Thursday, December 1, 2016

Which Massage is Right for you?

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Various studies have long proven the effectiveness of massages. In addition to the soothing treatment, it can, among other things, relieve various symptoms, reduce stress, strengthen the immune system and reduce hypertension. Endorphins such as serotonin are released and at the same time lower the stress hormone cortisol. The result is thus a feeling of relaxation. But which massage is the right one? The choice is excellent. There are many types of massages nowadays like sand at sea. From Hot Stone, Hot Chocolate, Ayurveda, Lomi Lomi to reflexology. With the many-sided offers on the market and different price ranges it can be difficult to keep an overview and to choose the right massage. To get a little light on the matter, we introduce you to different types of massage once.

Classic massage/sports massage

The traditional massage (Swedish massage) has been the most frequent massage application in the world for decades. The Dutch physician Johann Georg Mezger (1838-1909) played a significant role in the further development of the traditional massage. Through his work in Amsterdam, massage became the gateway to science and medicine. It is particularly suitable for tension and muscle hardening, stimulates the metabolism as well as the blood circulation. The classic massage has five handles, which are applied due to their different effects during a massage.
  • stroke
  • Knead
  • Rub
  • Beat
  • shocks

Ayurvedic massage

Ayurveda is a medicine of over 3,000 years from India or more specifically philosophy. "Ayus" means life, "veda" the knowledge. Ayurveda is the science of long life. It is about a healthy lifestyle and holistic health education, in which body, mind and soul are in harmony, taking into account all environmental factors. In Ayurveda, there are various massage techniques. In Europe, the most common are the Ayurveda whole body massage, also called Abhyanga. The skin is used here as a medium, which takes up the warm therapeutic oil, enriched with herbal extracts. It penetrates deeply into the tissue where it acts nourishing and balancing. Slags and toxins are thereby dissolved and can be discharged. The energy flow in the body is activated, and a deep relaxation is achieved.

Hot Stone

The hot stone is massaged with hot basalt stones, which are placed on selected body zones. The stones are heated to a temperature of about 60 ° C. in a water bath. The goals are the relaxation of the muscles by heat, the activation of the flow of energy and the circulation. Massage chairs don't offer a stone massage but they can give you a better heated massage, if you don't want hand massage then you can order your favorite massage chair now here. The hot stone massage can be given all over the body or as a partial treatment, for example as a back or leg massage.

Lomi Lomi

This massage is from traditional Hawaiian medicine. It has a therapeutic character in its origin but is widely used in the West as a wellness treatment. In the country language, lomi means "rubbing, kneading or pressing". The massage is exercised with a lot of oil and usually takes about two hours. The masseur not only works with the hands but also uses the entire forearm including the elbow. A Lomi massage is not only for relaxation but also for physical, mental and mental cleansing.

Foot reflexology



With foot reflex zone massages blockages and tension in the body can be solved. As a pioneer of the new reflexology massage, Dr William H.H. Fitzgerald introduced the Far Eastern massage tradition into Western society. According to the theory, the sole reflects the entire body. By stimulating the foot reflex zones, the stimulus is transferred to specific organs during the massage. The massage therapist exercises the massage with the thumb or the fingertips, expresses particular points until a beneficial effect is felt in the depths of the tissue.

Pregnancy massage

This type of massage is suitable for pregnant women from the 4th month, if, as agreed with the female doctor, the pregnancy is healthy. Pregnancy massage can relieve tension, reduce stress, relieve joints as well as muscles and also stimulate the circulation. In contrast to the traditional massages in the abdomen and back, this is exercised in a relaxed sitting position or the lateral position and supported by bearing cushions.
As you can see, the range of massages is enormous. Lomi Lomi, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Tantawan or Tuina are in the wrong place. We at MASSAGE have made it our task to conceive the optimal massage offer from all massages. The names of the treatments are therefore simple, transparent and understandable.
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The type of massage always depends on your needs and what you expect. What are you pursuing? Would you like to have a relaxing effect or to relax after the sport? Body and mind rest? Quality is a major factor. If you are unsure, always have a competent massage certified by qualified massage therapists. Only in this way can your wishes be fulfilled and an optimal goal achieved. However, in the case of severe or permanent symptoms, first consult a physician first before you get into the hands of a masseur.

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