Hello!
Just a quick forward before we get onto the post: this is actually a guest post from the Spa themselves. Who better know about massages than the ones that provide them, hey?
I hope you enjoy it and who knows, you might learn a thing or two, I know I did!
:D x
Massage is a
health treatment that was around for quite a while. Even the ancient Egyptians
used it as a way to relieve stress and to increase the overall function and
strength of the body. Today, it is one of the best practices for dealing with
numerous physical problems and issues. It has become an important part of
modern culture and many people use it for relaxation. Massage has a particularly good therapeutic
effect. It helps us to increase our metabolism and eliminate all the toxins
which are stored within our body. Besides that, it is good for lymphs, blood,
it helps with the reduction of swellings and improves the trophic of the
tissue. First and foremost, it influences our skin, given that the pressure is
put on it, by removing epidermal cells and it increases secretion activity of
glands as well as elasticity of the skin. Besides that, it has a special,
analgesic impact. In other words, it reduces the pain. Furthermore, it reduces
the stress and fatigue; it has a relaxing and spasmolytic effect. Also, it
increases the circulation of blood in body and reduces future fatigue. If you
ever wish to have a good massage, Uptown Spa
& Beauty salon is just the place for you.
Basic techniques for massage
are effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapoment and vibration. We always apply
one of these moves but the massage always starts and ends with effleurage.
People usually start taking massage in order to resolve many issues with their
body such as lumbar and cerebral syndromes, neuralgias and neuritis,
posttraumatic contraction of the wrists, local swelling, injuries of the
ligaments and muscles, different paralysis, arthritis etc. Side effects of the
massage might be bleeding, tumors, skin diseases, acute diseases and inflammations.
As previously mentioned,
massage is the older, known to man, physical therapy. Its origin is unknown.
Some say that it originates from Arabic word Mas which means gentle pressure.
Other sources say that it is from Greek word massein which means to squeeze. It
is possible that the French invented it because in French language word masser
means to rub in. At the beginning of the fifth century, Greek physician
Hypocrite, known as the father of medicine, wrote that it is possible to fasten
loose joint with rubbing and to loosen the joints which are too stiff. Besides
that, he discovered that the massage can influence the muscle and bone tissue
and influence the growth. Galen, physician of the Roman emperor, prescribed
massage to injured gladiators but also as a part of preparation for arena
fights. In ancient Rome, it was used in medical, sports and combat purposes as
well as in daily life. Romans nurtured hedonism and everything that pleased
their senses. So, in that regard, it is no wonder that massage was so popular
in their culture. Even the great Julius Cesar was treated with the massage and
it was regarded that it helped a lot with his epilepsy. Unfortunately, during
medieval times, it was deemed as unfit
way of treating people. But in renaissance it resurged and progressed up until
today when it is commonly used.
