2009年11月30日星期一

Is your massage professional helping or hurting?

Massage is a great way to reduce physical pain and the stress of modern life,especially,the beijing massage and shanghai massage in china. The various massage types available provide different benefits, and should be evaluated based on your personal needs. It is important to identify not only the appropriate technique, but also the right practitioner who can help you accomplish these goals.

Swedish, Shiatsu, cranio-sacral and reflexology are just a few types of massage available in today’ s market, each requiring special training and used with specific results in mind. As foreign as some of these names may sound, they can all be categorized into either massage that relaxes or massage that repairs.

A relaxing massage should be pain-free and leave you feeling calm and serene. Due to the inherent endorphin release, you may even feel slightly sedated for several hours afterward. A practitioner trained in Swedish massage will likely give you an easy-going, feel-good session.

A massage that repairs addresses specific problems, such as injuries or chronic pain. The goal is to provide optimal conditions for the body to heal. As sessions progress, you should feel less pain between massages in the problem areas and a sense that healing is taking place.

Unfortunately, some massage practitioners have a “no pain, no gain” approach. Be sure to speak up during the massage if the pressure is too much. If you already have a pain-related problem but find that you are suffering increased pain during the massage or hurting for hours afterward, it may be time to seek a different practitioner. As always, consider consulting a physician with medical concerns or before embarking on a new health regimen.

Please remember we are all ultimately responsible for our own health and well-being. While massage can help the body heal, it should be in addition to good nutrition, regular exercise and stress-reduction.

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