Massage is a long established and effective therapy widely used in sports medicine for the relief of pain, swelling, muscle spasm and restricted movement. It has much to offer both the injured and uninjured athlete because of its diverse therapeutic effects.
Those who don't participate in sport are also prone to joint problems and muscular aches and pains. Therefore, sports and deep tissue massage have much to offer both sporting and non sporting bodies. Some of the therapeutic effects of sports and remedial massage include:
Indian Head Massage has been adapted from Ayurvedic techniques to ease tension and strain in the shoulders, neck, scalp and face. It is a highly effective technique for the treatment of stress and stress related conditions. The numerous benefits of Indian Head Massage include:-
Hot Stone Massage involves the application of water-heated basalt stones of varying sizes to key points on the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. These treatment dates back 5000 years to the Indian and Mayan cultures. The therapists used "tools" provided from the earth to better heal and calm; their hands were only used for manipulation and some healing. The rocks come from river beds and were warmed on hot coals. One stroke from a hot stone penetrates as deep as is the equivalent on 10 strokes of the hand.
What are the Benefits of Hot Stone Massage?
The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage. Hot stones expand blood vessels, which push blood and waste through the nervous system. This gives the body a sedative effect. Hot Stone Massage is a deep, healing massage.
In cases of muscular injury or inflammation, cool marble stones are used in place of the heated stones. This creates a thermo-therapeutic healing in the circulatory system, helping the body to detoxify and heal. The cool stones constrict blood vessels, which stimulates the nervous system by drawing blood and waste products along the body. By doing this, every cell in the body receives more nutrients and oxygen while removing waste through the lymphatic system. Healing improvement occurs in clients who suffer from the following conditions: