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There are four basic massage techniques are used depending on the area: percussion, kneading, friction and pressure.

The percussion technique involves applying short, gentle strokes to stimulate the muscles. It is highly recommended when the subject performs a sedentary job or does not perform any physical activity regularly. Although work and domestic obligations do not always allow the body to exercise, an effort is necessary because otherwise dormant muscles becoming harder and more flexible. Through quick slap and shock to the edge of the hand blood vessels dilate and cardiovascular tone is restored.

The technique of mixing is exactly as its name suggests. It involves using the fingertips to exert some pressure. This will warm the muscles, which is the correct way to begin and end a massage.

As for friction, is to rub with outstretched hands massaging the area you want. First you use a hand and then the other, always exert some pressure.

Finally we have the pressure technique, which is very beneficial when the pain is located in a particular area and requires quick relief. The right way is to use the fingertips and rely on the thumb to get a little harder. Another option is to use the knuckles. The pressure can be exerted in the form of kneading, or muscle pain holding five to ten seconds before releasing.

Body massage techniques are, like martial arts, numerous. There are different types of massage, which is often ascribed to a philosophy, a medical system or specific goals, such as might be the case for relieving massage or massage reducers, for example. Massage classes can be distinguished from each other, as we noted in that day.

The body massages are different from each other after the manner of handling, the use of pressure points, massage and objectives of other factors. Some are rather massage therapy, while others are relaxing massages. Anyway, all body massage techniques aimed to make us feel good to work with our body.

Reflexology. Probably one of the most popular styles of massage, which consists of massage, tapping and pressing specific parts of our body such as hands, feet or ears. Its application in specific areas can reach remote regions within our body. It is a relaxing massage that you can apply yourself.

Thai Massage. This massage quite escapes the concept of massage that we Westerners, but its popularity is proof of its success and effectiveness in engaging in their treatments. Thai massage works with joints, and stretching them by forcing them to stimulate muscle tissue through the compilation of several physiotherapy techniques. Read the rest of this entry »