What is an oriental massage?
Oriental massage is an ancient form of therapy designed to relieve pain and tension in joints and muscles, reducing stress, increasing blood circulation and maintaining an overall healthy body and peaceful mind. This type of massage originated in the Far East and is based on Chinese medicine theories using the energy concept or chi that flows throughout the body. This form of therapy treats the gentle parts of the body by massaging them with fingers, palm trees and palms using massage oils. There are several types of oriental massage methods, but the most popular are Thai, Shiatsu and Indonesian-Javan massages, all of which focus on the body pressure points, similar to Chinese acupuncture methods. This form of massage includes techniques of breathing and stretching. Thai therapy is also called "lazy yoga", because instead of the patient attempt to stretch part of the body, therapist or a qualified masseur performs the act of stretching. This type of oriental massage specifically affects the nervous system and equals the flow of energy in the body,Which leads to a more harmonized body and mind. It also increases flexibility when done regularly.
Shiatsu, another form of ancient oriental massage, was developed in Japan. This method is similar to Chinese acupuncture, except that only fingers are used instead of using needles. Deep breathing is an important factor in this method. Shiatsu can strengthen the immune system and, if practiced regularly, the patient may develop better digestion and reproduction systems. Another benefit to the body through consistent shiatsu is better posture. Shiatsu often leads to a peaceful mind.
Indonesian-Javanská massage is carried out by the therapist using hands and joints. This pit is an excellent therapy that helps relieve muscle pain and tension. Hands and joints are used to massage the body, so this type of oriental massage can be somewhat painful, but the benefits equal to the benefits of Thai and sHIATSU.
Oriental massage has become a popular form of therapy around the world. Different methods of Chinese and Japanese massages are used in centers of drug rehabilitation and in hospitals for cancer and patients with immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). These methods are used as a form of relaxation that help patients control and reduce stress and maintain balance between body and soul.