Health
involving the muscular and nervous
systems. This medically oriented form
of massage addresses trigger points
(tender muscles points), circulation,
nerve compression, postural issues,
and biomechanical problems that can
be caused by repetitive movement
injuries.
Sports Massage
Developed to help with muscle
systems used for a particular sport,
sports massage uses a variety of
approaches to help athletes in training
-- before, during, or after sports
events. You might use it to promote
flexibility and help prevent injuries.
Or, it may help muscle strains, aiding
healing after a sports injury.
Chair Massage
Ever gone to a county fair, music
festival, or conference and envied
other people getting chair massages?
Onsite, chair massages are done
while you're seated fully clothed in
a portable, specially designed chair.
They usually involve a massage of
your neck, shoulders, back, arms, and
hands.
Hot Stone Massage
For this kind of massage, the therapist
places warmed stones on certain
areas of the body, such as acupressure
points. The stones may be used as
massage tools or be temporarily left in
place. Used along with other massage
techniques, hot stones can be quite
soothing and relaxing as they transmit
heat deep into the body.
Reflexology
Reflexology uses hand, thumb, and
finger techniques to stimulate certain
areas of the feet. These areas are
believed to correspond to different
parts of the body. The massage, then,
is expected to promote health and
well-being.
Thai Massage
Thai massage works your entire body.
It's one of the most invigorating
types of massages, as the therapist
rigorously manipulates your body,
moving it into yoga-like stretches. (It's
sometimes referred to as "Yoga for the
lazy".) The therapist uses every part of
his or her body—hands, knees, legs,
and feet—to not only stretch you but
also apply pressure on your muscles
and loosen your joints. You might even
get walked on! This type of massage is
both energizing and, at times, relaxing.
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