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Many ailments and diseases can be treated with massage. The article presents types of massage worth taking: shiatsu massage, Thai massage, pregnancy massage. Although some massages are best for some individuals other people prefer indulging in different forms of massage therapy which will help them relieve from stress or combat health problems.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a healing method that comes from Japan and it means "finger pressure". The therapist uses his palms, fingers, elbows, knees and even feet to press patient's acupressure body areas to help life energy flow throughout energy channels called meridians. This type of massage is extremely safe and helps to find relief from stress and tension or strengthens body organs. Shiatsu therapists believe that human body is a microcosm of the universe and the organs are governed by Five Elements and by Yin and Yang. Each body element shouldn't dominate over others, if energy is blocked in one place the disease may appear. Patient benefits greatly from each session as the therapy combines physical and mental being so sometimes he cries, laughs and shows various psychical reactions.
Shiatsu treatment is good for variety of problems: with digestive system, headaches, respiratory problems. It's popularity is growing nowadays.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is said to be developed more than 2500 years ago, it was performed by monks as a component completing Thai medicine. The name which is also used Yoga massage shows that it is a combination of exercising with massaging. Thai massage is quite rigorous and energizing, the therapist uses hands, knees and legs to force you to make yoga-like stretches. It is both relaxing and energizing, all you have to do is to bring comfortable clothes for the massage session. It is perfect for relaxation, stress reduction, energy increase, flexibility improvement, finding the balance between the mind and body and stimulation internal body organs to work properly and more effectively. The muscles are stretched, joints released and breathe is being calmed down. The best thing about Thai massage is that you remain passive and it is the therapist who does movements for you.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massage has many benefits for women's health and well-being. It helps to calm down and reduce stress and find relief from stress and pain. The stress on weight-earing joints is large so it s very good to help overcome discomfort and muscle pains by massage therapy. You can reduce swelling thank to the ability to increase circulation of blood and lymph. The massage is also able to improve the outcome of labor and helps to ease pains during labor. It is essential to have qualified therapist as only such people know what is safe for mother and a baby. This type of massage differs from other massages in many ways:the positioning is different, certain body parts are not massages at all. Postpartum massage is used to help restore the body condition, it can speed-up the recovery after the labor and enhance relaxation. Massage of the abdomen helps in removal of subcutaneous scar tissue but it can be done only with permission from the doctor. Human touch brings comfort and emotional support during the whole pregnancy and prevents from postpartum depression. Mothers claim that they sleep well, more easily and deeply and thank to the improvement of flexibility pains labor is less painful. Pregnancy massage balances the hormone levels and eliminates waste products. Therefore, mother feels better and more energetic.
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mary
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2008-05-15 15:24:04
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