion, and improve posture as needed. A medical massage is usually a short session that targets one or more areas.
3. Pregnancy massage – has gained immense popularity for helping the expectant mother stay comfortable during pregnancy and in many cases have an easier delivery. Pregnancy massage relieves muscle spasms and spasms associated with the stress of overexertion and bodily changes that occur during pregnancy.
4. Trigger Point Therapy – directly targets trigger points and the muscles they are located in. In trigger point therapy, the massage therapist uses fingers, knuckles, or elbows to carefully locate trigger points in the muscle and uses specific compression techniques, friction strokes, and stretches that cause the trigger points to relax and seemingly dissolve. Releasing the trigger point usually results in a rapid reduction or complete elimination of muscle pain. Trigger Point Therapy is a versatile technique and is often used to treat back pain, jaw pain (TMJ), headaches and migraines, whiplash, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, hip pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more.
5. Aromatherapy massage – is a very relaxing and therapeutic massage incorporating the healthy benefits of massage and the powerful effects of essential oils for an incredible effect that you will love. Depending on your needs, the massage therapist will adjust the massage and different types of essential oils for the desired effect.
All the massage techniques described here can help you get the health benefits of massage. Of course, there are many more massage therapy techniques available that are relaxing, reduce stress, and relieve chronic tension and pain. You don't need to know what type of massage to ask for, you just need to know what you want to achieve. Do you just want to relax? Reduce muscle pain? Pain relief? Improve your posture? Ask your massage therapist what they recommend for your specific health needs and get a massage today.
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