Massage Services That Keep You In Good Health

By Adriana Noton


The old stereotype of massage services is that only wealthy people enjoy such a luxury. However, more people are starting to understand the great health benefits of getting massage regularly. Since more people are getting trained in an ever growing range of therapy styles, access to these treatments is getting wider. There are styles that emphasize the physical benefits, while others are more for relaxation purposes.

Deep tissue is the probably the most well known style of this body work. It's focus is mostly on relieving physical aches, such as sore and stiff muscles. The therapist digs deeply between the layers of muscle, using both hands and knuckles. The strokes can often move against the muscle's grain. The movements are slow and deliberate, working each muscle individually.

The other most popularly known style is Swedish massage. The Swedish style is good for beginners as it is a fairly gentle style. It is still good to relieve tightness in muscles as it also uses deliberate strokes. It also uses circular movements to manipulate muscles. Since it is more gentle, it's also often considered a good treatment for stress relief.

If you play sports or are very physical active, then a sports massage might be a good choice. This style focuses almost entirely on improving physical health. It will also likely focus on that group of muscles that you're most often using in whatever activity you do. The strokes are usually fast and intense, which means it isn't always designed to feel good in the moment. It can also include facilitated stretching in the treatment.

A hot stone treatment also offers great physical relief on tight or sore muscles. The heated stones are held by the masseuse. They are then used to move the muscle, instead of direct manipulation by hand. This type of treatment also has a great relaxation and destressing nature, which makes is especially valuable during winter months.

A great relaxation style for any time of the year is an aromatherapy treatment. The muscle manipulation style itself can be either deep tissue or the more gentle Swedish, however it's done with specially mixed oils. Aromatherapy is premised on the idea that different smells can trigger physical responses. So you can select oils linked to relaxation, such as lavender, for you treatment. You can also select a specific oil if you want to improve your energy, such as eucalyptus.

Another treatment that explicitly combines both mental and physical benefits is pregnancy massage. It can help pregnant women deal with a number of the physical ailments associated with pregnancy, such as swelling, aches, and pains. However, it is also intended to help with the mental stress of being pregnant, by relieving depression and anxiety. The wrong type of muscle manipulation can be dangerous for pregnant women, so it's important to only visit properly trained therapists for this type.

These are only a few of the massage services that are available at spas and treatment clinics around the country. While all can boast a certain level of both physical and mental value, each will have them in different measure. Once you clarify your reason for seeking this treatment, you'll know better which type to select.




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