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Full Body Massage

As we go about our daily lives, our muscles accumulate tension and stress that can lead to discomfort and pain. While it’s common to have some areas of the body that are more stressed, such as the shoulders, back, and neck, you may find that, like many people, you have some level of discomfort in all of these areas and perhaps more besides.

The answer for pain and discomfort in multiple areas of your body is a full-body massage. The basic idea behind a full-body massage is that all the major muscle groups of your body—back, shoulders, legs, feet, arms, hands, and neck—get the benefits of massage service, reducing tension and stress.

Full-body massage service usually starts with back and shoulders, and then moves down. You then flip over, and your massage therapist completes the massage service by working back up in reverse. It’s not uncommon for full-body massage service to include the scalp.

If you have an area you’d like your therapist to spend more time on, you can generally specify that in advance. It’s an entirely legitimate and common request. On the other hand, you may prefer for all areas to receive a good massage, or for your therapist to avoid certain areas—some people have ticklish feet, for example.

The most important thing when getting a full-body massage service is to tell your therapist what you’d like and what you are and are not comfortable with.

Ashiatsu Massage

Have you ever thought about having someone step on you, barefoot, as massage therapy?

It may sound shocking or difficult to believe, but the traditional Japanese technique of Ashiatsu or “foot pressure” massage is known to be incredibly relaxing and effective.

The basic idea of this type of massage service is that you lie down on a table underneath a set of bars that run across the ceiling. Your therapist stands over you, takes hold of the bars, and gives your muscles a massage service with their bare feet rather than their hands.

The beauty of Ashiatsu massage service is that your therapist won’t merely walk on your back (this is a common misunderstanding of the technique): they’ll use their feet to gently stroke and knead your muscles, a sensation that has been described as deep, broad, and flowing.

One of the really wonderful effects of Ashiatsu massage service is compression of the soft tissue, which releases tension and muscle spasm. What you’re likely to find is that Ashiatsu massage service gets deep into your muscles, and does so a lot faster than more conventional hand-and-arm techniques.

Indeed, Ashiatsu has been observed to be a particularly efficient form of massage service, capable of reproducing the effects of other massage techniques in much shorter periods of time.

Swedish Massage

If you have a mental image of any particular massage service, it’s likely that what comes to mind when you hear the word ‘massage’ is a Swedish massage.

This is no accident: Swedish massage is more or less the default type of massage service in the West, and it’s extremely relaxing and health-promoting. Swedish massage service is also very versatile, in that it can be slower and more gentle or vigorous and bracing, depending on what you’re looking for.

Swedish massage service usually starts with your therapist applying massage oil, which will help them to reduce friction with your skin as they are working on relaxing your muscles.

Traditionally, Swedish massage service includes a number of techniques, which have a series of effects on your muscle tissue. As with a full-body massage, you’re likely to start lying face down.

Your therapist will most likely start with your back, and then move down the backs of each of your legs. After that, your massage service therapist will work back up, from the fronts of the legs to your arms, neck, and shoulders.

At the beginning, a Swedish massage service will warm up your muscles, helping them to relax and let go of tension.

Over the course of the massage, your therapist will work to get deeper into your muscles, relaxing them from the surface, the layers right below the skin, all the way down. What you’re likely to notice as this happens is that so-called ‘knots,’ areas in which muscle tissue feels particularly tight and wound together, dissolve and go away.

Swedish massage is wonderful for improving your circulation, reducing cramps and spasms, and generally helping your muscles to feel better. If you’re in need of particularly deep tissue work, you’ll want to make sure you specify this with your therapist at the beginning, and plan on a longer—and more deeply relaxing—massage service session.

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To learn more about a massage experience, contact About Touch Massage & Acupuncture today. Discuss your preferences, sensitivities, and specific areas of focus. Many spas and wellness centers offer a variety of essential oil options, allowing you to customize your aromatic journey. In the pursuit of holistic well-being, the addition of aromatherapy to a massage proves to be a harmonious union. The therapeutic benefits, ranging from stress relief to enhanced sleep quality, make it a valuable enhancement to the massage experience. As you sink into the massage table, enveloped in the soothing scents of carefully selected essential oils, you embark on a sensory journey that not only rejuvenates the body but also nourishes the soul. At About Touch, we use aromatherapy to transform a routine massage into an aromatic symphony, inviting you to escape, relax, and indulge in the holistic benefits of this sensory delight. Our top-reviewed massage and acupuncture clinic also provides massage therapy for stiff muscles, muscle knots, injuries, and relaxation.  Book your appointment now or call 541-484-3055.