Ow, thats my back! I can't bend over, stand up, move! Does this sound familiar?
To me and my husband, it does. We have both found ourselves at various times in
our lives with this particular ailment. Well, recently we have been going for a
frequent back massage. What a difference. We have found that the best type of
therapy for backs is acupressure (acupuncture & pressure). In the United
States and the world over, you can just run over to your local spa and take some
time out for yourself, whether it be for 30, 45, 60 minutes or more, a massage
will refresh your mind, body and soul.
The art of massage involves
rubbing the superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue. When done
properly, is has been known to enhance function and promote relaxation and
well-being. Think this is something new? No, in fact it dates way back in many
cultures. It has been documented by the ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians.
They all used some form of massage for a wide variety of illnesses, aches and
pains. Hippocrates even wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and
friction for joint and circulatory problems. If you are interested in finding
how this art of massage is practiced, get started with your research! There are
so many different methods, over 250 to be precise, are used.
Upon
receiving a massage, the superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue will
be manipulated in order to enhance blood flow, function it will promote
relaxation and well-being. This became popular in the US in the 1800s and grew
in popularity until the 1940s. The development of modern medicine discounted the
benefits of therapeutic massage. It made a re-appearance in the 1960s and 1970s
when nurses began to use it to alleviate back pain with a back massage, in
patients. In the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta massage was deemed a core
medical service. Does this sound good to you?
One can only have a first
experience once! We always hope that we have a good one. My first experience
with massage was not all it could have been. Having had more massages since
then, I realize, it actually is great. My masseuse was an intern. I, as a
brand-new health club employee was elected to be her subject. . I had no idea
what a back massage involved. Well, this was not your regular back massage! I
had to put up with the noise of two rambunctious little boys while their mother
practiced on me! There was no soft relaxing music. I was offered a clothing
optional massage versus the no-clothes option covered by towels and blankets.
Needless to say, I remained clothed.
One can have an international
experience while receiving a massage. Along with oils, feet, stones, hands etc,
one must find ones favorite type of massage. You may find that Lomi Lomi massage
in Hawaii, Samoan, Shiatsu, Thai or even Chinese massage suits your needs. If
not, then maybe try Swedish massage, which, incidentally in Sweden is known as
classical massage. Whatever method of pain relief you chose, make sure you try a
back massage, it will leave you feeling great!
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