Massage TherapyMassage involves the manipulation, rubbing, and kneading of the body's muscle and soft tissue. Massage is recommended by some health care professionals as a complementary therapy, but it is important to make sure that your therapist is properly qualified. There are many different types of massage, such as aromatherapy massage and therapeutic massage to promote general health and well-being and enhance self-  esteem. Then there is reflexology, remedial massage and sports massage that have a more specific purpose. Different techniques are used in all of these and while therapists primarily use their hands, they may also use their forearms, elbows, or feet. Touch is the essence of massage and therapists learn specific techniques and use their sense of touch to determine the right amount of pressure to apply to each person and locate areas of tension and other soft-tissue problems.
The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. Massage is also known to relax muscles and help with minor sports injuries as well as back pain, headaches, joint pain and stiffness and even some forms of chronic pain. It is also possible to do self massage, especially to the head, face, jaw, neck, shoulders and feet, concentrating on acupressure points. It is even possible to give yourself an acupressure facelift. For more detailed information about massage and the different types available please visit any of the websites below. Holistic Online - great site with detailed information Massage Therapy UK - descriptions, advice and guidelines Internet Health Library - health problems helped by massage Massage Free - great site explaining how to do massage 101 Lifestyle - benefits, effects and types of massage Pure Massage - massage techniques, massage tips, aromatherapy, aromatics Massage Therapy Guide - Information about all massage related topics. Massage Royal -
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around the body. Regular massage sessions give an excellent feel good factor as they are relaxing and de-stressing as well as being re-energising and stimulating, therefore can help prevent the build up of tension , anxiety and stress.