Types of massage and their useful properties

Body massage is one of the most useful, pleasant and relaxing procedures. It has a beneficial effect on the entire human body, and also helps to cure many diseases and get rid of some cosmetic problems, which is especially important and relevant  for many people. It is no accident that a general massage is often recommended by doctors to be performed at least once a year.

The role of massage is very great: it can heal the body without pills, strengthen the physical and emotional state, eliminate fat deposits and muscle spasms, restore a person after injuries and seizures. But if performed incorrectly, the massage will not give this effect, which is necessary for the patient, and in some cases it can harm the body. To prevent this from happening, we will analyze in more detail the ways of a powerful healing effect.

The benefits of massage

Under the influence of massage, dead epithelial cells are exfoliated, blood circulation improves, the skin becomes elastic and elastic, the subcutaneous fat layer decreases.

Massage restores tired muscles, increases their efficiency, elasticity, regulates blood supply in different muscle groups, strengthens ligaments.

The beneficial effect of massage on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems has been proven.

Massage stimulates the metabolism: improves lipid metabolism, acid-base balance, elimination of toxins, which contributes to weight loss and the disappearance of cellulite.

Moreover, massage allows you to increase the body's resistance to various infections.

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Popular types of massage

Relaxing massage has a beneficial effect on the psychoemotional state of a person and is one of the most effective methods of reducing stress. With the help of massage, the production of well-being hormones is stimulated, thereby reducing the level of adrenaline and cortisol, and this in turn causes a feeling of calm, satisfaction and joy. With the help of massage, the muscles also relax, spasm and their soreness decrease.

Massage with hot stones. This type of massage is performed with the help of volcanic rocks stones, which in turn were formed on the slopes of active volcanoes and then slowly cooled down.

These stones have a large number of useful micro-and macronutrients, magnesium, iron.

Aroma massage. It is proved that essential oils are able, due to their low molecular weight, to penetrate through the skin into the blood and have a beneficial effect on the entire body.

Aromatherapy massage can not only have a cosmetic effect (anti-cellulite, anti-aging), but also help in the treatment of various diseases, as well as influence the emotional sphere.

Swedish massage. With its help, you can work out deep massaged tissues, soften the seals and stretch the neurovascular bundles and muscles. Today it is one of the most popular types of wellness massage. The technique and principles of Swedish massage do not allow sharpness, you need to be especially careful at the beginning. Thus, slow movements contribute to a good working out of muscles and soft tissues.

Shiatsu Massage. The technique of shiatsu massage is based on the point technique, on the rules of acupuncture, only instead of needles, the fingers of the master act. One of the features of the shiatsu technique is the ability to treat pain, from which even medicines and traditional massage techniques do not help.

Indications for Japanese shiatsu acupressure:

  • pain (headache, in the back, limbs, etc.);
  • high level of fatigue, frequent colds;
  • excess weight;
  • puffiness of the face and body;
  • pressure surges;
  • insomnia;
  • aging of the facial skin;
  • decreased libido.

Masters who master the technique of shiatsu massage open up huge opportunities for solving common problems of patients: pain, insomnia, age-related changes, a reduced level of immunity. Shiatsu massage helps everyone: from women suffering from rashes on the face, to men who want to remove problems with potency.

Massage is not recommended:

  • with inflammatory processes in the body, accompanied by an increased body temperature;
  • acute cardiovascular insufficiency;
  • inflammation of the lymph nodes;
  • active form of tuberculosis;
  • dermatological diseases;
  • violation of the integrity of the skin (abrasions, wounds);
  • varicose veins, thrombosis;
  • increased excitability against the background of mental disorders;
  • oncological diseases.

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