There are a wide variety of massage techniques that are practiced all over the world. One such technique is known as Accupressure. This method is derived from China and is quite similar to Accupuncture.
A very interesting massage type if Abhayanga. Unlike other systems, two masseurs are present at the same time, and they complement each others’ massaging abilities. Herbal based oils are also utilized in Abhayanga.
Balinese massage treatment helps increase the patients blood, oxygen and energy flow. Barefoot Deep Tissue is a blend of Eastern barefoot techniques, such as Barefoot Shiatsu Massage.
The focus up to this point has been on Eastern medicine. However, there are a variety of Western techniques that can be as effective as those used in the East.
Massages can be used for much more than just pain disorders or muscle tension. Many techniques are extremely effective in healing depression, and even physical conditions like cancer.
Carotid sinus massage is used to diagnose carotid sinus syncope. Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the connective tissue or fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and muscles with the goal of eliminating pain and enhancing flexibility of body movements.
Trigger Point Therapy involves deactivating trigger points that may cause local pain or other unpleasant sensations in other body parts and headaches. Manual pressure, vibration, injection, or other treatment is applied to these points to relieve myofascial pain.
The Swedish massage has been proven to be especially helpful in alleviating joint stiffness and reducing the pain from osteoarthritis. Within the Swedish massage system, there are five specific techniques used, all which involve continuous and strong motions.
