What are massages for?

 Massage is a great tool for relaxation, pain relief, easing muscle tension and more.

What is a massage therapy?

It is performed by a licensed massage therapist. A massage involves using different pressures, movements and techniques to manipulate muscles and other soft tissues in the body. Its goal is slowing down your nervous system, massage therapy can be used to release stress and tension, provide relief from symptoms, heal injuries and support wellness.

Types of massage therapy

  1. Swedish massage: A swedish massage is the classic go-to for major relaxation. It is a typical full body massage that uses a gentle touch. It's a good pick for people new to massages. It can help calm your nervous system. Swedish massage is also a good avenue for encouraging a relaxed emotional state of mind which can directly impact your muscles.
  2. Sports massage: Sports massages are similar to deep-tissue massages, but they zero in on the muscles that take a beating when you play sports or do another repetitive physical activity. Athletes and dancers use their bodies differently than an average person. A massage therapist with experience in sports massage can get in there to break up muscle tightness and address sports injuries.
  3. Prenatal massage: Prenatal massages are great for helping moms to be relax and can help adress the aches and pains of growing a baby. This also benefits the baby.
  4. Deep-tissue massage: Your muscles can get tight from repeated use-even from something less active like sitting, driving or hunching over your laptop. It gets into your muscles and tendons to release that tightness. It's good for people with injuries, general muscle tightness and chronic muscle pain.
  5. Trigger point massage: A knot in your neck or a tight spot in your back is known as a trigger point. A trigger point is a muscle spasm or tight spot in the tissue. In a trigger-point massage the massage therapist uses focused and direct pressure to target those spots. This increases blood flow to the areas, helping them release. This type of massage can also be helpful for people with a chronic pain.

Links:

https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-massage#swedish

https://www.thegoodbody.com/benefits-of-massage/

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-massage

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