MASSAGE
THERAPY
Foreplan clinic is one of the biggest clinics in the world that uses
different kinds of massage to treat different kinds of diseases. What is
massage by the way, There are probably well over 100 types of massage,
massage modalities, massage therapies and strokes. This is a basic
overview of some of the most popular that can help your practice be a
great success.
Types
of Massage
ACUPRESSURE
Acupressure technique utilizes pressure of the hand, fingers, elbow or other tools used to apply pressure to specific acupuncture points on the body. The pressing of these key areas on the body promotes better blood circulation and helps to relieve tension. Benefits from acupressure are many and range from relief of headaches to treating constipation. A therapist will use different pressure points depending on what the ailment or pain complaint might be. Many therapists might include a form of acupressure in any number of relaxation or therapeutic massages.
Acupressure technique utilizes pressure of the hand, fingers, elbow or other tools used to apply pressure to specific acupuncture points on the body. The pressing of these key areas on the body promotes better blood circulation and helps to relieve tension. Benefits from acupressure are many and range from relief of headaches to treating constipation. A therapist will use different pressure points depending on what the ailment or pain complaint might be. Many therapists might include a form of acupressure in any number of relaxation or therapeutic massages.
ACUPUNCTURE
as the name implies, needles are placed into the skin along specific meridians and into Acupuncture points of the body. Acupuncture is very similar to Acupressure - difference being of course is that needles are used instead of fingers, hands, etc… This technique focuses on the “Qi” or energy flow of the body within the twelve main meridian pathways. This type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is said to have many benefits in aiding treatment of ailments ranging from breathing difficulty to migraines to arthritis to name a few. Recent research continues to show positive results with treatment using Acupuncture.
as the name implies, needles are placed into the skin along specific meridians and into Acupuncture points of the body. Acupuncture is very similar to Acupressure - difference being of course is that needles are used instead of fingers, hands, etc… This technique focuses on the “Qi” or energy flow of the body within the twelve main meridian pathways. This type of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is said to have many benefits in aiding treatment of ailments ranging from breathing difficulty to migraines to arthritis to name a few. Recent research continues to show positive results with treatment using Acupuncture.
AYURVEDA
ayurveda is much more than a massage modality, but needs to be mentioned within this page of information because of the importance and history involved with Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an actual complete medical belief and philosophy developed in India (5000+ years ago) that is used to bring the mind and body to a deep inner peace creating harmony and life balance. Ayurvedic massage stems from this practice and takes into account the energies of the five elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth. The Ayurvedic physician then determines massage type and type of treatment combined with specific oils and herbs to get the most desirable healing results.
ayurveda is much more than a massage modality, but needs to be mentioned within this page of information because of the importance and history involved with Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an actual complete medical belief and philosophy developed in India (5000+ years ago) that is used to bring the mind and body to a deep inner peace creating harmony and life balance. Ayurvedic massage stems from this practice and takes into account the energies of the five elements of ether, air, fire, water and earth. The Ayurvedic physician then determines massage type and type of treatment combined with specific oils and herbs to get the most desirable healing results.
REFLEXOLOGY
reflexology can be used on feet, hands or ears. Specific areas on the feet, hands and ears correspond to certain parts of the body (internal glands and organs are included). The theory is that pressure applied in certain areas sends signals to the corresponding location, gland or organ through the nervous system helping to provide balance to the desired area. Stimulating these areas can be used to reduce pain, ease addiction, relieve stress and tension and improve nerve and blood circulation to name a few.
reflexology can be used on feet, hands or ears. Specific areas on the feet, hands and ears correspond to certain parts of the body (internal glands and organs are included). The theory is that pressure applied in certain areas sends signals to the corresponding location, gland or organ through the nervous system helping to provide balance to the desired area. Stimulating these areas can be used to reduce pain, ease addiction, relieve stress and tension and improve nerve and blood circulation to name a few.
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports massage is used as a preventive medicine for many athletes before, during and after sporting events. A combination of techniques such as Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Trigger point and Relaxation before an athletic event can prepare the athlete for increased performance. During events to keep the muscles loosened and warmed up to reduce injuries and after a hard workout to rid the body of stress, relieve fatigue and remove toxins and byproducts the body produces in strenuous activity. Massage can make the training and body building experience much more effective.
Sports massage is used as a preventive medicine for many athletes before, during and after sporting events. A combination of techniques such as Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Trigger point and Relaxation before an athletic event can prepare the athlete for increased performance. During events to keep the muscles loosened and warmed up to reduce injuries and after a hard workout to rid the body of stress, relieve fatigue and remove toxins and byproducts the body produces in strenuous activity. Massage can make the training and body building experience much more effective.
And those are some of the massages that Foreplan clinic use to help
different individual. For more information please visit us at foreplan
clinic Ilala Bungoni or contact use through 0762 400 400 or 0767 600 600.
