The various methods of massage
Acupressure
Like acupuncture, acupressure focuses on meridians of the body to heal and relieve pain. However, acupressure is not invasive. Where acupuncture uses needles, acupressure utilizes the pressure of fingers, thumbs and elbows, and sometimes even mild electric shock. Acupressure relieves the tension of muscle fibers by applying pressure and relaxations that return blood to the tissues. Finally, Acupressure releases energy on the points of tension, which promotes good general health.
Swedish Massage
The massage Swedish massage is very energetic. This is the first type of massage is taught in schools and massage is one of the most practiced in the West. Swedish massage uses light strokes on delicate parts and bones of the body like the face, hands and feet and strokes stronger on the parts where the muscles are tense, as the neck and shoulders. The emphasis on the pressures of Swedish massage is the perfect massage for relaxation.
Shiatsu
The Shiatsu massage is a form of acupressure that how the pressure with strokes on the body's energy fields. According to practitioners of this ancient form of massage, effleurage is so important that the activation of pressure points. Shiatsu is a holistic treatment which aims at healing the body, mind and soul. It works through the rotation and joint manipulation. In general receiver of the massage is clothed and lying on a futon on the floor. (Shiatsu can be also practiced in hot water, where the muscles relax deeply).
Rolfing
Also known as Rolfing Structural Integration, aims to align the body through the manipulation of muscles and tissues. The body structure may be altered due to daily activities such as sitting all day at work or sleep in the same position all night. Rolfing works on the muscles and tissues by stretching, lengthening them and putting them in their place which makes them more flexible. When alignment is finished, the body returns to its central axis, which improves posture. Often practitioners of Rolfing take pictures of "before" to identify areas to work and "after" to verify the effectiveness of treatment.
Watsu
Watsu is a form of massage that incorporates hydrotherapy and Shiatsu. When the patient is submerged in water the therapist performs a combination of acupressure and stroking supported on the body's energy fields. With the water running therapist stretches and manipulations on the muscles that would otherwise be impossible. Being under the water also allows the body to relax completely.
The Trager method
The Trager method is a psychophysical approach, which is the application of vibration and light kneading to produce pleasurable sensations in the body. While the practitioner guides the movements of the patient's body, he explains what his body reveals. According to the Trager method, the origin of physical problems is related to thought. Verbal and physical contact is the way to the unconscious and the muscles, to persuade them to heal.
The craniosacral therapy
The therapist applies gentle movement on the skull and vertebrae to balance the flow of fluid around the brain. As the body expands and contracts at a rate of cranial pulse - the pumping of fluids, or it affects the entire craniosacral system body. Stimulation of the craniosacral system balances the body, promotes the release of stress and a proportionate sense of tranquility and well-being. In addition, this type of therapy relieves headache, sore neck and jaw problems and pelvis and diaphragm.
The latest trends in massage
As for treatments of beauty and medical treatments, massage techniques is constantly evolving. For example, the hot stone massage that combines massage with volcanic stones used for a very relaxing effect. Choose a treatment adapted to your personal needs and desires. Determine the budget you want to spend and frequency of sessions of massage.
