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Superficial rub or massage is done by moving the hand so the skin surface is a soft caressing rubbing the surface of the skin trying to be in the same direction .. The rub is usually done with the palms of the hands or the pads of the fingers. The therapist s hands roam many times the localized area of ​​massage and gently raise when the end of the tour, to begin again at the starting point. Need to be applied this type of massage gently, not abruptly stop moving rub, trying to diminish the sense of beginning and end of motion, making it insensitive everything we can.

The main feature of this technique is to start gently massaging, to progressively use other techniques that surely could not be supported by the patient without the prior friction. It has, because of its softness and slightly sedative effect a slight effect of drainage in the upper layers of the skin.

In the lower limb begins this technique in the plantar surface, then the dorsal area of ​​the foot, which is followed by the ankles, the inside of the tibia and soleus, and climbed up to the root member, repeating the massage 2 or 3 times.

In the upper limb started by the palm of the hand, followed by fingers, one by one, then the thenar and hypothenar region, styloid process of radius and ulna and forearm. Found in the lower limb girdle and a number of sensitive points because they store fat.

Massage therapy and massage therapy are from the set of operations, usually performed without the aid of instruments, in part or whole organism, in order to mobilize tissues or segments of the members to cause changes in the body directly or indirectly to obtain therapeutic effects. Massage is an integral and important part in physiotherapy

The therapeutic effects of massage will depend on several aspects: the sensitivity of the subject receiving the massage, the region where it applies, the intensity, frequency and timing of this application and of course the time applied in the session.
We found two types of effects that occur in the application of massage: the direct and indirect costs. Direct effects are caused by the mechanical action of massage.

On the skin causes a stretch of the elastic fibers and increased sebum. All this helps to skin softness and elasticity, which invigorates and improves the nutritional status of it. On the tissue there is an increase in elasticity, in addition to stretching of the structures that shape can produce a detachment or release of the structures that are incurred and / or attached. The subcutaneous tissue increases your metabolism and circulation, which promotes a decrease in fatty tissue. The muscle, there is better nutrition and increased metabolism, which helps prevent lactic acid concentration and enhances muscle excitability, thus increasing the tone and muscle performance.

Similar to acupuncture, this type of massage therapy is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine because those who practice it believe that a person is not feeling well due to imbalances in the life force which flows through the meridians.

To fix this, the masseuse uses her fingers and palms, pressing energy pathways, called meridians to improve the vital energy.

Scientists have another explanation for this, saying that Shiatsu calms an overactive sympathetic nervous system. In doing so, helps improve blood circulation, relieve stiffness of muscles and relieves stress.

Shiatsu To be effective, the massage therapist who performs, you have to put pressure on a continuous rhythmic sequence. Unlike other types of massage therapy, the pressure feels more localized some points for best results. If at any time you feel pain, you should tell the therapist to adjust pressure and that is comfortable for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Self-Massage Recommendations
* We must start with the left side, it is the magnetic pole and the recipient’s body that conveys encouragement and stimulus to the organs that are targeted.
* It is important to try to relax.
* Make massage slowly and gently.
* Connect to the point three fingers below the navel, and work from there without force.
* The rotation is always counter-clockwise then clockwise and vice versa.
* When they are soft points, breathe deeply and continue the massage as you exhale.
* It is advisable to imagine the tension and dissolve the blockage, visualizing a bright light through the entire body Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Massage therapy

Massage is one of the oldest forms of treatment as a means to restore health. Health or well-being means to balance our vital energy, cultivate self-healing powers and their beliefs.

We are accustomed to paying attention to all external stimuli, but how long we take to reflect on ourselves, our bodies, our feelings, needs and desires? Massage therapy is one of the oldest and most important to renew contact with the art ourselves. This affects all levels of our existence and respect him as a sacred entity and smooth. Direct contact with our body to communicate with the physical-organic-bone, muscle, psychological, emotional, energetic, spiritual and social.

For its part, the body is an electromagnetic field so that our hands are electric poles. Through the power of human touch can be a new experience and “energetic” balance, which pervades all levels.

By giving and receiving massages we become more aware of this and the level of vital energy in it. This vital energy is the product of breathing and eating, is the root of life, birth, growth and change. This is also called qi or chi. The ki activate all body processes, such as the circulation of blood and other fluids, which helps to distribute in the skin, joints, muscles and organs. Read the rest of this entry »