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Is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascia system in order to eliminate fascial restriction. “fascia are the webs of connective tissue that separate, support, connect & protect everything with in the body. Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia, integument, and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion. The key to myofascial release is sustained pressure over time, allowing the tissues to unwind until the tissue releases. Myofascial release usually involves applying shear compression or tension in various directions, or by skin rolling.
*It is a deeply soothing, relaxing form of massage. The heat from the stones helps tight muscles to loosen up and relax. Hot stone massage is a specialty massage that uses smooth heated stones.
*A stone massage uses cold or water-heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body. They can be placed directly on the body or over the cloth. The therapist uses traditional strokes of Swedish massage while holding a heated stone, or they can use stones coated in oil. As the stone cools, the therapist replaces it with another stone throughout the massage.
* The therapist might also leave heated stones in specific points along your spine, or in the palms of your hand, or even between your toes to improve the flow of energy in your body.
* Is the traditional massage of Hawaii As an indigenous practice; it varies by island and by family. Lomilomi, practitioners use knuckles, thumbs, elbows, and forearms to relax the nervous system, increase circulation, and relieve pain. Lomilomi is especially popular in Hawaii, Japan, and Europe.
Originally known as reflex zone therapy, it is a holistic healing method, which involves pressure and massage of the reflex points found on the feet and hands. Reflexology involves massaging, squeezing or pushing parts of the feet, hands and ears with a goal of encouraging health throughout the body. In the context of reflexology, however, reflex is used in the sense of reflection, or mirror image.
These reflexes are found on the soles of the feet, or the palms of the hands, which act as a small “mirror” reflecting the whole organism. It teaches that a vital energy, or life force, circulates between the organs of the body, permeating every living cell and tissue. If this energy becomes blocked, the part of the body relating the blockage is affected. By using specific pressure techniques, they can be detected through the experience of pain, or through the presence of “gritty areas”, often referred to as crystal deposits.
These occur in the part of the foot or hand that relate to the part of the body that is imbalanced. The pressure and massage techniques that taught in the reflexology are designed to dissipate the energy blocks, and break down the crystalline structure. Through stimulation of the circulatory & lymphatic system, and by encouraging the release of toxins, reflexology promotes the body to heal itself. Reflexology is an extremely effective therapy in cases of stress, tension, and tiredness. It can be used as a preventive measure against ill health. It allows the body to be in charge of healing itself.
*Massage has been used since ancient times on the training of athletes. The effects of sports massage is to reduce and prevent injury, warming and softening the tissue, realignment of the muscles fibers, flush out toxin, help heal and form healthy scar tissue, enhance athletic performance, speed recovery and increase body awareness, injury assessment in post event massage and prepare athlete for strenuous activity, mentally and physically.
Swedish massage is the most common modality offered. It was developed by a Swedish physiologist, Henri Peter Ling at the University of Stockholm in 1812. It uses a firm but gentle pressure to improve the circulation, ease muscle aches and tension, improve flexibility and create relaxation.
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions.
The usually sequence of techniques are: Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching.
An ergonomically designed massage chair is brought on-site. With this chair, a practitioner can perform seated acupressure. The patient does not need to disrobe and oils are not used.
Designed specifically for pregnant women, this massage reduces stress, decreases swelling in the arms and legs, and relieves pain in the back, muscles, and joints. The patient is appropriately propped with pillows during the session. Prenatal massage, will helps relieve muscle spasms, cramps and myofascial pain. Reduces stress on weight-bearing joints. Develops the sensory awareness necessary to relax during the first stage of labor, and to recruit appropriate muscles during the second stage of labor. Improves the outcome of labor. Provides the mother with the experience of nurturing touch so that she knows how to lovingly touch her baby. Promotes postpartum conditioning of abdomen and weight-bearing muscles. Provides support for the new mother experiencing the physical and emotional strains of motherhood.
It is an integrated massage that combined all the following modalities like Lomi-lomi, deep tissue, Swedish, Thai, stretching and range of motion, reflexology, myofascial
release.
Deep Tissue massage is the modality that focuses on the deeper layers of the muscle & realigning the fiber of the muscles and connective tissue. But the movement is slower and the pressure is deeper and concentrated on areas of tension and pain. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia. It is very helpful for chronically tense areas such as stiff necks, low back tightness, sore shoulders, sore hamstrings & sore quadriceps muscle.
Deep tissue massage will helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue or adhesion. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some discomfort during or right after the massage. But, if the massage is done properly you should feel better within a day or two.
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