23 most popular types of massage

Among the various ways of healing and relaxation, one of the best is massage. The massage procedure has been an integral part of human life for thousands of years.

People have long understood that with a mechanical effect on various parts of the body, a therapeutic effect is achieved. Massage has an effect on the skin and muscles, and its main purpose is to relieve tension.

Today, there are many massage techniques, and each has its own characteristics. LifSPA lists 23 of the world's most popular massage methods.

Russian massage

It is used to strengthen muscles, restore the nervous and respiratory systems, to combat sleep disorders.

Swedish massage

It is carried out strongly and deeply. Swedish massage is also called sports massage, as it is very useful for strong physical stress on muscles and joints.

When performing this type of massage, the therapist tries to penetrate deep into the tissues in order to rub the seals, stretch the neurovascular bundles and muscles.

Relaxing massage

Its feature is sparing, superficial, not disturbing the muscles of touch, kneading and stroking. Relaxing massage should be very gentle and relaxing.

Hydromassage

At the moment of supplying water jets, there is a feeling of weightlessness, relaxation. The healing power of underwater massage and the impact of the aquatic environment will help you get rid of the burden of earthly burdens and troubles.

hot stone massage

Massage is performed with volcanic rocks, which were formed on the slopes of active volcanoes and slowly cooled down.

Esalen massage

The Esalen massage technique combines the techniques of Swedish, reflex and therapeutic massage, oriental methods, modern principles of deep breathing and physiology, the practice of Feldenkrais (soft fitness) and Gestalt therapy, head massage.

Esalen massage combines tapping and stroking, rocking, kneading and stretching techniques.

Endermological massage

Otherwise called LPG massage. The LPG massage technique is painless, very pleasant to the touch.

The LPG procedure consists in the treatment of the muscle layer and subcutaneous fat by vacuum action, by deep and intensive kneading with special roller maniples in various modes.

Lymphatic drainage massage

Lymphatic drainage massage cleanses the lymphatic vessels and ducts from toxins, speeds up the process of their removal from the body.

Reflexogenic massage

Although reflexologists sometimes refer to this treatment as a foot massage, it is more than just a foot massage.
Reflexology involves the impact on certain points on the foot, corresponding to the projections of various organs. Reflexology massage is very relaxing and is especially beneficial for people who spend a lot of time standing up.

Ayurvedic massage

This unique type of massage is based on deep work with soft tissues - skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles and internal organs. As a result - the disappearance of muscle tension, improved blood circulation and lymph flow, increased energy flow.

Thai massage

A truly miraculous method that heals many ailments, permeated with the ancient spiritual traditions of Thailand. Massage balances the energy of the body, using gentle pressure on certain points.
Thai massage also includes compression and stretching. This treatment reduces stress, improves flexibility and range of motion.

Qigong massage

This oriental type of massage is aimed at restoring the energy balance, and after that - the physical health of a person.

It is a physiological massage that is carried out from the center to the periphery, including the practice of acupressure.

lomi lomi

This is a sacred Hawaiian massage using special oils. Combines deep muscle kneading and impact on subcutaneous fat, lymphatic drainage.
The massage is done all over the body, during the massage the master uses the palms, forearms, pads and phalanges of the fingers, elbows.

Reiki

Using a special technique of influencing the body with hands and pressing certain acupuncture points, the master removes energy blocks and restores the flow of energy.

Aromatherapy massage

The massage therapist can choose oils that relax, activate, relieve stress, and restore the energy balance of the body. This type of massage is especially suitable for people whose lifestyle is inextricably linked with stressful situations and emotional overload.

Honey massage

Used honey of various varieties and exposure time. Mechanical effects are added to the healing properties of honey and a unique method of restoring the body after intense physical activity, after injuries and illnesses is obtained.
It is also used for lung diseases, and more recently - in anti-cellulite programs.

Spanish massage

The main difference of this massage is in the plasticity of movements. Receptions are performed with all surfaces of the hands. This is a very deep massage, after which complete muscle relaxation is achieved.

Shiatsu

This is acupressure, during which rhythmic pressure is made with fingers, palms or elbows on areas of the skin in the projection of biologically active points or around them.
Such an impact not only physically strengthens the body, but also contributes to the correct redistribution of energy.

Thai massage with herbal bags

The unique pouches are filled with a mixture of dried Thai herbs such as mountain ginger, turmeric, kaffir lime, cryptolepsis, aromatic turmeric, patchouli, camphor. The massage consists in a gentle effect on the tissues of the body of warm bags of herbs. When exposed to acupressure points, endorphins are released, which block pain. The result is not only the disappearance of pain, but also an increase in blood flow to the desired area of ​​the body.

Turkish soap massage

This procedure is an excellent combination of surprisingly pleasant and at the same time useful rejuvenating procedures, including a traditional Turkish bath - hammam, natural peeling and soapy massage.

Anticellulite massage

One of the "actual" types of body massage, aimed primarily at deep study of subcutaneous fat, ligaments and muscles. According to my feelings, this massage is more painful than usual. Its main function is to prevent the growth of connective tissue, which occurs in the death of fat cells.

Chinese massage

Traditional Chinese massage is performed in special clothes like pajamas and consists in stretching and kneading the limbs. Wushu gymnastics elements are used.

Shirodara

Traditional Indian four-hand massage. It is also called "third eye massage" because it uses heated oil, which is poured in a thin stream to the patient at a point on the forehead - the so-called third eye area.

Text: AlinaMkrtchyan