Deep Tissue Massage and Asian Bodywork

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Deep Tissue Massage

… is known to heal the deeper muscle layers and the connective tissues. Slow strokes are used across the muscles. The strategy is also referred to as the friction technique. This kind of massage is employed on people who experience painful or chronically tight muscles, repetitive muscle strain, problems with their posture, and to help those who are recuperating from serious injuries.

Next, there is a Japanese massage therapy called Shiatsu. This therapy utilizes localized finger pressure following a rhythmic sequence, similar to what is done in acupuncture. The points are held for between 2 to 8 seconds, because the massage is meant to enhance energy flow within the body.

Continuing in Asia, Thai massage actually resembles Shiatsu the way that it re-aligns the energy in the body by applying gentle pressure on key points. Stretches and compressions are performed as different postures are followed.

Have you ever tried one of these techniques? How did it work for you?

To be continued…