Fight Stress But Also Promote Well Being By Means Of A Fun, Relaxing Hand Massage

Some may consider the practice of hand massage therapy as a new way to improve circulation and encourage your body to self-heal

. But hand massages have been used as far back as classic Chinese and ancient Egyptian times. Apart from our face, our hands are often the most noticed part of our body, which is why we care so much about how they look. You've probably met someone who looks very youthful in their face, while their hands reveal their true age ... another reason to care for them properly via regular hand massages.

The theory of hand massage - that every part of one's body can be mapped on a person's hand - came by way of a Korean doctor who specialized in acupuncture. The acupuncture method that he developed led to the discovery of today's traditional hand massage.

During a hand massage, endorphins are released into the system to balance our body and reduce stress. So, while a hand massage feels wonderful, it's also working its healing magic to:

Increase the circulation in your hands;

Revive your skin's elasticity;

Relieve stiffness and increase flexibility;

Mobilize your joints;

Strengthen the muscle tone in your hands;

Prevent RSI.

All the new technological advances of today like video games, cell phones and computers have drastically increased the need for hand massage therapy to fight against the strain put on our hands. The concept of hand massages are much like those of a foot massage - although not yet quite as popular - that certain areas of the hand affect various other parts of the body.

Anyone whose daily work involves the use of their hands, wrists and arms likely experiences pain and tension in their hands as a result of their work environment. For people who spend a lot of time typing on a computer keyboard, a hand massage is very beneficial in relieving the effect of excessive use of their hands and arms. The relief provided by a hand massage is immediate (usually within 5 - 10 minutes), thereby increasing its popularity for those seeking instantaneous results. It has become popular among all age groups including teens, children and adults.

If you're familiar with reflexology, you know that a hand massage can bring relief to the stress and tension found in various other parts of the body. As stated earlier, it has been found that different parts of the hand have "access" to other - often distant - parts of our body. So during a hand massage, the area receiving the pressure is certainly being targeted, but so are the other parts of the body that "link" to that area of the hand. A trained massage therapist can treat neck and head pain, arthritis and poor circulation by honing in on specific areas of the hand while administering a hand massage.

A hand massage - correctly administered - provides relief to various parts of our upper, middle and lower body. I combination hand massage can effectively used to address the effects of:

Symptoms associated with cold and flu;

Back pain;

Problems with our immune system;

Addiction and craving;

Sexual energy reflexes;

Mental stress and energy.

Though do-it-yourself hand massage is popular, having it done by a licensed massage therapist provides the maximum benefit. Nothing can compare to the hands of a professional.

by: John Barret

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