Guest guest Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 Activities & Tips Massage Therapy Options Massage therapy can relieve stress, headaches and muscle pain, improve circulation, and may help with the healing or prevention of ailments and injury. Here's a quick guide to some of the more popular types. Swedish: The most common, it involves manipulating soft tissues such as muscles, skin and ligaments using different types of touch techniques such as stroking, kneading and pressure, often with oils applied to skin. Reflexology: Based on the theory that points on the foot are connected to parts of the body, healing is stimulated by applying pressure by hand to the corresponding point on the foot. Shiatsu: An Eastern form of massage where pressure is applied with the hands to key areas to help correct internal dysfunctions and promote overall health by restoring the flow of energy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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