Or Shiatsu massage—perhaps you have heard of it, but do you know what it is? Allow me to simplify the explanation for you and help you understand what makes this form of massage so special. Shiatsu is more than just another style of massage; it’s a distinctive methodology born from Japanese healing traditions. Let’s explore…
Muscle knots. Say them out loud, and your wince in reaction will confirm your familiarity with them. Perhaps your shoulder, your back, and your neck have seen that sore, aching sensation. That one that won’t move anywhere, no matter how much resting and stretching you try to administer. Muscle knots can drive one mad, but…
Massage therapy can potentially help improve digestion through several mechanisms. While more research is needed to fully understand the effects of massage on digestion, here is how massage might be beneficial: Stress Reduction:Relaxation Response: Massage can induce a relaxation response, reducing the stress hormone cortisol, which can foster better digestion. Parasympathetic Activation: It can promote the activation…
Have you ever felt the weight of stress bearing down? That ache in your shoulder, that pounding in your head? High blood pressure can catch up with you, and it’s an insidious one, but a killer one at that. If a natural remedy for lowering those readings is your quest, then massage can be your…
When you’re contemplating a massage, what comes to your mind? Maybe a relaxing session that melts tension? Maybe a deep, concentrated therapy for aches and kinks? Two of the most famous massage therapies, myofascial release and Swedish massage, have two decidedly disparate objectives. Don’t know what’s best for you? Well, I’m about to simplify them…
Massage for anxiety is a topic that many people around the world had many research about that. Massage therapy can potentially reduce anxiety through several mechanisms: Relaxation Response: Muscular Relaxation: Massage helps in relaxing the tense muscles which often result from stress and anxiety. Parasympathetic Activation: It promotes the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, encouraging a state…
Massage therapy can be a beneficial part of a rehabilitation plan following an injury. Here are several ways in which it can facilitate quicker recovery:1. Improved CirculationNutrient Delivery: Enhanced blood circulation ensures that nutrients essential for recovery reach the injured areas more effectively.Waste Removal: Efficient circulation helps in the removal of waste products and toxins from…
The first time I heard about deep tissue massage, I thought it was a treatment to take care of the relaxation of one’s body. Little did I know that with such massage therapy, one can quickly treat all the problems concerned with bad posture. If you have ever struggled with back pain or poor alignment,…
Lived with PTSD is a lot like having an invisible weight holding your shoulders down. On the outside, sometimes not even visible, but in your head, the disorder seems limitless. I did not understand for years how to work with it. Traditional therapy helped, but I still needed something else. That’s when I discovered about…
Upper back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, muscle strain, injury, or underlying medical conditions. Here are some common causes and suggestions for managing upper back pain:Muscle Strain: Overuse or improper use of the muscles in your upper back can lead to pain. This can be caused by activities…
