Out of all the body massage techniques, Swedish massage is the most widely practiced and best known Western type. It is the “classic” relaxation massage offered in spas. Swedish massage consists of 5 basic strokes:
- Effleurage – Long, luxurious gliding stroke
- Petrissage – Kneading stroke
- Tapotement – Percussion or tapping
- Friction – Rapid, repetitious, heat producing stroke
- Vibration – Vibrating or jostling
Although wonderful for relaxing and revitalizing, Swedish massage can also release muscle tension, increase circulation of blood and lymph and dissolve scar tissue adhesions. Swedish is a good choice for your very first body massage.
Deep Tissue refers to a number of different massage techniques used to access deeper layers of muscle tissue and fascia. It is often used to reduce pain and inflammation and to help rehabilitate injuries. Deep Tissue body massage can be combined with other types of massage therapy such as Myofascial Release or Trigger Point Therapy. Deep Tissue does not need to be painful to be effective and in fact can feel really good.
Sports Massage is used before and in between events during an athletic competition to warm and loosen your muscles. After a competition, it is used to facilitate recovery and rehabilitate injuries.
Many athletes receive regular massage to help optimize performance by improving flexibility, increasing range of motion and improving muscle balance. Sports Massage can incorporate Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and other types of massage therapy.
Physical and mental benefits of massage include:
- Relaxes the whole body
- Loosens tight muscles
- Relieves tired and aching muscles
- Increases flexibility and range of motion
- Diminishes chronic pain
- Calms the nervous system
- Lowers blood pressure
- Lowers heart rate
- Enhances circulation & skin tone
- Assists in recovery from injuries & illness
- Strengthens the immune system
- Reduces tension headaches
- Reduces mental stress
- Aids in mental relaxation
- Improves concentration
- Promotes restful sleep
Therapeutic massage is effective in treating a variety of conditions such as pain, stiffness, headaches, athletic injury rehabilitation and repetitive strains. Therapeutic massage is available at Yemaya and is a wonderful compliment to many other clinic services, especially Laser Therapy. To book your Therapeutic Massage give us a call today.
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