Do you feel that you have a huge number of duties and tasks you have to complete daily? Do you find yourself thinking that 24 hours a day is definitely not enough for you to deal with work, family and relationships? Many people live a fast paced life that causes a lot of stress. There is always too little time and the "to do" list just seems growing. This kind of situation affects both the body and the mind. You start to feel more anxious and nervous and this takes a toll on your relationships with colleagues and family members. Your body also goes on strike from fatigue, resulting in headaches, tense muscles and skin problems.
One solution to all these complaints is massage therapy. It was used already in ancient times by the Egyptians and the Romans who used it mainly for pleasure. The Chinese and the Japanese also had their own techniques which were used in medicine. Despite the different areas of use, massage techniques have grown and developed over the years. Nowadays there are records of over 80 techniques that are all used for different purposes. The most common technique is Swedish massage. It improves the circulation using movements like stretching, percussion and applying pressure. This relieves the tension in the muscles and helps to improve joint mobility.
Another form of massage therapy that has developed from the Japanese technique shiatsu, is neuromuscular therapy. Despite the complicated name, the principles are fairly easy - it is a deep tissue massage that stimulates certain trigger points in the body. Every point has it's own purpose and affects the body differently, so this kind of massage should definitely be performed by a professional.
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