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Massage involves manipulation of muscle to aid normal functioning, healing process or just as a recreational activity. A therapist or masseur applies pressure manually or with mechanical aid on hands, fingers, forearm, elbows, knees or feet. In professional settings massage means a person lying on massage table, massage chair or on a mat on the floor and a masseur gently applying pressure on different areas of the body. Types of massage that a spa commonly offers are.
· Swedish massage
· Balinese massage
· Deep tissue back massage
· Aroma hot stone massage
· Herbal massage
· Scalp massage
· Therapeutic foot massage
It is known as classic massage outside English and Dutch speaking countries. Swedish massage is a full body relaxing massage which reduces pain, joint stiffness and helps in knee movement in osteoarthritis patients. It uses five different types of strokes which can be slow or vigorous.
The therapist applies body oil and lubricates skin. Using different strokes (sliding, kneading, tapping, cross fiber and vibration) she warms up the muscles which releases tension and you feel relax and pain free after massage.
Balinese massage in Islamabad
As the name indicates it was originated in the Indonesian province, Bali. A Balinese massage involves applying pressure with hand, elbow or a specific device on specific points of the body, skin rolling, flicking, stroking and tapping while using oils. Sometimes stone massage is also applied in a Balinese massage. Manual therapy and aromatherapy are two significant constituents of a Balinese massage which relaxes client, inhibits fascial restrictions, increases life energy and flow of blood and alters the mood of the client.
Deep tissue back massage
It relaxes joint stiffness through same strokes as used in a Swedish massage but with slower movements and pressure is applied mostly on problem areas. It is helpful if someone has tightness or stiffness in lower back or neck. Deep tissue back massage also helps in case of limited mobility of certain muscles. It breaks down the bands of tissues that block blood circulation and cause pain.
A deep tissue back massage may be discomforting at specific points. You must tell your therapist the points where you feel pain during massage so she will not apply pressure on those points.
Aroma hot stone massage
In an aroma hot stone massage therapist uses volcanic basalt stones in addition to manual therapy. Heated stones are used for massaging the body which warms up the muscles and gives relaxing sensation to the body. It enhances blood circulation and release of toxins.
Herbal massage
As the name indicates in uses specific herbs for massage and relaxes stiffed and fatigued muscle. Either fresh or dried herbs are wrapped in a cloth, steamed and are then pressed against body. As we all know nothing is better than natural products, potion of these herbs is absorbed by the muscles and gives good results.
Scalp massage
Scalp massage is very beneficial for people who have headache, migraine or sinus issues. It relaxes stiffness and fatigue from forehead and scalp and increases blood flow to hair grafts. It is a part of hair care regimens because it enhances hair health. Therapist places fingers on your forehead and gently applies pressure. Repeated movements on forehead and scalp relieves headache and you feel relaxed.
Therapeutic foot massage
Feet bear our body weight. Although they are designed to support us but this pressure stresses them all the daylong so sometimes we feel pain in feet. Foot massage relieves pain and relaxes feet by stimulating pressure points and enhancing functions of many other organs of the body.
Massage is a total science. It enhances normal functioning of parts of your body and makes you feel relaxed and relieved. So, have you decided which massage do you need?
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