Massage is a well-known, and effective means of stress relief. There are several kinds of massages available, each having different benefits. Deep tissue massage is an option that many people have heard of. It involves manipulation of the muscles in a way that can increase the range of motion of mus[...]
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January 27th, 2010 - 7:36 pm § in Types of Massage Therapy
What is a Sports Massage
This type of massage incorporates a variety of techniques geared towards the maintenance of athletes and individuals with a physically demanding work or lifestyle. Goals are to relieve pain, tension and myofascial adhesions, and to increase range of motion and muscle balance. This is key in helping [...]
January 14th, 2010 - 7:11 pm § in Types of Massage Therapy
What is a Shiatsu Massage
Shiatsu, a Japanese word made up of two words, “shi” = finger and “atsu” = pressure, literally means “cure with the touch of fingers”. Shiatsu is a Japanese by-product of Traditional Chinese Medicine used for thousands of years to promote health and longevity. It [...]
