What is massage therapy?
Massage therapy falls within the integrative treatments that are conducted by a certified medical specialist called a massage therapist, and this treatment includes the use of a variety of techniques such as applying pressure, light and deep rubbing, or moving the muscles and soft tissues in the body, such as connective tissues, tendons, ligaments, and skin.
What are the health benefits of massage therapy?
Massage therapy is usually recommended in addition to the basic treatments recommended by the doctor, as this treatment contributes to relieving pain and muscle injuries, and other health benefits include the following:
Reducing muscle tension.
Promote better blood circulation.
Boost immunity.
Reducing stress and anxiety.
Feeling relaxed.
Promote the recovery process for soft tissue injuries.
Reducing pregnancy pain and swelling that may accompany it.
Relief of symptoms of fibromyalgia.
It may help relieve cancer pain.
Relieves constipation.
improves sleep;
It should be noted that most of the studies conducted on the benefits of massage therapy show that it can be useful for relieving acute pain, but it may not be effective for chronic (long-term) pain.
Examples of types of massage therapy
There are many types of massage therapy available, and we will mention the following:
Swedish massage
It is one of the most popular types of massage therapy, which is based on light, soft and long strokes, as well as percussive and percussive strokes on the upper layers of the muscles, while simultaneously massaging the joints as well.
Swedish massage sessions usually last from 60-90 minutes. It can be suitable for the following cases:
People who experience massage for the first time.
People who suffer from severe muscle tension.
For those who want to have complete relaxation.
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