Massage has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, if you need or want a massage,
you can choose from among 80 massage therapy styles with a wide variety of pressures,
movements, and techniques. These all involve pressing, rubbing, or manipulating muscles and
other soft tissues with hands and fingers. Sometimes even forearms, elbows, or feet are used.
Here is information you can use to help you decide what types of massage will work best for
you.
Which Massage Styles Are Best?
You may have noticed that different massage styles are popular at different times. Styles
used in massage therapy range from long, smooth strokes to short, percussive strokes. Some
massage therapists use oils and lotions; others do not. Most massage therapists have clients
unclothe for a massage, but some do not. A massage can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 2
hours.
Before you can decide which massage style is best for you, you need to ask yourself a question.
Do you simply want a massage for relaxation and stress control? Or do you need symptom
relief or help with a certain health condition? Before booking a massage, let the therapist know
what you're looking for and ask which style the therapist uses. Many use more than one style.
Or the therapist may customize your massage, depending on your age, condition, or any special
needs or goals you have.
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Source: WebMD
Courtesy: Health Prior 21.

