Sports massage focuses on the individual need of the athlete and is used before, during, and after athletic events. The purpose of sports massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance. It alleviates muscle stress and tension, relieves swelling, drains away fatigue, promotes flexibility and prevents injury....
A massage after vigorous exercise unquestionably feels good, and it seems to reduce pain and help muscles recover. Many people both athletes and health professionals – have long contended it eases inflammation, improves blood flow and reduces muscle tightness. But until now no one has understood why massage has...
There is an extensive variety of anti aging products available in the market nowadays. There are products catering to all skin types and targeting specific skin problems. But how do you choose an anti aging product that’s best for you? When it comes to efficient skin care...
Try these five self-massage techniques to beat neck and back pain. Soothe: Back of the neck pain Twist two or three scarves into a thick braid-like shape, suggests holistic psychotherapist Patty Schein.Stretch the braided scarves and place them behind your neck, holding one end in each hand. Slowly...
For most of the world, the transition from summer to fall and fall to winter never is easy. You still crave those warm summer nights and the idea of seeing a temperature below your age is frightening. The West Coast doesn’t have to worry about cold nights spent...
Few sensual experiences rival a full-body massage for pleasure and stress relief — at least among those things you can talk about in front of the children at the dinner table. Word on the health benefits of massage therapy for stress relief has spread. In 2006, 39 million Americans — one in...
A body polish is a popularbody treatment that exfoliatesand hydrates your skin, leaving it smooth and soft. A body polish is primarily a treatment for the skin — sort of like a facial for the body. It should not be confused with a massage, A body polish can...
Massage causes physiological changes in your body through: The relaxation response, which is an involuntary, yet predictable response of the nervous system to massage techniques and touch Mechanical responses, which are physical effects that occur in the body when pressure is applied to the soft tissues Together, these responses...
Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts immune function in women with breast cancer, improves symptoms in children with asthma, and increases grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Giving massages to the littlest patients, premature babies, helped in the crucial...
