What Is Massage Therapy?
There are a few different massage park city therapies and they all focus on different parts of the body as well as different healing approaches. Massage therapy includes kneading and rubbing the body while using only hands. During your massage therapy appointment, a massage therapist will use either strong or gentle pressure while massaging your muscles and other joints on your body to help relieve pain as well as tension. A massage therapist is an individual who is trained and certified in giving massages.
Swedish Massage
This type of a massage is very gentle on the body and its great for those who:
- New to the massage therapy world
- Have a lot of tension in the body
- Are very sensitive
Swedish massages can help release knots in the body, and it’s also a great choice for someone who just wants to fully relax during their appointment.
Hot Stone Massage
The hot stone massage is amazing for individuals who are experiencing muscle pain as well as tension in their bodies. The hot stone massage is very therapeutic is very similar to the Swedish massage, the difference is the use of the hot stones. The stone stones can help with blood flow, muscle tension, and pain relief. Also, the hot stone massage can help with:
- Stress Relief
- Relaxation
- Pain relief
- Muscle pain relief
During the hot stone massage, your massage therapist will place the hot stones on different areas of your body and then massage your body with the hot stones. Sometimes the massage therapist might even use cold stones.
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy massages are designed to help individuals who just want to have an emotional healing during their appointment. The aromatherapy massage can help with:
- Mood improvement
- Stress and anxiety
- Relieve symptoms of depression
- Help with muscle tension
- Pain relief
Aromatherapy massage combines both very gentle pressure along with some essential oils. Your massage therapist will help you decide which essential oils are best for you. The essential oil will get diluted before it gets applied to your skin.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep tissue massage uses stronger pressure than the Swedish massage and it’s designed for people who are experiencing soreness, chronic pain as well as muscle problems. The deep tissue massage is also great for those who might have been in a car accident and are injured from the accident. The deep tissue massage can help relieve very tight muscles, anxiety as well as chronic pain.
Sports Massage
Sports massage lives up to its name and it’s specifically designed to help athletes recover. This massage is great for someone who is easily prone to injuries because the message itself can prevent sports injuries. The sports massage is also great for improving flexibility and performance during a game or an event.
During any of the massage park city appointments you can either be completely naked or you can wear clothes, it’s all up to you and how comfortable you feel. If you do choose to wear clothes, you need to make sure that the clothes are very loose so that the massage therapist can access your muscles. Loose shorts and a tank are a great option. Every massage can either be 60 or 90 minutes, that’s all up to you as well.