subject: Rejuvenate Yourself But Also Let Go By Means Of A Soothing Hand Massage [print this page] 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.
In today's world, the popularity of hand massage therapy has increased to combat the stress and strain placed on our hands by all the new hand-intensive activities such as texting, video gaming, computer keyboards, etc. Although traditionally less popular than foot massages, hand massage therapy is built on similar theories and techniques to provide some proven benefits of its own.
If you use your hands a lot during any given day - and most of us do in our workplace - you probably experience the tension and pain associated with your work. If you spend a majority of your day typing - for example - a hand massage can relieve the effects brought on by excessive use of a computer keyboard. In just 5 - 10 minutes, one can experience much-needed relief; this benefit only compounds the popularity of hand massage therapy among people of all ages.
If you are familiar with the term "reflexology", you know that all the points in our body are connected to various internal organs and other parts of our body. A hand massage, therefore, not only relieves ailments our our arms and hands, but those associated with poor blood circulation, pressure in the neck/head and arthritis. Each area of the body is thought to have "access" through different regions found in our hands and feet. Hand massage therapy - offered by many massage therapists and spas - defines specific zones, pressure points and energy centers located on the palm and back of your hands and targets those areas to provide relief to different organs and functions of the body.
Below are just a few of the health issues that can be treated by hand massage therapy:
*Symptoms associated with cold and flu;
*Back pain;
*Problems with our immune system;
*Addiction and craving;
*Sexual energy reflexes;
*Mental stress and energy.
As stated earlier, the benefits described here are only possible if your hand massage is given by a trained massage therapist. Beware of the claims made by DIY at-home massage equipment - while they may make your hands feel better for the moment, they are not designed to target the various areas of the hand to heal your body and relieve your pain.
