ygoy.com Blog 2009-11-06T10:39:27Z WordPress http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/feed/atom/ Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Maya Abdominal Massage]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=231 2009-11-06T10:39:27Z 2009-11-06T10:29:15Z Abdominal Massage
As the name indicates abdominal massage is meant for abdomen. It can stimulate the small intestine and acts as a good toner to the abdominal muscles. It is done when the stomach is empty and is not recommended just after a meal. Abdominal massage is helpful to have good bowel movement and to avoid constipation problem. It is also called as Arvigo techniques of Maya abdominal massage.

Maya Abdominal Massage
Maya abdominal massage is a soft and gentle massaging technique which is done on the abdomen. It is developed in the 1980s by a person named as Dr. Rosita Arvigo. It is used to solve gynecological problems like uterus problems and infertility. Maya Abdominal Massage is also used solve gastrointestinal problems. It is a traditional way of giving massage to the abdomen to place the organs in the proper place.

Benefits of Maya Abdominal Massage
The primary benefits of a Maya Abdominal Massage are:

  • It realigns the abdominal organs in the right place
  • Increases blood circulation
  • Removes the blocks and increases the flow of energy
  • It improves the digestive system

How Maya Abdominal Massage is done?
It is done by massaging gently on the abdomen. It combines traditional herbal medicines and alternative treatment methods. The person lies on a table and the massage is done. The massage is done by keeping full clothes on the body.

Maya abdominal massage is suggested to women who face some difficulties to conceive. It is also suggested for women who experience painful pregnancy and pain during menstruation. It is not recommended for women who are in the first trimester of their pregnancy.

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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Orthopedic Massage]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=227 2009-11-05T10:17:12Z 2009-11-05T10:17:12Z Orthopedic massage therapy is popular because of the focus given to treat painful conditions. It mainly treats the pain affected soft tissues of the body. It is given by an experienced person by integrating an array of massaging techniques to improve the painful conditions. Orthopedic massage also addresses the problems of the person’s musculo skeletal system.

Benefits of Orthopedic Massage
The primary benefits of Orthopedic Massage therapy are:

  • It uses integrated techniques according to the nature of the pain
  • It gives importance to musculo skeletal system
  • Different styles of massages are used to treat different kinds of pain conditions of different people
  • Applies a wide variety of body work according to different body natures of the people

How Orthopedic Massage is done?
The orthopedic massage is done to release the tightness in the muscles. It helps the shortened muscles and tendons to stretch. It allows decompression of the joints. The orthopedic massage also help the person to be healthy and fit.

Extensive training and experience are required for the therapist who performs the orthopedic massage. The patients problems are discussed with the therapist at the first stage of the therapy. In the second stage, the personalised treatment plan is set for the patient and the massage is done in the final stage.

The therapist is the best person to suggest the duration and effectiveness of the Orthopedic Massage. It is also related with the suffering person’s condition. The wrong way of massaging will cause pain in the muscles and soft tissue strain.

The massage techniques have to be integrated to customise the orthopedic massage therapy. It is advisable to discuss with the doctor about the suitability of orthopedic massage.

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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[All About Massage Mats]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=222 2009-10-29T08:57:31Z 2009-10-29T08:57:31Z Massage Mats
Massage mats are purely designed for massaging a person. It can be a massage for the whole body or for specific areas in the body. The massage areas are classified into different sections such as neck, back, feet.

Benefits of Massaging Mats
Using a massaging mat can prove very effective in the case of body massage and specific area massage.

The primary benefits of massage mats are:

  • Provide massage for particular areas like neck, shoulder, feet, back
  • Stress points are given more importance
  • Relaxes and rejuvenates the body
  • Calms tissues and muscles

Types of Massage Mats
There are two types of massage mats. They are:

Electronic Massage Mats: These are electronically operated massage mats. It can be activated after sitting or laying down. It will be more useful to give an effective massage for the whole body because of the multiple settings.

Rubber Massage Mats: These are made of rubber. They are also called silicone mats. They are designed to give relaxation to the stress points. Silicone or rubber mats are less expensive. It can be used while sitting in a car.

Full Body Massage Mats
When it comes to full body massage, massage mats becomes an unavoidable item. It is available in different size, shape and in different colors. They are massaging mats which are specially meant for whole body massages.

Full massaging mats are operated after laying down flat on it. It can be controlled with the different settings and features attached to it. It is comes with removable features which makes it easy to wash.

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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Integrative Massage]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=219 2009-10-28T12:46:34Z 2009-10-28T12:46:34Z Integrative massage therapy is an effective approach to the massage therapy. The history of integrated massage therapy dates back to more than 3000 years. It combines many aspects of massage therapy into one. It can be used to treat many illnesses including severe body pain. Integrative massage therapy offers an effective way of treating illnesses, pain due to injury and related health problems.

The integrative massage is a therapeutic method which combines both massage principles and bodywork principles. It tries to incorporate all the physical, emotional and spiritual factors. It is also known as electric massage.

The benefits of Integrated Massage Therapy
The primary health benefits of integrated massage therapy are:

  • It gives full support to the mind and body by increasing the blood circulation
  • It makes the person to feel good
  • Increases the oxygen content in the muscles
  • It involves a holistic approach
  • Provides flexibility of joints
  • It takes the physiological aspect into consideration
  • It has a power to redirect the negative psychological aspects

How It Is Done?
It can be done by applying different techniques to change the person’s physiological changes. It promotes the changes that occur physiologically.
It is done by focusing the fascial system. The fascial system involves the connective tissues in the body. It releases soft tissues that are compressed. It adopts guided movements to give full relaxation to the tissues. The integrative massage therapy also uses bodywork techniques to promote circulation and to stimulate atrophied muscles.

Integrative massage therapy can be an effective remedy for many diseases and conditions including blood pressure, immune system dysfunction, arthritis and infertility.

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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[What is Champissage?]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=216 2009-10-27T09:37:54Z 2009-10-27T09:37:54Z Champissage is a term used to indicate a special type of Indian massage which is mainly given to head. It includes massaging the scalp, neck and face. It may also include upper arms, shoulders and ears.

Champissage Therapy

‘Champi’ is the traditional name of Champissage therapy. It is there for more than 1000 years and it is traditionally practiced in India to give the head full nourishment and relaxation.

Champissage is a short form or modern name which denotes the Indian head massage. It is mainly done to the head to improve the hair quality and to give nourishment to the scalp.


Benefits of Champissage

The champissage is a technique to provide total relaxation to the scalp, hair and the surrounding areas. The person feels rejuvenated and experiences tranquility.

The primary health benefits of the champissage therapy are:

  • It helps in balancing the energy flow in the head and around the head
  • Provides full relaxation to the scalp and head
  • Nourishes the scalp in an effective manner
  • It is a very safe massage to the head
  • It provides good sleep and promotes hair growth
  • Keeps the head cool and relaxed
  • The other parts like neck, shoulder, face and upper arms are also taken care along with the head
  • Gives quick relief from stress and pain occurred due to stress on the back, shoulders etc
  • Good remedy for stress and sleeplessness or insomnia
  • Allows free flow of energy
  • Provides a sense of comfort and peace
  • Feels very calm from inside after the massaging session
  • Reduces pain and gives relief from aches
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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Oncology Massage]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=213 2009-10-26T06:48:11Z 2009-10-26T06:48:11Z Oncology massage can be characterized as a scientific massage which is specially designed for the cancer patients. It is done to address the various health needs of the people affected with cancer. It is specially done in a harmless and productive way to make the cancer patient feel comfortable. Oncology massage also provide a painless massaging experience to the patients.

Special training is needed to perform an oncology massage. Medical institutions, massage schools, hospitals and cancer centers provide special training to the health professionals and doctors to perform the oncology massage. In this they are able to learn the right kind of massage, massage areas and massage techniques which will make the cancer patient cheerful.

Right Way of Doing Oncology Massage?

The conventional type of massage may hurt the cancer patient. So it is important to take care and care for the patient while massaging. It has to be done in a delicate manner which will not be painful. The body of a patient who is under cancer treatment will be fragile and there may be fluid build-up in some parts of the body. There is also a possibility of spreading cancerous tumors into other parts of the body.

Benefits of Oncology Massage

The primary benefits of oncology massage are:

  • Helps a patient to get rid of the lonely feeling
  • Strengthens the immune system by reducing the stress
  • Pain is reduced through the touch
  • The touch helps to be stress-free and to reduce strain
  • Nurture the body to be fine
  • Smooth and gentle touch helps to relax
  • Tiny circular motions gives total comfort
  • Gentle and flowing strokes provide a light experience which may bring happiness in the patient
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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Hawaiian Lomi Massage]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=209 2009-10-24T11:50:31Z 2009-10-24T11:49:17Z Hawaiian lomi massage is shortly known as lomi massage. The meaning of lomi lomi is ‘massage’. It is a traditional massage which had originated in Hawaii. It is done for healing purposes.

Hawaiian massage is a deep massage which is based on the philosophy known as Huna. It involves healing and bodywork.

The Huna philosophy assumes everything in the world needs love and harmony. That is why lomi massage is also called as loving hands massage. It is very gentle on the body and the gentle and deep massage works wonders to heal the pains and stress of the whole body.

Hawaiian Lomi Massage Chairs

The technological advancements have been successful to develop a chair which provide lomi massage. The Hawaiian lomi massage is now possible with the help of a chair! The chairs are specially designed to provide full massaging experience to the users.

The Hawaiian massaging chairs are made of leather, fabrics etc. These chairs provide deep and gentle massage to the tissues. These are capable of combining technology, design and rhythmic motions to provide a total healing massage.

The main benefits of the Hawaiian massaging chairs are:

  • It gives a true massage
  • Alleviates pains, stress and back pain
  • Improves sleep, arthritis pain, blood pressure and sports injuries
  • It ‘ s rhythmic motions massages the tissues deeply
  • Helpful for bursitis, fibromyalgia and diabetes
  • Provides a three dimensional massaging experience
  • It is available in different models
  • Uses advanced technology which is able to give complete massage
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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Massage Contraindications]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=206 2009-10-22T11:35:53Z 2009-10-22T11:35:53Z A massage contraindication is something which should not be massaged. It the contraindication is massaged, further injury will be the result and it might lead to even death.

The two primary contraindications are:

Local contraindications
It consists of the diseases which are related to pathology. In this case, many cautions have to be done before massaging any area of the body. The contraindications may be permanent or temporary.
Some of the diseases which cause local contraindications are bruises, acne vulgaris, hernia, open wounds, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome etc.

Absolute contraindications
In absolute contraindications the person is completely restricted from massage. It may cause death of the patient in some cases.
Some of the diseases which cause absolute contraindications are chicken pox, gout, fever, Hepatitis, lupus, influenza, measles, scabies etc.

Contraindications Massage Morphine

Morphine is used as a medicine for strong pain such as pain in the brain. It is a group of drug which fall under the category of narcotic pain relievers. Massage is not suggested when a person is taking high dose medications for strong pain such as morphine.

Contraindications Massage Antibiotics

Antibiotics are prescribed for different types of diseases. They are prescribed to kill the bacteria or to cure an injury. Massage is a taboo when a person is taking high dose antibiotics for some diseases because the body is already infected with a virus. This makes a contraindication and if any of the part is massaged it may release harmful chemicals from the muscles. This may be overload for the immune system and the viral infection healing process may get delayed.

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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Polarity Therapy]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=203 2009-10-20T10:43:24Z 2009-10-20T10:43:24Z Polarity therapy finds out the blockages and release energy. Energy flows in normal flow pattern and removes the blockages. It explores the different dimensions of human body and its condition.

Polarity therapy bridges the gap between mind, body and spirit. It suggest to take food rich in nutrition in its close natural form. Vegetables and fruits have to be consumed in the cooked form with lots of fluids.

What is Polarity Therapy?

Polarity therapy is a combination of modern medicine and alternative medicine. It is a comprehensive system which evolves around the concept of energy. It is done on the basis of diet, self awareness and exercise. Polarity therapy has relationship with tradition of Ayurveda, oriental therapies and hermetic philosophy.

Polarity therapy is formulated by Dr. Randolph Stone. He conducted studies for many years based on the power of healing energy. His study found out that the human energy is affected by diet, touch, motions, attitudes ans sounds.

Emotional Polarity Therapy

There are mainly three dimensions of polarity therapy. They are physical polarity, mental polarity and emotional polarity.

Emotional polarity therapy puts emphasis on the human energy field. The human energy field is influenced by many factors. It include touch, attitude, relationships, sounds, life experience, environmental factors and trauma. This proves the broad spectrum of polarity therapy.

Emotional polarity therapy is experienced as a universal pulsation of expansion or contraction and attraction. In this, energy is moved from a unique center which makes repulsion or attraction. It uses natural phenomenon as a source of energy tracking.

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Administrator http:// <![CDATA[Vibrational Healing]]> http://massagetherapy.ygoy.com/?p=199 2009-10-19T09:40:17Z 2009-10-19T09:40:17Z Vibrational healing is type of healing procedure. It reduces the imbalances and blockage in the body. It is also known as vibrational healing massage therapy or VHMT. A mix of massage therapies and techniques are used in this.

The vibrational therapy is based on the belief that everything in the body is functioning properly due to vibration. Vibration can empower the body by clearing the blockages and imbalances. It brings up a healthy flow which is beneficial for right walking, sitting, moving, standing etc.

Vibrational massage therapy is done in one hour. It may last for ninety minutes with or without clothes on. Quick results are seen in ten minutes.

Types of Vibrational Massages

The primary types of massage therapies which use vibration are:

  • Vibrational healing massage massage therapy
  • Samvahan
  • Musical vibration

Vibrational healing therapy completely uses vibration as a tool to heal and restore the blockages and bodily imbalances.

Samvahan is done by applying vibration and acupuncture to treat ailments. It is mainly used to treat spinal problems. It heals the imbalances of the spine.

Musical vibration therapy is done by using music and vibration at the sane time. The cells in the body are tuned to the correct frequency by applying vibration.

Benefits of Vibrational Healing

Vibration is used as a healing tool in vibrational healing. Using vibration is useful to improve the body balance. It makes good the senses such as feel, touch and see.

The primary benefits of vibrational healing are:

  • It reduces pain
  • Removes blockages in the body
  • Repairs the imbalances in the human body
  • Improves the quality of touch, smell and feel
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