Healthy Woman:Massage enhances a healthy mind

Although to some it’s a lifestyle, a massage at least once a week does make wonders for your health. Besides the ticklish feeling, a massage general involves pressing, rubbing of muscles, tendons and ligaments.Most massage therapists typically use their hands and fingers although in some cases forearms, elbows and even feet can be used. Massage may range from light stroking to deep pressure techniques. Types of massage Swedish massage: This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize. Deep-tissue massage: This kind of massage technique uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries. Sports massage: It is similar to the Swedish massage but is geared towards people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries. Trigger point massage: This kind of massage focuses on trigger points, or sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after an injury. [email protected]