The Different Kinds Of Massage

After a particularly stressful day, a massage can feel like heaven

. You feel completely relaxed, rejuvenated, and pampered. If you've never had a massage before, you can feel awkward at first, but after 5 minutes, you'll think why you never thought of having a massage before. It's one of the best ways to spend some time on yourself, and if you want a little reward for a job well done, or a hard day's work. Depending on your preferences, there are several different kinds of massages that you can get. Make sure you consult your doctor beforehand, however, just in case.

The Swedish massage is probably the most popular kind of massage. Almost all spas and salons can do this. Oil or lotion is used to make the long smooth strokes glide over your skin and allows the therapists to knead out any stress or tension in your muscles. For first-timers, it's a good choice to initiate you into the world of massages.

Shiatsu is another popular kind of massage, but unlike Swedish massage, no oil or lotion is used. And instead of long sweeping strokes and circular motions, Shiatsu used the steady application of pressure using mostly the fingertips, and sometimes the palm. Pressure is applied to specific pressure points to balance the flow of energy in the body. This is a good option for people who don't like the feel of oil or lotion on their skin.

An Aromatherapy Massage is basically any kind of massage, usually Swedish or Shiatsu, with aromatherapy added into the mix. Specific oils are used for specific needs. You have the option of choosing scented or aromatherapy oils that have been made to energize, reduce stress, promote balance, etc. Ask your aromatherapy massage therapist for suggestions depending on what effects you're going for.

A Deep Tissue Massage is a massage designed to target deeper layers of muscle. This is great for people who experience a lot of chronic pain in certain areas of their body. Not for people who have low tolerance for pain as most people say they feel sore for a couple of days after one of these massages.

A Corporate Massage or an Office Massage is a kind of massage that focuses on the main stress points on a person's body: The back, neck, and shoulders. The massage last for approximately 10-15 minutes and is usually done on a massage chair on top of your clothes. Office massages during the workday has been proven to reduce stress in employees and improve productivity.

by: Johnathon F Black

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