20 Main Massage and their Benefits Explained

Massages have been used as a healing and relaxation technique for thousands of years. Learn about the 20 most common types of massages and their benefits in this slideshow.

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1. 20 MOST COMMON TYPES OF MASSAGES AND THEIR BENEFITS EXPLAINED

2. Massages have been used as a healing and relaxation technique for thousands of years

3. MAIN BENEFITS OF MASSAGES Fatigue or pain caused by cancer Back pain and stiffness Osteoarthritis in the knee Post-operative recovery and pain Carpal tunnel syndrome relief Fibromyalgia Boosting immune system function Decreasing frequency of headaches Blood pressure Alcohol withdrawal symptoms

4. HERE ARE THE PRIMARY REASONS PEOPLE IN THE US GET A MASSAGE

5. MAJOR TYPES OF MASSAGES

6. There are over 80 known massage types out there, each with its own unique characteristics

7. 20 MOST COMMON ONES 1. Active Release Therapy 2. Swedish Massage Therapy 3. Myofascial Release Therapy 4. Medical Massage 5. Acupressure / Acupuncture 6. Cupping Therapy 7. Craniosacral Therapy 8. Trigger Point Therapy 9. Thai Massage Therapy 10. Reflexology

8. 11. Biodynamic Massage Therapy 12. Lomilomi Massage Therapy 13. Ashiatsu Therapy 14. Aquatic Bodywork Therapy 15. Burmese Massage Therapy 16. Structural Integration Therapy / Rolfing 17. BioMechanical Stimulation (BMS) Therapy 18. Amatsu 19. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy 20. Hot Stone Massage

9. 1 Active Release Therapy The idea of Active Release Therapy originated for elite athletes to return to peak performance as quickly as possible, without the long-windedness of a full massage

10. Swedish Massage Therapy The name “Swedish Massage” is only used in English and Dutch speaking nations — all other countries refer to it as a “classic massage.”  2

11. Myofascial Release Therapy Myofascial release describes the breaking down of tight fascia, which is the fibrous layer of connective tissue above the muscle and under the skin 3

12. Medical Massage A medical massage is normally met with heaps of controversy, as it typically adopts many different styles of already present massage therapies 4

13. Acupressure / Acupuncture Acupressure, or acupuncture, is a form of trigger point massage therapy that utilizes needles 5

14. Cupping Therapy Cupping therapy is another massage technique that is ridiculed because its basis is not backed by hard scientific fact 6

15. Craniosacral Therapy Craniosacral therapy is a gentle and non-invasive form of massage therapy that was developed in 1945 7

16. Trigger Point Therapy Trigger point therapy, which is often mistaken for pressure point therapy, deactivates trigger points anywhere along the body that may cause mild or severe pain 8

17. 9 Thai Massage Therapy A classic Thai massage is an ancient practice that combines Indian Ayurvedic principles, acupressure, and some assisted yoga poses to alleviate painful muscles tensions

18. Reflexology Reflexology, or “zone therapy,” is another nontraditional method of massage therapy 10

19. Biodynamic Massage Therapy Biodynamic is another form of pseudoscience therapy. It was developed by Gerda Boyesen in Norway in the 1950s 11

20. Lomilomi Massage Therapy Lomilomi massage therapy was brought by original Polynesian settlers to Hawaii 12

21. Ashiatsu Therapy Ashiatsu massage therapy is derived from Chavutti Thirumal , a deep-tissue massage practice that utilizes the feet and legs 13

22. 14 Aquatic Bodywork Therapy What makes aquatic bodywork so unique is that it is performed either while floating, partially submerged, or entirely submerged in water

23. Burmese Massage Therapy Burmese massage is a strange combination of Thai, Chinese, and Indian styles of active medicine 15

24. Structural Integration Therapy / Rolfing Structural Integration therapy, or Rolfing, is another form of alternative medicine 16

25. 17 BioMechanical Stimulation (BMS) Therapy BioMechanical Stimulation is unlike any other type of massage therapy, specifically because the practitioner does not use their hands for the procedure

26. 18 Amatsu Amatsu is a form of therapeutic bodywork that aims to release tension by working with both the soft tissue and fascia

27. Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Lymphatic drainage therapy is supposed to drain the lymphs , which carry waste products away from the tissues and back towards the heart 19

28. 20 Hot Stone Massage A hot stone massage is a derivative of the Swedish massage that utilizes hot stones along the body

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