Common Types Of Massages And Their Uses

• Swedish massage - this is a gentle full-body massage involving long flowing strokes and kneading. It’s best suited for people who are unfamiliar with massages and also have a sensitivity to touch.
• Aromatherapy massages - these massages combine essential oils with soft gentle pressure techniques to help boost moods, reduce stress and relieve pain and muscle tension.
• Hot stone massage - this type of massage uses heated stones that are placed all over the body along with similar techniques to Swedish massages to improve blood flow, relieve tension and ease muscle pain.
• Deep tissue massage - this massage style uses a lot more pressure than other massages. It’s a good choice for people with chronic muscle and pain problems. It helps relieve tight muscles, chronic muscle pain, and anxiety.
• Sports massage - these are excellent for very active people who suffer from repetitive injuries to specific muscles. It can also help prevent sports-related injuries by increasing flexibility and relieving pain.
• Reflexology massages apply pressure to the hands, feet and ears to help people relax and relieve anxiety. It’s a great massage alternative for people who don’t like to be touched on their whole body.
• Prenatal massages are ideal for pregnant women suffering from lower back pain as well as leg and hip pain caused by swelling. It’s also a good way to help pregnant woman relieve stress in a natural, safe way.