Do you need a shorter massage, with special attention for a certain body part? Then there are various possibilities. Many people opt for a shoulder and back massage, due to physical complaints of tension and stiffness at the top or bottom of the back. But you can also opt for a massage of legs, feet, head / face, joints or the chest and stomach.
What effect does a shoulder and back massage have?
A back, neck and shoulder massage ensures that your muscles relax and that your tendons and connective tissue remain flexible. The tension between your shoulder blades and in the neck area is reduced, reducing any pain in the shoulders and making you feel more flexible. Work stress, worries and social pressure often lead to considerable muscle tensions and cramps in the shoulder area. We take too many "monkeys on the shoulder". And we want to meet expectations of ourselves and others. If you do not tackle these tensions and frequently overload your muscles, persistent pain will eventually develop. For example, headache complaints can arise because the muscles in the neck, back and shoulders are too tense and eventually harden and form muscle knots. The pain area then radiates to other areas of the body. Overuse of the long back muscle and an overly tight attachment of this muscle to the vertebrae often causes pain in the lower buttocks. A back and shoulder massage makes you aware of these tensions and ensures that the muscles relax.
Does a back massage also help with complaints in the lower back?
Complaints in the lower back can have various causes. Often it will pass after some time, but a massage can provide relief in the meantime. The cause of back pain is unclear for 90-95%. Lower back pain does not necessarily have to be caused by a hernia. It can suddenly fall in when the back is overloaded, a quick movement or sometimes due to stress. Usually there is nothing serious wrong and there is no demonstrable disease or damage causing the pain.
It often happens that the “problem area” is not the back at all, but it is due to the gluteus medius, a gluteal muscle. By combining a back massage with a massage of your glutes, the cramping disappears. This is also called sciatica, after the large sciatic nerve: sciatic nerve. It is often a nagging, pulling muscle pain, tingling, burning or numbness. Irritation or pinching of the great sciatic nerve is mentioned as a cause of sciatica. On the way from the spine through the buttock to the leg, there are many places where the nerve could become pinched. Often a muscle or tendon that is too tight is the cause, which can easily be remedied with a relaxing massage.
If you continue to suffer from back problems, more complaints can arise because your posture changes. You go crooked or compensate the pain by tightening elsewhere, causing overload.
What effect does a leg massage have?
A leg massage is useful for every athlete, because the blood circulation is improved and waste products such as lactic acid are removed. This improves sports performance. But a leg massage is also useful if you suffer from varicose veins, swollen legs / feet or poor circulation in the legs. And pregnant women benefit greatly from a leg massage, because complaints such as swollen feet, ankles and legs are reduced. Especially after standing for a long time, fatigue and a heavy, painful, stinging or itching feeling often develops. Pregnant women also often suffer from leg and calf cramps or restless legs, which can be treated with a leg massage. A leg massage stimulates the self-healing capacity of your legs.
What is a joint massage?
A joint massage focuses on one or more joints of the arms (shoulder, elbow, wrist) and legs (hip, knee, ankle). It is a combination of quietly moving the joints and a gentle massage around the joints. A subtle massage, which is also good for older people. This loosens the joints and the surrounding tissue, giving more space, flexibility and freedom of movement.
What effect does a breast massage have?
A breast massage is not only important for women. In men it increases the flow of lymph and blood to the cells and brings the cells oxygen and vital nutrients. The area of the chest, armpits and heart is one big erogenous zone, where there is a lot of feeling. Your heart chakra opens up through the right touch.
What is a foot massage?
A foot massage is a special treatment against all kinds of complaints. The idea behind a so-called “foot reflex massage” is that your feet are a reflection of your body. Illness is a signal that there is a disturbed harmony in the unity of body and mind. You can restore this harmony with a foot reflex massage. By means of various types of massage techniques, blockages are lifted and your body is able to heal itself.
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I did not know what to expect when I arrived in the alternative place where Tijs lives. It was dark and some houses looked a bit like gypsy-caravans. But inside his cozy practice, I felt immediately at home. It was warm, he had put up a candle and the massage table was warmed up as well. Tijs is a man who gives full attention and he has wonderful hands. All the stress from the long trip disappeared and a gentle feeling of peace entered my body. I wish I had such a good masseur near my house in Italy!