What is a Swedish massage?
This is one of the most popular treatments on a spa menu ,the massage involves the use of hands, forearms or elbows to manipulate the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health. Active or passive movement of the joints may also be part of the massage.
During a Swedish massage, therapists use:
- Kneading
- Long strokes
- Deep circular movements
- Passive joint movement
What is a relaxation massage beneficial?
- Decreased Stress & Increased Relaxation
- Increases Flexibility & Range
- Improve Posture
- Increase Blood Flow
- Support Healthy Immunity
Tuina, also known as “massage”, is based on the theory of viscera and meridians of traditional Chinese medicine. It uses manipulation to act on specific parts of the human body to adjust the physiological and pathological conditions of the body and achieve the purpose of physical therapy. A physical therapy method. In their spare time, many people also like to study TCM massage techniques for their own health care treatment.
Tui Na massage is a technical work. If you are also learning Tui Na massage now, you have to pay attention to the following two misunderstandings.
Misunderstanding of massage:
The soles of the feet can be massaged casually
There are more than 60 reflex areas on our feet, ears, nose, eyes, stomach, spleen, liver, heart, kidney, etc. will have corresponding reflex areas on the feet, if the massage techniques and strength are appropriate, it is conducive to stimulation Reflex zone, relieve physical discomfort. However, if the massage technique is improper, it will bring harm to the body.
Massage as soon as it hurts
The most common misunderstanding is to go to the hospital for massage immediately if you have pain in your body. You always think that massage can eliminate the pain earlier. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. During the acute attack of pain, especially the patients with local tissue redness and swelling. , Do not accept massage, otherwise it will aggravate the condition and prolong the pain time.
Benefits of Massage:
First of all, people now live in a very stressful environment, so proper massage can relieve the pressure on the body, make us more relaxed, and feel more happy after the massage. For people with different jobs, the way of massage is also different. For office workers, they usually use the eyes more. They can receive some eye massage after work, which can improve visual fatigue. Massage can also dredge muscles and bones, speed up metabolism
You can use the pull-back roller massager
Nowadays, more and more people who work in front of the computer for a long time will have problems with the cervical spine and waist. Especially for some work with your head bowed at your desk for a long time, the neck and shoulders catch a cold and strain, the lower back is heavy, and the cold and dampness invade, it is easy to make the body feel uncomfortable.