Massage Techniques
Massage Techniques refer to the manipulation of your soft tissue. Massaging techniques can be used with fingers, hands, elbows or knees. Massage is used to treat pain or stress in the body. A
person who has been professionally certified to give massages in Europe is known as a Masseur (male), or Masseuse.
Acupressure
Acupressure Massage Techniques is similar to acupuncture in principle. It’s based on the idea of life energy flowing through the body’s “meridians”. To clear blockages in the meridians, acupuncture points are treated with physical pressure. You can apply pressure with fingers, hands, elbows, toes or other devices.
Although some medical studies suggest that acupressure might be effective in managing nausea and vomiting, as well as helping to lower back pain, tension headaches, and stomach aches, there is a high chance of bias.
Aquatic bodywork
Aquatic bodywork includes a variety of bodywork and massage forms that are performed in water. Aquatic Craniosacral therapy, Aquatic Myofascial release Therapy, and other land-based bodywork forms can be performed in water. You can also find forms that are specific to warm water pools, such as Aquatic Integration, Dolphin Dance and Healing Dance, Jahara technique WaterDance, Watsu, WaterDance, Watsu, etc.
Ashiatsu
The practitioner of ashiatsu uses their feet to provide treatment. Named after the Japanese word ashi (for foot) and atsu (for pressure), ashiatsu means “pressure”. This technique uses the arch, sesamoid and heel of the foot. It offers greater compression, tension and shear forces than an elbow and is great for large muscles such as the thigh or long-duration upper trapezius compresses. Keralite, Barefoot Lomilomi and Chavutti Thirumal are other manual therapies that use the feet to treat conditions.
Ayurvedic massage
In Sanskrit, Ayurvedic Massage Techniques are called Abhyangam. According to Ayurvedic Classics Abhayngam (or Daily Regimen) is important for healthy living. Ayurvedic Massage uses a massage technique to stimulate the lymphatic system. Regular Ayurvedic massage is said to provide pain relief, reduced fatigue, increased immunity system and longer life expectancy.
Burmese Massage
Traditional Burmese Foot Massage at Sapel, Yangon
Burmese massage is known in Myanmar as Yoe Yar Nal Chin. It means “traditional massage”. The ancient roots of Burmese massage are Indian, Thai and Chinese medicine. Burmese massage includes Thanaka, which is a local natural ingredient that helps prevent sunburn and promotes smooth skin.
Burmese massage, a full-body massage technique, is used to treat all parts of the body. It draws on reflexology, acupuncture and kneading. Signature massage strokes include acupressure with the elbows, gentle knocking at acupressure points and slow kneading to loosen tight muscles. This massage promotes better skin quality and blood circulation.
Bio-mechanical stimulation (BMS), massage
Bio-mechanical stimulation (BMS), is a general term for localised biomechanical oscillation techniques. This involves stimulating local muscle groups directly or through the associated tendons using special hand-held mechanical vibration devices. You can find biomechanical oscillation therapy in many areas, including fitness, rehabilitation, medicine and prevention. It is used to enhance muscle performance and improve coordination and balance. It is used to incite reciprocal inhibition within the muscle and skeletal systems. This stimulation has been shown to have beneficial effects. A study by TUV-Sud, commissioned by BKK Gesundheit, proved that the BMS Matrix therapy is effective.
Biodynamic massage
Gerda Boyesen created Biodynamic Massage as part of Biodynamic Psychology. This massage combines hands-on and energy work. It also uses a stethoscope for hearing the peristalsis.
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral Therapy (CST), a pseudoscience, aims to increase fluid movement and cranial bones motion through light touch to the skull and face.
Massages for pleasure
This is a type of massage done in an erotic manner using massage techniques on the erogenous areas of another person to increase or enhance their sexual excitation and arousal, and to have an orgasm.
It was once used to treat “female hyperthyroidism” and “womb disease”
Lomilomi and Oceania’s indigenous massage
Lomilomi, the Hawaiian traditional massage, is known as Lomilomi. It is an indigenous practice that varies from one island to another. Massage in Samoa or East Futuna is also known as lomilomi. It is also called lolomi in Samoa and milimili. It is also known in East Futuna as milimili, fakasolosolo and amoamo. It is also called romiromi or mirimiri by the Maori. Tonga massage can be described as fotofota or tolotolo. It is called rumirumi in Tahiti. Nanumea, Tuvalu, is the home of massage. Pressure application is called kukumi and heat application, tutu. It has been reported that massage is also used in Tikopia, the Solomon Islands, Rarotonga and Pukapuka, Western Samoa.
Lymphatic drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage can be used to stimulate and gently massage the lymphatic system to reduce local swelling. The lymphatic system is made up of slow-moving vessels that carry cellular waste to the liver. These cells must be filtered and eliminated. Lymph also contains lymphocytes and other immune system agents. Manual lymphatic drainage is claimed to improve immune function and waste removal.
Massage Therapy for medical purposes
The term “medical massage” is controversial in the massage industry. It is used to refer to a particular technique. It can also be used to describe a specific type of massage therapy.
Decongestive therapy for lymphedema can be combined with breast cancer treatment. Massage is used in the medical sector. Light massage can also be used for pain management and palliative treatment. Carotid Sinus massage can be used to diagnose carotid syncope. It is also useful in distinguishing supraventricular tachycardia from ventricular. Like the Valsalva maneuver it is a treatment for SVT. It is not as effective as SVT management with medication.
In 2004, a systematic review concluded that massage therapy had single-application effects on state anxiety, blood pressure, heart rate, and mood. However, it did not reduce negative mood, cortisol levels, delayed assessment of pain, or stress hormones. It also showed improvements in anxiety and depression comparable to psychotherapy. In 2008, a systematic review was published that found little support for massage therapy as a treatment for depression in high quality controlled trials.
Myofascial release
Myofascial Release is a manual massage technique that purports to relieve adheded fascia and muscles. It also aims to increase range of motion and reduce pain. Myofascial releases involve applying shear compression, tension in different directions, and cross-fiber friction.
Reflexology
Reflexology is also known as “zone therapy” and is an alternative form of medicine that involves applying pressure to the feet and hands using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. It does not use oil or lotion. The pseudoscientific system of reflex zones and zones that reflect the body’s image on the feet and hands is the basis of this therapy. It also claims to effect a physical change in the body.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu (Zhi Ya) (shi meaning finger, atsu meaning pressure), is an alternative medicine that uses the fingers, palm pressure, stretches and other massage techniques. No evidence is available to support the claim that shiatsu can be used as a treatment for any medical condition.
Massage for sports
Massage Techniques for Sport refers to the application of massage therapy techniques in a sporting context. It is used to speed up recovery, increase performance, and decrease the chance of injury. It uses techniques that stimulate blood flow and lymph. Sport massage can be delivered either before or after exercise, depending on the individual’s preferences and goals.
A hot stone massage
A massage trainer teaches students how to massage (Leipzig in the German Democratic Republic).
Structural Integration
Structural Integration is a method that helps to unravel the strain patterns within the body’s myofascial systems. It restores it to its natural alignment, length, balance, and ease. It involves hands-on manipulation and movement re-education. The International Association of Structural Integration recognizes approximately 15 schools of Structural Integration. These include the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute, Hellerwork and Guild for Structural Integration. Soma is one example.
Swedish massage
Swedish massage techniques is the most popular type of massage. Swedish massage techniques can be light or vigorous. There are five types of Swedish massage strokes. Five basic strokes of Swedish massage are effleurage (sliding, gliding), petrissage or kneading), tapping (rhythmic tapping), friction [cross fiber or with fibers], and vibration/shaking
Per Henrik Ling is sometimes incorrectly credited with the development of Swedish massage. Johann Georg Mezger, a Dutch practitioner, used the French terms to identify the basic strokes. In reality, the term “Swedish Massage” is only used in English- and Dutch speaking countries and in Hungary. The style is also known as “classic” massage.
Studies have shown that Swedish massage has a positive effect on osteoarthritis patients.
Thai massage
Traditional Thai massage therapy is also known as Nuat Phaen Boran in Thailand, which means “ancient/traditional” massage. It’s based on both Indian and Chinese traditions.
Thai massage is a combination of both physical and emotional aspects. This full-body massage begins at the feet and moves up to the energy lines. It focuses on the sen, or energy lines of the body. The goal is to clear blockages and stimulate blood flow and lymph. This massage draws from yoga, acupressure, and reflexology.
Thai Massage is a very popular form of massage therapy. It is used to treat conditions like fatigue and musculoskeletal pain. Thai Massage uses a variety of stretching movements to improve flexibility and joint movement, as well as improve blood circulation. One study found that Thai Massage was comparable to ibuprofen when it comes to reducing the pain from osteoarthritis (OA).
Traditional Chinese massage
An Mo (An Mo, pressing and rubbing massage) and Qigong Massage are two of the most popular forms of Chinese Medicine Massage. They are also known as An Mo (An Mo, pressing and rubbing massage), and they are the basis of Japan’s Anma. There are four categories: Pu Tong An Mo, Tui Na An Mo, Tui Na and Gripping Massages, Dian Xue An Mo Cavity Pressing Massages and Qi An Mo Energy Massages. Tui Na (Tui Na) is focused on pushing, stretching and kneading the muscles. Zhi Ya, (Zhi Ya) focuses more on pressing and pinching at acupressure points. You can also use vibration and friction.
Trigger point therapy
This is sometimes confused with pressure point massage. It involves activating trigger points that can cause pain in the local area or refer pain to other areas of the body, such as headaches. To relieve myofascial pain, these points are treated with manual pressure, vibration, injection or any other treatment. Janet G. Travell, President Kennedy’s physician, and David Simons were the first to map trigger points. Trigger points were photographed and measured electrically. In 2007, a paper presented images of Trigger Points using MRI. These points are related to dysfunction at the myoneural junction (also known as neuromuscular junction (NMJ) in muscle. This technique is therefore different from reflexology and pressure point massage.
Tui na
Tui na, a Chinese manual therapy massage technique, uses many strokes to increase the flow of chi through meridians.
Turkish bath massage
Traditional Turkish baths massage techniques include not only vigorous muscle kneading but also joint cracking. An 18th century traveler said that this is what massage does.
One of the attendants starts to press the tops and shoulders of the arms, and then the entire body. He will do this gently at first, then gradually increase the pressure until he can handle it fairly well, but not with pain. The process is repeated several times until the skin becomes soft. With a dexterous, quick jerk, the attendant grabs the bather’s fingers and makes each joint crack. After that, he lies flat on his back and brings the arms across his breast. The shoulder joints will crack in the same way.
Alexander Russell, The Natural History of Aleppo (1756).
Watsu
Watsu, developed by Harold Dull at Harbin Hot Springs, California, is a type of aquatic bodywork performed in near-body-temperature water, and characterized by continuous support by the practitioner and gentle movement, including rocking, stretching of limbs, and massage. This technique combines hydrotherapy floating, immersion and shiatsu with other massage techniques. Watsu can be used for deep relaxation or other therapeutic purposes. Waterdance, Healing Dance and Jahara are all related forms.