One of the more known types of massage is the Swedish massage. This traditional massage technique is particularly good for tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and back. The technique uses kneading en stroking to stretch the muscles and make sure blood circulation in the muscle is restored. Swedish massage uses stroking to warm up the body at the start of the massage. When the body is warmed up and the mind is relaxed the masseuse continues kneading and stroking to localize the problem areas. Using deep tissue massage techniques, friction lifting muscles slightly, vibration and kneading in different ways the massage tries to ease muscles and smooth out muscles that are tense or have knots. The massage technique tries to push blood into the muscle to ease it and protect against injury. Whilst doing that the technique triggers the lymphatic drainage system which makes toxins produced in our bodies to be processed quicker. After a Swedish massage done by a professional masseuse the body feels revived, knots and aches in muscles have disappeared or at least have improved and the client experiences an overall healthy...
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Let PMS disappear Although research is not yet widespread, there have been only findings that claim that massages the terrible PMS symptoms can tie the belt. So say goodbye to that bloated feeling and mood wings. Fights pain Especially with back and muscle massage would be ideal analgesics. A study from 2011 showed that pain patients who were massaged themselves felt much better and so is better functioned. “We found that massage is as effective as pain relievers, acupuncture, exercises and yoga,” says Dan Cherkin, lead researcher. Promotes sleep Ever fallen asleep on a massage? Then nobody has to convince you that this relaxing activity can promote sleep. Several studies have already established and the link due to the effect of massage on delta waves. These brain waves are in fact associated with deep sleep. Boost your immune system Several studies (although small) massages have been linked to a better functioning immune system. In 2010 for example, scientists discovered that massage would increase the number of white blood cells. More ‘manpower’ is for our internal disease fighters. So gentlemen, no reason to protest. Who also no inspiration for Valentine’s Day and would like a healthy, rested, pain-free and PMS women want: massaging the message! So go get those wonderful massage but already...
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