http://www.massagemessage.com Specializing in information on all things related to massage therapy Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:26:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Russian sports massage is a type of sports massage that is therapeutic as well and was developed in the former Soviet Union. It uses specific techniques that focus on athletic training, sports performance, and recovery. Its benefits are obtained by the use of different manipulations of the body’s soft tissue ... http://www.massagemessage.com/types-of-massage/russian-sports-massage Tui Na massage is an oriental form of bodywork that originated in China more than 2000 years ago. Tui Na uses the flow of the body's energy or Qi through the meridians as it's therapeutic principle which is derived from traditional Chinese medicine. It works on bringing balance to the ... http://www.massagemessage.com/other-types-of-bodywork/tui-na Myofascial release is a very effective type of bodywork that incorporates the stretching and gentle sustained pressure on the soft tissue part of the body's connective tissue. This connective tissue or fascia is a thin tissue that surrounds all the organs and muscles in the body ... http://www.massagemessage.com/other-types-of-bodywork/myofascial-release The use of hot stones for the purpose of healing goes back to ancient times. It was not until 1993 when a massage therapist from Arizona by the name of Mary Nelson-Hennigan introduced her method of applying the use of hot stones to massage did Hot Stone Massage became known ... http://www.massagemessage.com/types-of-massage/hot-stone-massage Reflexology is a bodywork technique that involves the stimulation of nerves in the feet and hands by applying pressure to them with the thumbs, fingers, and knuckles. The feet are the primary focus of reflexology but the ears and hands may also be  used when there are contraindications such a ... http://www.massagemessage.com/other-types-of-bodywork/reflexology The application of massage therapy has certain postural and physical demands and the use of proper body mechanics will allow the therapist's body to be used in a careful, efficient and meticulous way. This involves good posture, balance, leverage, and using the right muscles at the right time when performing ... http://www.massagemessage.com/massage-therapy/body-mechanics Craniosacral therapy is a light-touch, non-invasive bodywork modality that is a gentle, hands-on approach of evaluating and enhancing the function of the craniosacral system.  The craniosacral system is a physiological system that provides the physical environment that is needed for the brain and spinal cord to develop and work efficiently ... http://www.massagemessage.com/other-types-of-bodywork/craniosacral-therapy Aromatherapy massage is known to alleviate stress and stress-related conditions such as insomnia but also digestive problems, headache, back pain, and even premenstrual syndrome in woman. This is a type of massage therapy which uses essential oils added to the massage oil being used or directly to the skin mixed ... http://www.massagemessage.com/other-types-of-bodywork/oils-used-in-aromatherapy Rolfing Structural Integration is a type of deep myofascial release incorporating movement and posture education and was founded by Ida Rolf in the 1950's. Dr. Rolf was a scientist specializing in biochemistry who came to the conclusion that the body is a continuous network of tissues rather than a collection ... http://www.massagemessage.com/other-types-of-bodywork/rolfing Stretching and massage therapy go hand in hand when it comes to better flexibility and overall health. Stretching as well as other forms of bodywork such as massage bring relaxation to the body and help release accumulated tensions. Relaxation of the mind and body makes for a healthier person. ... http://www.massagemessage.com/massage-therapy/massage-and-stretching