Therapeutic
Massage
The aim of
therapeutic Massage is to help ease the pain and discomfort which is manifested
in the muscles, when stress, either emotional or physical, creates tension
in the body.
Regular massage
is also beneficial as a preventative treatment
Benefits
of Massage
* Improves
circulation
* Helps
relieve stress
* Releases
Muscular tension
* Releases
endorphins and aids the body to heal itself
* Improves
energy flow
* Helps
promote a feeling of wellbeing
* Aids
general relaxation
Types
of Massage
Relaxation:
This is a very gentle, slower form of massage, and is especially useful
for those carrying emotional tensions, or who have hectic lifestyles.
The use of essential oils is especially benefical here, as is a careful
selection of music. The aim is to slow down the mind, and uplift the spirits,
if only for the duration of the massage, but hopefully the benefits will
last for a few days at least.
Elderly
Folk: Many of my clients are elderly folk, who have only begun
to appreciated the benefits of massage later in life. Once they overcome
their initial apprehensions, they find they thoroughly enjoy the experience,
and become hooked. Most of these clients have never taken the time
to pamper themselves when they were younger, being hard working and self
sacrificing, and this sort of experience is new to them. The benefits
however are many, not only to the general feeling of well being, but circluation
is improved, muscles are stimulated, and some of the aches and pains of
age are eased.
Palliative
care: A part of my work also involves palliative care patients. Many
of these patients are very weak, but even a minimal amount of massage can
be very beneficial. At this time in a persons life, much of the treatment
they receive is intrusive and/or painful, and to receive the gentle touch
of massage is a welcome relief, both emotionally and physically.
If the patient is bedridden, the muscles can become very weak, and uncomfortable
from lying or sitting in a limiited number of positions, and massage can
make a big difference to the person's comfort.
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