Well as we said we are going to discuss all elements regarding health. Today we will discuss massage and what you can expect if you have a massage and why it is important. There is an article I wrote last month describing some of the various types of massage.
I will endeavor to explain why massage is so important. Most people, who want a massage, are suffering from being overstressed or they are injured and require some form of rehabilitation therapy. Only people who know the benefits will have a massage on a regular basis.
Swedish massage is a great way to relieve the body of stress and tension. The massage starts with the client lying with their face down on the massage table. The therapist puts a small amount of oil on their hands and rubs their hands so that when the oil touches the client’s back, it will not be cold. The massage starts on the back, shoulders and neck. This is the area where we hold our tension. An experienced therapist will, through touch, find areas where the tension is stored and they will work on that area to release it. It is extremely relaxing to have someone massage your neck and shoulders.
After treating the back, the therapist then moves to the back of the legs. The client is then asked to roll onto their back and the rest of the body is gently massaged. A good therapist will always ask questions of you on your first visit. These questions are mainly about your health or any injuries that you may have had. It is advisable, at this point, that if you don’t want some part of your body massaged, advise the therapist. You may, for example, not want your feet massaged because you are too ticklish.
This gentle type of massage stimulates the sensory nerve endings at the surface of your skin and transmits a message to the brain. The brain then releases endorphins, which make us feel good, and they are also a natural pain killer. Massage affects the whole body including the circulatory and digestive system.
If massage is used as a rehabilitation therapy, it is usually directed at one specific area. It may be a sports injury e.g. the hamstrings – so the therapist will only treat that area to release any soreness, discomfort or pain. This is the therapy that allows you to achieve Health Through Healing Hands.
“Even the tallest tower started from the ground.” Chinese Proverb
We have selected some books and products on massage. There is nothing nicer than being massaged while sitting in your chair working.
