MamasHealth.com Home Massage Information Acupressure Acupuncture Aston-Patterning Deep tissue massage Massage Massage chairs Massage healing Massage machines Massage sticks Myotherapy Reflexology Reiki Shiatsu Sports massage Steam rooms Swedish massage Trigger point therapy Watsu Great Quality Massage Chairs Email Mama Panasonic 1273 Chair Panasonic EP30005 Chair PHP-2022 Massage Chair PHP-2030 Massage Chair Panasonic Massage Chair Premier Massage Chair Foot Massager iJoy Foot Massager Kneading Foot Massager	What is a Massage? A massage is the treatment of superficial parts of the body by rubbing, stroking, kneading, or slapping. Massages are usually performed to relieve muscle stiffness, spasms, or cramps and to relieve anxiety, stress, and tension. Massage may also help improve or protect your memory. There are many different types of massages. The types of massages are generalized to their origin (eastern and western). Some of the most common Eastern types of massage are: Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Polarity. Eastern types of massages involve an understanding of the body's energy. Some of the common Western types of massage are: Swedish, Escalen, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trager, Myofascial Release, and Connective Tissue Therapy. Western types are based in an anatomical understanding of our body. Each person responds differently to massage and there isn't just one style which is best for all. How Does Massage Work? Basic Massage techniques such as stroking, kneading, and rubbing stimulate physical and emotional healing. They stimulate physical and emotional healing by: Physical therapy on the part of the body that is being massaged. Stimulation of the lymphatic system. (The lymphatic system carries waste products out of your body and defends your body against infection).	Featured Book Win a Burke Williams Spa Package
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