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Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy in Calgary,AB
Massage therapy treats your body's muscles and soft tissues to reduce stress, relieve muscular tension, and make you feel more relaxed.
When receiving massage therapy, you typically lie down on a table. While seated on a chair, you may massage your neck, arms, and shoulders. Low lights and peaceful music are sometimes used in therapy rooms to help you relax throughout your session.
Massage Therapy Methods
Massage treatment techniques come in a variety of forms. During a therapy session, a massage therapist may utilize only one form of massage or a combination of multiple types.
- Swedish Massage: In Canada, Swedish massage is the most frequent massage treatment. The massage therapist uses long strokes, pressure, stretches, and friction to relax tight muscles.
- Deep tissue massage: It is performed by stroking and applying finger pressure to deep layers of muscle tissue that are stiff or knotted.
- Myotherapy: It is also known as trigger point massage treatment or pressure point massage therapy. To relax or release trigger points, various strokes and concentrated pressure are employed. Trigger points are tight knots of muscle tissue that can induce discomfort or limit range of motion. When squeezed during a massage, they might be unpleasant.
- Reflexology: The notion behind reflexology is that each portion of our body is represented by a separate region on our foot. Pressing on certain reflex spots on foot helps cure areas of the body where energy flow is obstructed. Reflexology is frequently used in relaxation treatment to help the body perform better under stress.
Massage as A Complementary Therapy
Massage treatment is frequently used to relieve muscular discomfort and stiffness. It can also aid with pain (including headaches and low back pain), anxiety, and stress. It provides relaxation and a sense of well-being while improving circulation. Massage treatment has been demonstrated in studies to help alleviate stress, anxiety, discomfort, exhaustion, and depression. It can also aid with sleep issues (insomnia), enhance sleep quality, and alleviate nausea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Benefits of Massage Therapy?
A massage therapist's touch can trigger a relaxation reaction, leading your heart rate and breathing rate to slow down, blood flow to rise, blood pressure to drop, stress hormones to drop, and muscles to relax. It can also help with reducing stress, relieving pain, and preventing injuries.
When Should I Avoid Getting a Massage?
There are a few situations that may impede you from receiving massage therapy. Of course, do not arrange an appointment if you are feeling ill, have a fever, a cold, or have an infectious skin disease. Massage is often prohibited during the first trimester of pregnancy and is not advised for those undergoing active chemotherapy or other rigorous medical treatments. In case you have a serious medical condition and are unclear whether a massage would be safe for you, the massage therapists will advise you to consult with your primary care physician first.
Do I Have to Be Completely Undressed? What Do You Wear for a Massage?
You can undress to your comfort level. Your massage therapist will walk out of the room to allow you to undress and lie on the massage table covered by a top sheet. Whether you prefer to wear clothing or not, your massage therapist will always make sure that you are properly covered.
What Are the 7 Categories in Massage?
Massage can be classified into 7 types. They are as follows:
- Swedish Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Sports Massage
- Shiatsu Massage
- Reflexology
- Thai Massage
What Are the Do’s and Don’t of Massage?
DO’s
- Drink plenty of water
- Take a light snacks after you leave the massage
- Take a shower with mild-warm water after the massage
Don’t
- Don’t shower with hot water immediately after a massage
- Don’t consume a heavy meal after a massage
- Don’t perform some strenuous activity after the massage
How Will I Feel After the Massage?
Most people feel incredibly relaxed following a massage session, and many report that their discomfort has been decreased or gone. You may feel some soreness comparable to how you may feel after a vigorous workout. However, as the stiffness wears off, you will feel a difference in your body.