Delivering a delightfully relaxing massage can be a real gift. This ancient practice can soothe tense muscles, de-stress the mind, relax the body and revive the spirit.
The benefits keep flowing; massage increase blood flow and lymph circulation. This in turn carries oxygen and nutrients to cells and aids in the elimination of waste products. Massage also releases endorphins, our body's naturally produced feel-good, pain relieving chemicals.
Because if has been a therapeutic tool for thousands of years, there are various kinds of massage which emanate from different cultures. Basic massage techniques include Swedish and aromatherapy, while remedial and sports techniques help relieve the pain of physical injury. Professional therapists use shiatsu and reflexology to squeeze pressure points which can alleviate various problems in the body.
Touch is vital to our health and well being and massage is a gentle way to connect with the people we care about, regardless of age. You don't need expensive equipment, such as a massage table to give a massage. Here are some tips:
- Lower the lights. If it's during the day, be sure to draw the curtains and play some soothing music.
- Burn essential oils. Lavender is good for headache, for example.
For neck aches, relieve pressure around the neck and shoulders. Start by gently finding 'knots' or tensed muscles and push into these areas gently but firmly with your thumbs.
- For headaches. Squeezing and releasing or putting pressure on the head at the points where the pain is located can relieve discomfort and may help the recipient relax away the pain.
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