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Against stress and tension These are suitable massages
There are many massages. Most are suitable for relaxation and stress relief. Some are also there to solve pain and tension. But beware: Not every massage is suitable for every illness or relaxation variant. Here is a small overview to be given.
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- Swedish massage
- oil massage
- Chocolate Massage
- Cold stone massage
- Hot stone massage
- Lomi Lomi massage
- Foot Reflexology
Mostly the light is muted in massage facilities. The body lies on a professional massage table. The towels are preheated, hands of experienced therapists relieve tension and contribute to stress relief. That's the way it should be. The positive qualities of a massage are enormous. Thus, on the one hand, the circulation of locally treated body parts is promoted. This improves, inter alia, the cell metabolism in the tissue. The connective tissue and the skin are relaxed. The blood pressure drops and the pulse rate gets lower. As a result, we reduce stress and relax mentally as well as physically. By relieving tension, patients experience pain relief. The autonomic nervous system as well as reflex arches are positively influenced. Adhesions and scars dissolve.
Swedish massage
Most people know the classic medical massage. In spa salons are mostly called "Swedish massage. Targeted grips, kneading and brushing relieve pain. But beware: Such massages are always in the hands of trained masseurs. "You can agree with him, if you prefer a strong or lighter massage," says beautician Angelika Baur-Schermbach, owner of a day spa in Munich, compared to "world". If the massage causes pain, the person should immediately notify. Under no circumstances should one simply endure the pain. Because that often leads to further tension and even more pain. It makes sense to inform the therapist if individual sections are to be treated more intensively. However: "Anyone who has or has had problems with the intervertebral disc should not book a massage," warns Frank Quast from the Verband Physikalische Therapie in Hamburg. Because "the problems could be so aggravated," says Sven Teurich, a massage therapist from Hanover. Also already overcome complaints can reappear. For this reason, patients with a herniated disc should first consult with their orthopedist.
A hot stone massage has some important aspects to consider. Image: V & P Photo Studio - fotolia oil massage
A classic massage can also be supplemented with aromatic oil. This scented oils are used. These have a calming and stimulating effect. Anyone who gets itchy skin should first inform the therapist. Then it is possible to take a so-called hyperallergenic oil.
Chocolate Massage
Especially women love the chocolate massage. The "Hot Chocolate Massage" is a mix of shea butter, cocoa butter and chocolate. This creates a charming fragrance. The chocolate cream is spread gently and with long movements on the back. The massagers not only experience a "deep relaxation", but the skin is literally tenderly pampered. This is mainly about mental relaxation and less about loosening tension, "says Teurich.
Cold stone massage
In order to relieve back pain, there are many fields of application in natural medicine. One of them is the so-called "cold stone massage". This form of therapy has a relaxing and vitalizing effect. Dr. med. Linda Tan Specialist in General Medicine and Naturopathy: "This massage has a relaxing and revitalizing effect, it can be applied to the whole body." The treatment is primarily used for swollen legs, back pain and lymphatic congestion. By the form of the treatment, a relief of the symptoms is achieved. "Anyone can use the Cold Stone Massage - it does not need any specialists" Tan. The Cold Stone Massage is often used as a supplement to the hot version of the "Hot Stone Massage". The stones are cooled down to minus 10 degrees before treatment in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. Marble stones are best because these stones are the best at storing the coolness.
The stones should be up to 3 cm in diameter and lie flat on the skin. During the massage, the chilled stones are only briefly applied to the affected areas of the body or used directly during a massage. Heat-cold stimuli generate tensions which the body balances again. This will release tension. Another positive feature is that the metabolism is stimulated and the vessels are trained.
Hot stone massage
The hot variant is called "Hot Stone Massage". Here lava stones are heated because they can store the heat for a very long time. The massager lies down on the hot stones and turns on his stomach. The stones are placed on the palms and soles of the feet because the nerve endings converge there. Now massaged with the stones. The massage goes "deep into the tissue". The stones are then placed along the spine. If you have a thin or poorly perfused skin, you should not do a hot stone massage. However, good practitioners ask beforehand if this is the case.
"Cold and warmth stimuli belong to naturopathy and make sense", reports Lutz Hertel from the German Wellness Association in Düsseldorf opposite "Welt". "But it is not checked before a hot stone massage, whether a person just better respond to cold or heat." So there are so-called "thermo types". These people are more in need of heat. Others are more responsive to cold. "There is still too little known how heat and cold have effects." Patients with high blood pressure or those with low blood pressure should choose a different massage, according to the expert.
Lomi Lomi massage
A very sensual and extraordinary massage experience is the Lomi Lomi application. She comes from the Hawaiian naturopathy. It is more spiritual and aims to harmonize the body, the soul and the mind. However, blockages are indeed solved, Teurich says. The masseur moves to traditional Hawaiian music around the customer. With soft strokes and gentle grips not only the hands but elbow, arm and feet are used. "It is also painted over the breasts and touched between the legs on the inner thighs," explains the beautician. "It is quite intimate, but not sexual at all." However, one should be aware of this fact in advance, because otherwise you can not drop.
A foot reflexology massage affects the entire body. (Image: vladimirfloyd-fotolia) Foot Reflexology
The foot massage is not for everyone. Again, the massagers must be able to drop. However, a foot reflexology massage may only be performed by well-trained doctors or alternative practitioners. A targeted pressure on the foot affects the whole organism. A pressure massage of the foot reflex zone points should provide relief for many organic complaints. While the foot reflexology massage is controversial among conventional medicine, the procedure in natural medicine has long been introduced. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, people in the US and Europe have been using the acupressure-like technique, which is probably based on ancient Indian knowledge.
It is important for all massages that the treated previously ask for the training of the practitioner. Because with all massages many mistakes can happen. (Sb)