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T H E B E N E F I T S O F M A S S A G E
D I S C O V E R
discover the many benefits you're missing outOnce regarded as an indulgence, and the preserve of beauty salons and spas, the
therapeutic gains of this ancient art are now widely recognised. If you haven't yet
discovered the many benefits of massage you're missing out. There are so many different
massage types available that you might be confused by the choices. To help you decide
what's right for you here's a basic introduction into what massage is, the kinds that are
available and some of the conditions for which they're beneficial.
M A S S A G E
Different styles of massage may use
anything from light stroking movements
through to deep pressure.
Massage acts on muscles, tendons,
ligaments and will stimulate both blood
circulation and lymph drainage.
W H A T I S
M A S S A G E ?M A S S A G E I S T H E A R T O F W O R K I N G
D I R E C T L Y O N T H E B O D Y B Y
M A N I P U L A T I N G T H E M U S C L E S .
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It's generally a gentle procedure used to bring a general
feeling of well-being.
Practitioners of Swedish massage use a combination of long
strokes to soften muscles, squeezing and kneading motions
to warm them, deeper circular friction movements to break
down adhesions and increase blood flow, and sometimes
tapping or percussive techniques.
S W E D I S H M A S S A G E
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Your therapist will use slower
movements and more pressure to
target deep muscles and connective
tissues.
Don't be surprised if your therapist uses
knuckles or elbows to get the strong
pressure needed to get to the very
deepest musculature.
D E E P
T I S S U E
M A S S A G E
Sports massage is a discipline which combines techniques
from many different schools including Swedish and Shiatsu
massage. It's helpful to anyone who's generally physically
active, not just professional athletes. Sports massage can be
used before an event, to reduce the risk of injury, after an
activity to properly 'warm down', or as a specific treatment
for sports related injuries.
S P O R T S M A S S A G E
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This is a very specific technique used to help
people who experience chronic pain. As
with deep tissue massage, treatment
focuses on specific areas, generally muscles
which go into spasm, or areas around nerves
which have been compressed.
N E U R O M U S
C U L A R
T H E R A P Y
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A Thai massage
therapist will work on
every part of the body
using not just traditional
massage techniques
The therapist will also
stretching muscles by
moving your body into
positions that resemble
yoga postures
Thai massage is
considered to work on
both a physical and
energetic level
T H A I M A S S A G E
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S O M E O F T H E S P E C I F I C C O N D I T I O N S
F O R W H I C H M A S S A G E H A S B E E N S H O W N
T O B E H E L P F U L I N C L U D E :
T H E B E N E F I T S
O F M A S S A G E
Anxiety or stress
disorders including
insomnia
Sports injuries
Fibromyalgia
Any chronic pain
particularly back or joint
related pain
Chronic headaches
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T H A N K Y O U !
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42 Theobalds Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8NW
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