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A number of massages in a row
Each massage has its own purpose. Do you want to relax, do you have a sports injury or just a stiff neck? It depends on the condition and your goal, which massage suits you best.
chair massage
stress, a wrong posture and too little relaxation. Those are the causes of a knot in your neck muscles or that painful feeling in your back. You usually get these complaints because of your work.
The chair massage is intended to do something about it precisely there – ie at work. You can achieve a lot in a short time (usually 20 minutes) and complaints such as rsi or a burnout prevent. Sickness absence also appears to decrease significantly with regular chair massage. Even more good news: the employer can fully declare the costs of chair massage as business expenses with the tax authorities.
The masseur has a special chair with him. You can just keep your clothes on. The masseur applies pressure to a number of ‘acupressure points’ with his hands, palms and elbows. In this way it influences the energy flow through the body. The pressure point massage is performed on the head, neck, back, shoulders, arms and hands. This removes any blockages and strengthens weak spots.
Sports massage
Sports massage is a way to help recovery after exercise. A sports masseur only becomes a person after a thorough training. The standard massage of a sports masseur is nurturing (calm and not too firm) or stimulating (firm and good for blood circulation).
Not only athletes benefit from a sports massage. This massage is also intended for people who suffer from stress, headache or who are very active in their spare time. A sports massage offers a solution if you cycle, swim or walk a lot. But also, for example, if you have a weak back or if your shoulder is stuck.
Too much effort – during sports, but also when working, doing odd jobs or even doing housework – can cause muscle pain and injuries. The muscles, tendons and joints suffer too much and get too little opportunity to recover.
Ultimately, the complaints can lead to overload. Well-known examples of this are tennis elbow and RSI. This manifests itself in fatigue, stiffness and pain. The sports masseur can play a role in the prevention of injuries with a recovery-promoting massage.
Pressure point massage
Pressure point massage is an ancient treatment from China, also known as acupressure. With this form of massage you assume that the body has various reflex zones and energy points.
By stimulating special pressure points on the skin, you stimulate the process of self-healing. Ailments such as headaches and backaches, insomnia and hot flashes be addressed.
The pressure points lie on invisible energy channels in the body. These invisible lines are called ‘meridians’. On these meridians you can point out points that represent a human emotion or a specific organ.
By pressing these points, you can bring about a change in these emotions and organs. By massaging the meridians, you become relaxed and you get rid of emotions and tensions.
The masseur can use different techniques to restore the energy flow in the body:
- Apply pressure to the pressure points.
- Stretching the energy channels.
- Kneading or tapping the various energy zones on the body.
It is a very accessible form of massage. Anyone can get started with it – with the help of books or information on the internet.