Choosing the right massage can be overwhelming, as each massage uses different healing approaches. Usually, the massage therapist will help you to select the right massage depending on your requirement. Here are a few options and benefits depending on the massage.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage uses a combination of special techniques that target lower layers of muscle tissue. Deep tissue massage is used to break up scar tissue or adhesions that can cause pain, limited range of motion, and inflammation.
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Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is generally used for relaxation, relieving muscle tension, and also helps to break down scar tissue. In this type of massage, muscles are rubbed with long gliding strokes in the direction of blood returning to the heart.
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Hot Stone Massage
A hot stone massage is a type of massage therapy. It’s used to help you relax and ease tense muscles and damaged soft tissues throughout your body. During a hot stone massage, smooth, flat, heated stones are placed on specific parts of your body. The stones are usually made of basalt, a type of volcanic rock that retains heat. According to the University of New Hampshire Health Services, hot massage stones are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees.
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Trigger Point Massage
A Trigger point is a knot (tight area within the muscle) which causes pain in other parts of the body. Trigger point massage is designed to work on the source of the pain and improving the overall condition.
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