11. SHIATSU MASSAGE
Shi means “fingers” in Japanese and also means “pressure.” This approach derives from ancient Taoism and is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The primary goal of Shiatsu is to repair imbalances in the body.
A certain amount of pressure is applied to various spots on the body throughout the massage with the sole objective of boosting healthy energy flows and balancing disharmonies. These sorts of massage therapists are ardent believers that one’s physical health is strongly tied to unbalanced energy flows in the body. Shiatsu has many benefits, including stimulating the lymphatic and hormone systems, relieving neck and back pain, and lowering tension, anxiety, and sadness.
12. THAI MASSAGE
Thai massage is a practice that originated in India roughly 7,000 years ago. Its foundations are yoga, Chinese medicine, Buddhism, and Ayurveda (a traditional non-conventional Indian medicine). In contrast to other types of massage, the individual receiving a Thai massage actively participates in the procedure.
So expect to interact with the therapist, who will guide and stretch you through a sequence of yoga-like exercises to purify your body and eliminate all of its negative energy. The technique entails pressing critical areas on the body rhythmically and slowly to achieve physical and spiritual growth.
Thai massage enhances energy and cures headaches by applying pressure to specific energy pathways. Thai massage not only relieves stress but also slows the aging process.
13. TRIGGER POINT MASSAGE
This remedial massage therapy involves applying direct pressure to specific points and sections of the muscle to alleviate tension and relieve pain. Trigger points, also known as myofascial trigger points, are susceptible areas on the skeletal muscle typically activated or “triggered” by muscle overuse, trauma, injury, or repetitive strain.
Trigger point muscles are typically weaker, but when they cannot perform their full range of motion, other forces are pushed to compensate and take over their role, which can lead to trigger point development if the original muscles are not treated promptly. Trigger Point Massage can help people relax by relieving back, neck, shoulder, and knee discomfort and headaches.
14. AQUATIC MASSAGE
Because of its numerous therapeutic benefits, aquatic massage is becoming increasingly popular and being practiced worldwide. The patient feels excellent relaxation and slow, heavy breathing while being embraced by the warm water (35° C) during the massage.
The therapist uses techniques like moving the patient in waves, spirals, and circular movements to release emotions trapped in the subconscious mind and ultimately heal trauma. Because of the calming, cocooned feeling, it provides for the body when surrounded by warm water, this massage aids in finding mental, physical, and emotional equilibrium. In addition, underwater massage can help patients who have insomnia, migraines, or back discomfort. This massage is also advised for pregnant women till birth due to its therapeutic effects.
