Common Massage Therapy Styles Today

8 Popular massage forms and their health benefits

Massage Swedish

This is probably the most well-known massage form. It is intended to calm the body and improve circulation through the massage of soft tissues, according to the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy. Kneading, rubbing, shaking, and even stretching and bending the joints are strokes for massaging. Swedish massage helps, without going too far, to relax muscles and joints.

The Warm Stone

Massage centers that promote this approach are beginning to pop up all over. In these treatments, the therapist heats stones to a tolerable temperature and then places them for muscle loosening on particular body parts. This is sometimes used for the strengthening of a Swedish massage.

Massage with Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy massage is massage therapy to fulfil unique needs, called essential oils, through the application of one or more scented plant oils.

The Massage in BurDubai therapist should choose relaxing, energising, stress-reducing, oils that are calming, etc. Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils used in massage aromatherapy.

Massage for Sports

The aim of a sports massage is to improve the health of soft tissue in the bodies of individuals who play sports or exercise regularly. This includes manipulation of soft tissue, including:

•          Skin
•          Muscle
•          Tendons
•          The ligaments
•          Fascia

Regularly playing sports and exercising can place excessive strain on muscles and other soft tissues. By treating all of these soft tissues, enhancing muscle strength and fixing muscle imbalances, a sports massage therapist aims to prevent or mitigate injuries.

Massage with trigger point

Areas of muscle tightness or "knots" are the aim of this procedure. It combines Swedish methods of massage and deep tissue massage. A trigger point is one part of the body that causes pain elsewhere, according to the Mayo Clinic. This may cause other headaches and symptoms.

Shiatsu

This technique, a form of Japanese bodywork, uses pressure point manipulation to promote the correct flow of energy and restore balance to the body. This style of massage is based on the belief that the body has channels, or meridians, which are believed to connect certain parts of the body with the emotional and spiritual qualities for which they are named. This technique has been credited for helping with digestion.

While Reflexology

Often referred to as foot massage, reflexology is more than pure foot massage. Reflexology involves pressuring certain points on the foot that relate to the organs and structures of the body. Reflexology is very relaxing, especially for people who are standing on their feet all day, or who just have tired, achy feet. On reflexology, read more.

Massage of Deep Tissues

Massage of deep tissue aims at providing layers of deeper muscle and connective tissue.

A massage therapist can drive deeply into the tissue with their fingertips. They will use long, firm strokes in order to reach deep tissues.

In the muscles, we can target various knots. Muscle knots, or myofascial trigger points, are specific tension regions within the muscle fibre. The exact cause of these knots is unclear, but they may be caused by muscle overuse, such as playing a sport or poor posture.

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