Chances are that if you’ve been for massage, the style of massage you received was what is commonly referred to as Swedish massage. This technique was developed about the beginning of the 19th century in Sweden and is typically attributed…
Japanese Shiatsu Massage
Japanese massage or shiatsu massage is an ancient therapy in eastern cultures but it didn’t become popular in the West until the early part of the 20th century. This type of massage differs from traditional Western massage (which is typically…
Asian Massage For Deep Muscle Work
Asian massage techniques have been around for thousands of years and many are related to eastern medicine where the whole body is treated. These techniques have energy alignment as their basis and work to create better energy flow in the…
Deep Tissue Massage Relieves Muscle Pain
A light massage might be great to be energized and get your muscles feeling relaxed, but if you have deep muscle knots and chronic pain in your muscles then you probably need a deep tissue massage. This type of massage…
Different Sports Massage Techniques
Although sports massage might seem like a modern benefit for high-priced athletes it’s actually a therapy that’s been practiced for centuries and, in fact, the ancient Spartans used massage techniques to optimize the effectiveness of their warriors over 2500 years…
How To Give A Neck Massage and Shoulder Massage in Simple Steps
Having a neck massage or a shoulder massage is a great way to relieve the tension that often happens due to stresses from life and work. Today, with many people sitting hunched over computers all day long the need for…
The Health Benefits of A Good Body Massage
Anyone that has had a body massage can vouch for the positive effects as it leaves you relaxed and invigorated at the same time. However, what many people don’t realize is that a good massage can do more than just…