The most popular types of massage

Swedish massage

This is one the most popular types of massage in the west. Masseur using stroking, kneading and circular movements; the skin of the patient pre-lubricated with massage lotion or oil. Swedish massage is ideal for those who have never tried a massage - it is soft and pleasant relaxation techniques.

Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy Massage - this massage using one or more essential oils, according to the needs of the patient. Oils can relax, give strength, reduce stress, and so on. One of the most frequently used for this massage oils - essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   Lavender The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma . Aromatherapy massage is particularly recommended for people experiencing severe stress, as well as a variety of conditions affecting the emotional sphere.

Hot stone massage

Hot smooth stones are placed on specific points on the body, so they warmed and relaxes tense muscles and normalize the energy centers of the body. Masseur can also keep the stones in the arms and squeeze them onto different areas on the body of the patient. This type of massage is suitable for people who need to relieve muscle tension, but who prefer a gentle massage.

Deep tissue massage

As the name implies, deep tissue massage affects the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. This massage is used in chronic stress and muscle pain, postural problems, as well as during rehabilitation after injury. Within one or two days after deep tissue massage, people often feel pain in the body - it is a normal consequence of the variety of massages.

Shiatsu

Shiatsu - a Japanese massage, a characteristic feature of which is the pressure of the fingers on the energy channels of the body. Masseur affects every point within 2-8 seconds, thereby achieving the energy balance in the body. The pressure is quite strong, but the massage has a relaxing effect, and after the body is not usually painful, as after a deep tissue massage.

Thai massage

Thai massage, like shiatsu, acts on specific points on the body, thereby providing a surge of strength. In this regard, a Thai massage, perhaps, can not compete with any other types of massage. During the session, the patient's body is drawn, move, increasing its flexibility and increasing range of motion. Thai massage is a great way to relieve stress and to experience the rise of vitality.

Massage for pregnant women

Massage for pregnant women, or prenatal massage is becoming increasingly popular among expectant mothers. Massage therapists with special training, know how to position the body of a pregnant woman, and how to modify the usual massage techniques in accordance with the characteristics of the pregnant body.

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Reflexology

Although often referred to as reflexology foot massage, it is more than simple foot massage. Reflexology involves pressure on certain points on the feet associated with certain organs and systems in the body. Reflexology perfectly relaxing, especially if you spend a lot of time on their feet.

Sports massage

Sports massage is specifically designed for people who are regularly subjected to intense physical exertion. The objective of this massage - no relaxation, and prevention and treatment of injuries, as well as increasing endurance, flexibility, and other characteristics necessary for successful sports performances.

Back massage

This type of massage is aimed at relieving back pain, elimination clips, increase the flexibility of the spine. Specially trained masseurs know what technology to use for pain and other problems in the back, given the peculiarities of the different parts of the spine.

Cosmetic facial massage

In cosmetic facial massage, performed regularly in a beauty salon or at home, there are many advantages. The most important of them - restoring the freshness and beauty of the skin: facial massage helps remove the puffiness under the eyes, smooth out fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating circulation and collagen production, making facial contours more clearly and get rid of a double chin due to tightening of the facial muscles.

How to do facial massage

To make a facial massage at home, you will need a regular moisturizer for the face and a bowl of cold water. Before doing facial massage is better to change into something open - for example, top with a cut to the neck with a massage cream is not filthy rags.

• Begin implementation of cosmetic facial massage is always necessary with cleansing: by any cleaning agents get rid of traces of makeup. You can use the scrub to remove the top layer of dead skin cells - thanks to exfoliation skin will be more receptive to massage.
• Leaning back in a chair or on a stool, apply moisturizer on your face and neck, massaging rubbing cream into the skin.
• Scoop some cold water from the tank and also apply to the skin from the neck down. His chin, short neck massage touches, from the bottom upwards.
• Mild shock fingertips start to massage the skin of the neck, moving from the center point along the line under the jaw, gradually heading towards the ears and "working through" such movements entire lower facial contour.
• Massage your face move upward and outward, alternating with circular movements. If the skin quickly absorbs the cream, a layer of cream or water on his face to constantly refresh - this will reduce the risk of injury to the skin under tension and facilitate the sliding of fingers.
• Soft circular movements massage the eyelids and skin around the eyes, gently pressing down on the whiskey.
• Movements directed upward and outward, massage the skin of the forehead, slightly stretching the skin - it will help to smooth the skin and make it less visible horizontal lines and wrinkles.
• Complete facial massage pat with fingertips for a minimum of two to three minutes.

General terms and facial massage

• Doing facial massage by yourself, you must always remember that the motion should be directed straight up and sideways. Do not massage the skin movements, pointing downwards - it will only exacerbate the sagging skin.
• Although facial massage really helps to keep your skin young and healthy, do not forget about other ways to maintain healthy skin - beauticians recommend drinking at least ten to twelve glasses of liquid a day to compensate for the loss of moisture by the body.
• After the massage is better to rinse the face with cold water.

Cosmetic neck massage

It is on the skin of the neck and not on the face, often the first signs of aging - deep horizontal lines, sagging skin symptoms, muscle weakness. Return aging skin tone, smooth out wrinkles and lines to help cosmetic massage of the neck, which can perform even at home.

In order to do facial massage neck, you first need to take care of skin hydration. For massage suit and the usual moisturizer and any vegetable oil - just one teaspoon of olive oil to moisturize the skin effectively and to facilitate the sliding of fingers during the massage.

How to do facial massage neck

• Getting cosmetic massage of the neck, take a comfortable position - sit in a chair, his head thrown back, to ease access to the neck, or lie down on a flat surface, and threw back his head.
• Starting from the clavicles, soft strokes fingertips massage the neck, gradually moving upwards.
• Massage the entire surface of the neck - a front region, the side of the neck.
• Particular care promassiruyte area under the chin, the same movements directed upward and outward, stretching the facial contour of the central point under the jaw towards the ears.
• Iron the back of the hand skin of the neck to move upward, starting from the base of the neck, for at least thirty seconds - such movements tighten the muscles of the neck, preventing sagging skin and stimulate blood flow to the skin.
• Concluding neck massage, once again go over the entire surface of the neck finger movements, similar to movements of the fingers of the pianist.