JANASEVA HOSPITAL

In massage therapy, a professional, trained, certified medical practictioner manages your body's soft tissues - muscle, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, and skin. The massage therapist employs a variety of pressure and movement techniques.

Massage is commonly associated with integrative medicine. Medical centres are increasingly providing it as a therapy in addition to normal care. It can be used to treat a variety of medical disorders. Massage therapy is performed by a licensed massage therapist, which makes the use of different pressures, activities, movements and techniques. Massage therapy can be used to release stress, provide relief from symptoms and heal injuries.

TYPES OF MASSAGE:-

These are some of the common types of massage techniques:-

• 1) Swedish massage: - Long strokes, kneading, deep circular motions, vibration, and tapping are used in this mild massage. It both relaxes and energizes you.
• 2) Sports massage: - This is similar to Swedish massage, except it is designed for persons who participate in sports to help prevent or treat ailments.
• 3) Deep massage:- It is commonly used to help with the massage damage from certain injuries. This technique uses slower and forceful strokes which targets the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissues.
• 4) Trigger-point Massage: - This massage targets regions of tight muscle fibers that might develop in your muscles as a result of accidents or overuse.