Massage Therapy Channel | Massage Types and Techniques

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Massage Therapy Channel:  In this video, Jennie Parke Matheson from Hands-On Training Massage Therapy Training School in London, United Kingdom (UK), demonstrates how to give an upper back and shoulder massage lying prone.

No 5 Upper Back and Shoulder Massage from Hands-On Training on Vimeo.

 

Jennie Parke Matheson and Earle Abrahamson are both MTI trained and accredited holistic massage therapists with many combined years of practice and teaching.

Hands-On Training specialises in CPD workshops and masterclasses for qualified therapists and an MTI accredited Diploma Course for those who wish to train professionally.

• Visit them online at: http://hands-on-training.co.uk

 

 

Massage Therapy Channel | Massage Types and Techniques

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How to Take the Worry Out of Getting a Great Massage

A great massage can help you forget about your troubles. It can help prepare you for more obstacles by relaxing you. If you are interested in learning more about massage, this information will be of interest to you.

After your massage, drink some water. The water will help to eliminate the toxins that are released from the stimulation of tissues. The water you consume will help flush those toxins from your body. You should start with two to three glasses of water during the first hour, and then you should get at least eight more the rest of the day.

If you are searching for a masseur, you should aim to only use a licensed one. If they have the right training, your massages will always go well. Hiring a licensed massage therapist ensures that your session is professional and safe.

When you have a massage, do not hesitate to ask questions. No questions are dumb, and the person providing the massage should have no problems answering any questions you may pose. You need to feel comfortable during your session, so get whatever information you need to make that happen.

Neuromuscular Therapy

Trigger-point therapy, or neuromuscular therapy is pressure that is applied to particular trigger points. Muscles which seems knotted is a trigger point. These can be painful areas. Massage relieves this pain.

The person who you will massage should shave several days prior to the session. It will be much easier for you to do what you need to do, particularly if oil will be involved. Your hands will glide more smoothly, and that will aid in the pleasurable feeling your massage gives.

Minimize noise and interruption when you are giving a massage to another person. You don’t want to have a masseuse either that is talking your head off during a massage. If there is sound, only nature sounds or soft music should be used. Other than that, keep things as silent as possible.

Sports Massage

Athletes know much about sports massage. They’re great for non-professionals, too. The purpose of sports massage is to condition the muscles to prevent injury rather than to relax and reduce stress.

A neck massage can heal you in a variety of ways. The neck is a place where a lot of people carry their stress. This is a simple area to massage and may provide the best benefits. When you’re massaging the neck, it’s important to use lotion, and don’t forget to get to the shoulder muscles too.

When getting a massage, do not be afraid to speak up. If you have a particular area that you would like to be worked on, tell your massage therapist. For instance, you might need to tell the masseuse to apply more pressure.

Hopefully you are now ready to finally book a massage. Use the ideas here to have the best experience possible. Keep these things in mind and you’ll get a massage you’ll remember for some time.

 

Shoulder and Neck Massage

 

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Basic Clinical Massage Therapy

This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist’s hands.

Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.

 

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