Various types of massage
Massage therapy is a science of curing that has been present for several centuries now. This is the typical fall back of people who want to be free from their daily stressors. People from all walks of life see this as an ultimate solution to their suffering muscles and as an escape from the pressure which their engaged lifestyle imposes on them. For sure you have previously tried one after the other. In reality, there are more than eighty known kinds but this massage explanation is about to cover ten of the popularly used types of massage therapy.
The first one is named the Swedish massage. This is a distinctive discover in the United States. It is known to be done in much a relaxing and gentle way. With this kind of massage therapy, the masseur or masseuse utilizes of the long strokes that are basically made of the round and rubbing down movements on the muscles by utilizing either oil or lotion for a more relaxing effect.
The next massage is named as Aromatherapy. This is a word used simply because the professional masseur or masseuse uses one or more of the known scented plant oils throughout the execution of the massage session. You will be asked to choose the oil of course. Among the many plant oils, the lavender is one of the most wanted because of its recognized effect in the relief of stress, both physically and emotionally.
Have you heard of the hot stone massage? Well, this is another kind. With this type of massage, smooth stones are heated and then situated on particular points of the body which need to make relaxed the tight muscles. The stones also assist in balancing the energy centers of the body. If you experience muscle tensions, you may request the professional to utilize some gentle pressure.
The deep tissue massage is renowned to heal the deeper muscle layers and the connective tissues. Easy strokes are applied across the muscles. The strategy is also referred to as the rubbing technique. This type of massage is used on people who experience painful or chronically tight muscles, repetitive muscle strain, problems with the posture, and to help those who are recuperating from serious injuries.
Then you as well have the Japanese massage aid that is called Shiatsu. This therapy utilizes the localized finger pressure following some rhythmic sequence as what is done in acupuncture. The points are held for about 2 up to 8 seconds because the massage is meant to enhance the energy flow within the body.
Thai massage really resembles Shiatsu in such a way that it re-aligns the energy in the body by applying the gentle pressure on some points. Stretches and contractions are done as different postures are adopted.
The pregnancy massage is perfect for the expecting women. It is crafted to alleviate swelling, aches, stress, depression, and anxiety.
Reflexology or foot massage involves the use of pressure as applied to special areas on the foot. The practitioners believe that every point on the foot is related with an organ in the body.
Sports massage is utilized on the athletes who got to get their physical injuries treated and prevented.
The back massage is of course another popular one. It is applied to relieve the tension in the back as caused by improper posture, lifting of heavy objects, and long sitting.
There you go with the types of massage therapy. Choose one which best applies to you!
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| With more than 650,000 copies sold, massage therapist Lucinda Lidell's Book of Massage has been updated with new photos and instructional drawings. Not for the prudish, as the subjects in most of the photos are completely in the buff, the book presents an intense, information-packed, step-by-step guide to traditional massage, shiatsu, and reflexology. No matter which method you choose to focus on (you're advised to choose one at a time), Lidell is thorough in her explanations of the strokes and techniques necessary to give relaxing, therapeutic massage in the privacy of your own home. Detailed drawings, diagrams, and photographs help to further demonstrate how to address each individual body part. Divided into distinct chapters for each of the three methods, The Book of Massage also includes several sections that Lidell stresses are fundamental to all types of massage. The first is "Beginning," with information such as creating the right atmosphere (a warm room and soft lighting), applying oil, and finding a comfortable position. Additionally, Lidell suggests that everyone should review sections on the human touch and anatomy, both of which oddly come at the end of the book. As thorough as The Book of Massage may be, do not expect to walk away from it an expert. As with any skill worth learning, giving good massage takes time, study, and practice, practice, practice. --Bree Altman |
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 The Whole Truth: A Full Review Of The Good, Bad And Nude! |
| Review Date: May 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Palmer, Los Angeles, CA |
Good: First things first, this massage instruction guide focuses on core aspects of shiatsu, reflexology and Swedish massage techniques. Many reviews are split, some feeling that the book is "best suited for couples and close friends". However, this book provides step-by-step professional grade instruction that can be used by the novice masseur or the seasoned LMT.
What makes the book great, among a ton of other points, is that it shares a fundamental teaching on every subject included in its 192 pages of knowledge. I haven't come across any other book that discusses, in detail, aspects relating to baby message, body reading and body positioning so simply and comprehensibly!
Bad: The guide's anatomy section is a bit scarce with regards to the medical technicalities. But, the book explains the different areas of the body with relating to physical touch and massage. I mean, isn't that the reason we bought this book anyhow?
Nude: Nudity I'll admit isn't for the faint but the images paint a REALISTIC picture for the reader and as a visual learner, I can most certainly appreciate that (wink, wink)!
So, all in all it's a great instructional tool. By the way if you're looking for a REAL way to apply your professional skill set don't hesitate to get Meagan Holub's "The Magic Touch: How to make $100,000 per year as a massage Therapist"(Yes you can get it on kindle)! Meagan's chapter on intuition is charging with an intuitive view on sensory and intuition as it applies to massage, and life. It's such a great companion to The Whole Truth as it will absolutely relate to body reading and the entire aura of this book. Both are priceless.
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| Review Date: January 30, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Martin V. Ribe Kolendowitz, Spain |
| A very useful book for beginners. When learning massage, practise is far more important, but this book explains very clearly the different techniques and sequences. The drawings may look a bit outdated but are self-explanatory and useful. |
Good strategy
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| Review Date: January 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Al-dhaen, Bahrain |
| Good book to start with, but you need the practice on different people to get different feedback. Try to find those people who are hard to please. |
Badly dated material, pretentious, hard to follow
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| Review Date: October 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Sonia Margolis, New York City |
| This book appears to have been created many years ago and now looks its age. The techniques are disorganized and the book includes many pages of questionable and hard to figure out "options." The author was showing off and we readers must wade through page after page of needlessly difficult massage instructions. The art seems dated too and is poorly done. Much of the book is devoted to "Shiatsu" a Japanese therapy that can be very painful and doesn't belong in a massage book. To summarize: a little useful material here and there but many techniques employing "pressure points" and similar quackery. Really not worth your time. |
A "Nice" Intoduction to Massage
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| Review Date: April 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: MassageM4M.com, West Hollywood, CA USA |
As a connoisseur of massages and a practitioner I thought to get this book for a friend of mine who is beginning their own massage practice. Although the title promises alot, it really just gives you the following information:
-Basic Western Massage (Basic Body rub techniques)
-Shiatsu
-Reflexology
There are many of other disciplines I would have liked to see covered, but for fundamentals it is a good beginners book. It gives you the basics and some common sense advice on creating an environment and why human touch is so important. The illustrations are easy to understand, and the artist conveys the sensuality of touch very well. If you want an introductory book this is one to get, especially for the novice and beginning masseur/masseuse.
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