massage therapy modalities are as diverse in nature, like leaves on a tree to heal, and then very effectively to help naturally common and chronic diseases. In this article we will discuss some of the more common massage therapy modalities, stroke and certain general health benefits.

One of the most widely used forms of massage therapy is the Swedish massage. Most have learned to massage therapists and practice of this particular form of body work, and use four types of touch therapy: Effleurage, friction, and hitting Petrisage. This deep tissue movements are known to relax the body tissues, improve blood circulation and reduce stress.

Massage therapy is a promising reflexology. Reflexology is a foot-massage therapy on the theory of meridian-based therapy, whereby parts of the foot are believed to be another different body systems. The pressure will help to single points on the sole use in healing and in alleviating the burden. In addition to reflexology, there are a number of practitioners that the practice of the hand, ear and body, and reflexology.

Some popular Eastern Massage Therapy methods include Thai massage, acupressure / Shiatsu, Tuina and. Thai massage therapy is a modality that body on the yin and yang principle of recovery is based energy balance of the body, and is administered by muscle stretching movements. Acupressure (also called Shiatsu) is a clear massage therapy that facilitates finger on particular energy (meridians) along the body. This massage method is similar to acupuncture without needles, and is believed to be the harmony of chi (energy flow to restore) to the body, which in turn health and vitality. Tuina massage therapy is taught in many oriental medicine programs and is referred to as “Chinese medical massage.” In Tuina, touch different methods are used to Qi (Chi) and the internal organs and body systems in balance.

Myofascial release is a massage therapy, massage, and extends to the fibrous bands of connective tissue (fascia blends). Gently stretch the dough soft and fascia, myofascial release extended softened, and reorganized the fascia; treatment of a range of health conditions including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, sprains, rheumatoid arthritis, among others.

Finally, lymphatic drainage Massage Therapy is designed to reduce edema (swelling of the tissue by water accumulation in the tissue). Facilitate gentle massage along the body’s lymphatic system, lymphatic drainage (also known as manual lymph drainage, MLD) is in stimulating the immune system and improving circulation helpful. This special massage technique is beneficial for patients suffering from chronic diseases such as heart failure and cancer.

stay tuned for Massage Therapy Overview – Part II of this series of articles.

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Massage Therapy Overview – Part I
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