Types of Massages:
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Deep Tissue Massage:
Deep tissue massage targets muscle tension by applying pressure to deeper muscle layers, releasing tightness and knots. If uncomfortable, inform your therapist for adjustments. -
Shiatsu Massage:
A Shiatsu massage focuses on emotional and physical healing with gentle care and pressure from hands, palms, fingers, and thumbs. It helps reduce headaches, muscle soreness, tension, and stress. -
Swedish Massage:
The Swedish massage energizes the body and improves health through percussion, kneading, vibration, tapping, and rolling techniques. Massage oil or lotion is used to prevent skin friction. -
Hot Stone Massage:
Hot stone massage helps with muscle pain, tension, and stress by using heat and massage to release muscle knots and tightness, promoting improved blood flow for muscle recovery and well-being. -
Sports Massage:
Sports massage improves flexibility and reduces soreness for athletes by focusing on relieving tension in deeper muscle layers, releasing chronic tension and improving range of motion. -
Aromatherapy Massage:
Aromatherapy massage integrates essential oils to enhance emotional healing, inspired by ancient Egyptians who used scented massages. -
Choosing the Right Massage:
Technique differs based on each massage style, and the benefits can overlap for different massages.
FAQs:
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What are the 7 basic types of massage?
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