What is a therapeutic Massage?
Therapeutic massage is a type of complementary and alternative medicine practice used to treat muscle pain, injury, and stiffness, and focuses on getting the best results in return for relaxation.
The purpose of therapeutic massage is to achieve a structural change or a therapeutic benefit to the body. This method of treatment is characterized by the therapists mobilizing the soft tissues of the muscles, tendons, fascia and others to restore the normal functional use of the affected area.
With the development and proving of its effectiveness, therapeutic massage has been used to treat some mental and psychological problems, which include negative feelings such as stress, anxiety and depression, as well as managing the symptoms of panic attack disorder.
What is the difference between therapeutic and relaxation massage?
The force of the massage action in a therapeutic massage is deeper and more effective than in a relaxation massage, as the therapist works to relax through the tissues so it is more gentle than therapeutic.
Your therapist may use different techniques during your treatment session. Depending on their training, they may incorporate deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point work, and various movement therapies or passive resistance stretching techniques.
What are the vest types of therapeutic massages?
The best types of therapeutic massage are not limited to one type, but there are many different types of massage provided by therapists.
Here are the best types of therapeutic massages
1- Swedish Massage:
It is the most popular type of therapeutic massage, the aim of which is to help relax both the body and the mind.
It involves a full body massage and begins with the patient lying on a massage table and then the therapist slowly begins massaging different muscle groups, helping blood flow, relieving stress, and reducing muscle pain and tension.
2- Deep Tissue Massage:
It has been known that the therapist uses more pressure and intensity when working on the muscles
The goal of this type is to get rid of tense and painful muscle knots and spasms that are often associated with physical discomfort and headaches.
This type will be the most suitable choice for you if you suffer from muscle problems, such as:
· Pain
· Injury
· Imbalance
· Tightness
· Chronic muscle pain
3- Trigger point massage:
Trigger point massage is the most suitable method for people who suffer from injuries or chronic pain in a specific condition, and studies have proven that treating the head and neck muscles with trigger point therapy reduces the severity of tension and migraines.
Since sometimes, the tightness that occurs in the muscle tissues known as trigger points, can cause pain in other parts of the body and by focusing on relieving the trigger points this type of massage can relieve the pain.
4- Sports Massage:
As it is clear in the name, this type is used by a large percentage of athletes, because its use helps to improve the process of sports training.
This type also focuses on preparing the muscles for intense training in addition, and also one of the main goals of its use is to help the muscles recover after intense performance or injury.
5- Shiatsu massage:
Or what is known as acupressure, is a form of massage, but it is similar to acupuncture. The country of origin for this type of therapeutic massage is Japan, the meaning of the term that was called is (finger pressure).
In this type of massage, the practitioner uses his fingers on the pressure points and begins to push these points, which helps release energy and restore balance to the body and mind.
What is the way of therapeutic massage?
There is more than one method of therapeutic massage, but all of them are based on manipulating the muscles by squeezing, rubbing, pressing or patting different muscle groups.
Here are some of the methods used for therapeutic massage:
· Cavitation Technique
It is where some light or deep strokes are applied, which are intended to help relieve stress and prepare the body for relaxation.
It is where some light or deep strokes are applied, which are intended to help relieve stress and prepare the body for relaxation.
· Petrissage Technique
In this technique, the muscles are squeezed and of course it is useful in treating and relieving tightness and muscle spasm.
In this technique, the muscles are squeezed and of course it is useful in treating and relieving tightness and muscle spasm.
· Tapotement Technique
This technique depends on tapping or cupping on the skin
· Friction Technique
In this technique, the therapist performs a massage by applying small, circular pressure to specific points on the body.
The method of therapeutic massage is based on the therapists using their hands, forearms and elbows to work on different groups of muscles, and there are some therapists who tend to use therapeutic oils.
Is therapeutic massage useful?
Therapeutic massage is of course useful. It relieves muscle pain and tension, improves blood circulation, and increases flexibility in cases of back injuries, joint stiffness, and muscle tension. One of the factors that can reduce the effect of muscle stiffness is therapeutic massage
On the other hand, it is a relaxation technique and triggers many chemical responses in the brain that translate into long periods of deep relaxation.
Are there other benefits for massage?
Of course, there are other advantages to it, there is what is known as a slimming (weight loss) massage.
The benefits of massage for slimming are very effective for those who want to lose weight, as massage, in turn, activates the blood circulation in the body, and thus encourages the body to burn more fat, such as the accumulated fat in the abdomen, thighs and buttocks.
Lymphatic slimming massage
Lymphatic slimming massage is one of the most popular types of massage that is used in slimming. This type of massage is characterized by supporting the body’s immunity and enhancing the metabolism.
When performing this type of massage, the body is in a state of extreme relaxation to the extent that it reduces a person’s appetite for food, and thus contributes to reducing weight and reducing accumulated fat. You should know well that lymphatic slimming massage is done by professional experts, so you must be careful in your choice.
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