Thai foot massage

One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins – the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that produce feelings of wellbeing.

Deep tissue massage works best when you need to pay attention to painful or stiff areas of your body. Massage therapists apply slow, deliberate pressure to layers beneath the skin's surface, such as muscles, tendons, and other tissues. Deep tissue massage, although less rhythmic, may prove to be therapeutic. It may relieve chronic patterns or tension, as well as help with muscle injuries, like back sprain.

You can either do lymphatic draining massage at your home, or hire someone to help you. Always consult your doctor before trying this.

Styles used in massage therapy range from long, smooth strokes to short, percussive strokes. Some massage therapists use oils and lotions; others do not. Most massage therapists have clients unclothe for a massage, but some do not. A massage can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 2 hours.

Have you ever been to an event, such as a music festival or county fair and felt jealous of the people who were getting chair massages? Ever walked past a chair massage area at an airport? Perhaps you are lucky enough to be employed at a company offering regular benefits such as 15- or 20-minute massages. Chair massages on-site are performed while you're fully clothed and seated in a portable, specially designed seat. They typically involve a massage for your neck, shoulders back, arms, hands, and arms.

Massage therapy may sometimes be covered by insurance, if it's being used to treat an illness. Sometimes insurance companies will cover massage therapy when it's part or complete chiropractic care.

Another type of bodywork is myofascial therapy. It involves the release of stiffness in fascia, which is the connective tissue system that houses each muscle in your body. The therapist will use light pressure to massage any tension areas and then stretch them.

You may have noticed different types of massage are more popular in different seasons. Perhaps you wondered if these styles were a passing fashion or the best massage technique. What is even more important? How can you tell which style will work best for you?

Muscle knots are painful but treatable. We will explain the treatment options available and when it is best to see a doctor.

Hot stone massage can be used as a form of massage therapy. Hot stone massage has many health benefits. It can also relieve muscle tension and pain. Find out more.

According to 2014 research lymphatic drainage massage was found to be more effective in improving the quality-of-life of fibromyalgia patients than connective tissues massage.

Pressure points refer to sensitive areas in your body that correspond to certain parts of your mental or physical health. We will show you how to use five of them.