More About Advanced Massage Techniques

By Imelda Reid


Everybody has different personal needs when it comes to getting a kneading. Some of them need to just relax while there are others who get this service for health services. Regardless of the reason why a person is getting a massage, the masseuse must use advanced massage techniques that will give the client the comfort they need. The following are some of the techniques that can be used to achieve this.

The Swedish massage is one of the well-known approaches in this art. It is technique that almost all masseuses use. In this technique, the masseuse applies some long gliding strokes in addition to some small friction motions. The kneading is usually done to influence the joints so as to reduce muscle fatigue and in the end induce relaxation.

Deep connective tissue approach commonly known as DCT is a method that is a little bit more advanced than Swedish kneading. The technique mainly aims to manipulate all the fascia layers that separate and also support the muscles. The approach extends and relaxes the muscles by the use of deep and long strokes. The strokes bring the body back to its natural arrangement making the client relaxed.

Another approach commonly used in this art is the neuromuscular therapy and it is used to reduce pain. The approach uses a lot of pressure which is applied on the nerves so as to interrupt the pain signals before they reach the spinal cord. This helps to relieve pain on the client. The pressure also removes any toxic irritants that may be accumulated in the receptors of the nerves.

Myofascial release is a different approach in massaging that is used when dealing with soft tissue problems. In this technique, the masseuse applies gentle patterns of strain that help to restore the body back to its normal functioning. The gentle pressure is normally applied in one particular direction to the point that the objectives are attained.

Sports reflexology is technique applied on athletic participants. It is usually important for them to undergo this therapy to prepare their bodies for the forthcoming activities so that they do not get injured. There is pre-massage and post-massage to make sure the bodies maintain their optimum conditions. With this therapy, their bodies will also be able to recover faster from the heavy exercise.

Active release technique is a state of the art soft tissue approach in massaging that helps to treat illnesses related to muscles, fascia, tendons, nerves and also ligaments. Most of these problems are usually bought about by the overuse of muscles thus they can be treated by this technique of massaging. This technique can also treat people with frequent headaches, back pains and knee problems among many other conditions.

It is not all masseuses that have the complete information on this activity. The client must therefore ensure they hire a certified masseuse who has studied that course and is also licensed to practice. Whether the kneading is done for health purpose or not, the wrong masseuse can lead to a lot of complications to the body.




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