Massage Therapy Benefits Blog

The Massage Therapy Benefits Blogs is a journal about the latest news in massage. Stay current on the most recent scientific research about the benefits of massage and the newest innovations in the field.

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Boca Raton, Fl. - Massage Heaven

address: 22138 Candle Ct. Boca Raton, Fl.33428, Phone: 561-372-4892 Cell: 954-592-8101 Website: www.westbocamassage.com E-Mail: masseur333@aol.com

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Palm Desert, CA - Michael's Mobile Massage,LLC

Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-898-9231 http://www.michaelsmobilemassage.com michael@michaelsmobilemassage.com Specializing in Deep Tissue and Lymph Drainage

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Types of Massage Therapy

There are 160 types of massage therapy. That's a lot! I won't go over them all here, but I will discuss some of the most common.

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Deep Connective Tissue Massage -- Therapeutic Massage Provides Chronic Pain Relief

Deep connective tissue massage is a therapeutic form of massage used to get rid of aches and pains and correct muscle dysfunction. The aim of this form of massage is to loosen fascia. Fascia is a connective tissue that envelops all of the muscles and organs in your body. When fascia is bound up it can restrict circulation to muscles and cause pain.

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The Power of Water Massage is Watsu

Watsu is a relaxing form of water massage. The word watsu comes from a combination of water and shiatsu. Now that you know where the name comes from your can guess what watsu massage is.

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Zero Balancing -- Balancing Your Body and Mind

Zero balancing (ZB) combines energy work with physical manipulations. The therapist works to align your energy fields with your physical body. It's a holistic therapy that combines both Western and Ea

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Zen Shiatsu Massage -- A Relaxing Japanese Massage

Zen shiatsu massage is an offshoot of traditional Japanese shiatsu. Unlike standard Japanese shiatus this form of shiatsu is dependent on the therapist achieving a meditative state during the session.

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What is Fascia?

You may be wondering what is fascia anyway? Many types of massage therapy are based on the idea of loosening restricted fascia. Let's look at what it is and how it causes pain.

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Visceral Manipulation -- Deep Tissue Therapy

Visceral manipulation is a deep yet gentle form of massage that is practiced by massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths. This therapy w

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Vibration -- Learn How to Massage

Vibration is another stroke that used in Swedish massage. It is an osilating stroke. It can be done vigorously to stimulate the muscles or gently to relax the muscles.

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