Getting a massage therapy session is a great thing. But have you ever wanted to go to a massage therapist and not know what kind of massage you can get? Massage therapy uses a variety of techniques ranging from full body relaxation to more focused techniques that relieve more muscle pain and dysfunction. Five types of massage are listed among the most popular types of chair massage, Medical Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Aromatherapy Massage.
1. Seat massage - also known as Seated massage, is performed while the client stays fully clothed and sits on a specially designed chair. The massage chair allows the Massage Therapist to massage the client's head, neck, back, and arms in a normal 10-15 minutes using a variety of massage, massage, massage and movement. The high comfort of the massage chair and the fact that customers are fully clothed means that massage sessions can be completed almost anywhere. Chair massage makes an excellent gift for staff or special clients. Accepting a chair chair massage has been shown to reduce stress and increase staff productivity. Chair massage is also an attraction for charity events, trade shows and conferences.
2. Medical Massage - during Medical Massage Massage Therapist treats specific muscle and connective tissue problems with techniques aimed at achieving good client results under the guidance and written instructions of the client's physician. Simply put, a Medical Massage Therapist is a massage therapist with advanced training in diagnosing soft tissue disorders and treatments that work with your doctor to relieve your pain, improve performance and Range of Motion of joints, and improve posture as needed. Medical massage is usually a short session focused on one or a few areas.
3. Pregnancy Massage - has gained a lot of popularity by helping the expectant mother stay comfortable during pregnancy and in many cases makes it easier to give birth. Pregnancy massage relaxes the muscles and cramps associated with excess weight and body changes that occur during pregnancy.
4. Trigger Point Therapy - specifically directs the trigger points and muscles where they are found. In Trigger Point Therapy The Massage Therapist carefully searches for trigger points in the muscles of the fingers, toes, or elbows and uses specific pressure techniques, strokes, and stretches that make the starting points loosen and appear to melt. Trigger point release usually results in a rapid decrease or complete elimination of muscle pain. Trigger Point Therapy is a versatile and commonly used method 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 - a very relaxing and therapeutic massage that combines the healthy benefits of massage with the powerful effects of essential oils with the amazing effect you will love. Depending on your needs The Massage Therapist will adjust the massage and a variety of essential oils for the desired effect.
All of the massage techniques described here can help you get the health benefits of massage. Of course there are many other massage therapies available that are relaxing, reducing stress, and relieving chronic tension and pain. You do not have to know what kind of massage you should ask for, you just need to know what you want to achieve. Do you want to relax? Reduce muscle pain? Relieving pain? Improve posture? Ask your massage therapist what she recommends for your specific health needs and massage today.
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