MASSAGES, THEIR TYPES, AND THEIR IMPORTANCE IN OUR HEALTH.
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WHAT IS A MASSAGE?
IS THIS A NEW THERAPY, OR IT HAS BEEN FOR A WHILE?
In Egypt, the priests treated the body and the mind; the papyri and the hieroglyphs show manipulation techniques and massages.
which were applied along with other therapeutic measures. The word massage can be derived from:
- Any Arabic word MASS which means to touch gently, rub gently.
- In Greek MASSEIN, which means to knead, rub.
- In Hebrew MASHIACH, which meaning is to feel, feel and in.
- French MASSER, which means to knead, give a massage.
In different languages, its meanings do not differ much. For thousands of years, it has been associated with “magical” healing properties through maneuvers applied by a therapist on the patient.
SO, WHAT DO MASSAGES DO?
ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF MASSAGES? LET’S TALK ABOUT THEM.
RELAXING MASSAGES:
This type of massage relieves accumulated stress and tension after a hard day at work. It is applied to the entire body, emphasising the back and the lower part of the neck gradually, with slow and long movements, but with a firm and progressive pressure.
DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE:
With slow movements and friction, this type is often used in medical or athletic centers. It involves a deeper intensity than a regular massage in order to eliminate toxins, increase range of motion and reduce muscle tension. However, this massage can cause pain for a while.
SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPY:
NOW THAT YOU KNOW ABOUT MASSAGES, WHAT’S NEXT?
Massage therapy provides many benefits both in our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual body.
Learning about the different types is essential to choose the technique that best suits your body and be able to enjoy its benefits 100%. To learn more about massages and discover information about other therapies, we suggest you read the following articles. Pranayama and the importance of breathing exercises. Meditation: What is it, and how it can highlight the body.
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