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Cellulite, edema and rejuvenation: choose massage according to the type of problem
Together with a specialist, we understand the types of massage aimed at solving specific problems.
Classification of massage: types and techniques
Massage can be called one of the most popular cosmetic and medical procedures. This is both a method of therapeutic action and prevention. With the help of massage headaches, problems with the spine, the consequences of trauma, some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, hypertension, asthma, and neuralgia are treated. Massage has taken its place of honor among aesthetic manipulations. With the help of the procedure, you can get rid of excess weight, cellulite, maintain good muscle tone and tighten the skin, smooth out wrinkles on the face and look much younger.
Types of massage
All types of massages can be roughly divided into such subspecies:
therapeutic;
hygienic;
sports.
1. Hygienic massage
The task of hygienic massage is to raise immunity, strengthen the body’s defenses by improving blood microcirculation, which contributes to the flow of oxygen to the internal organs. Hygienic massage can be carried out manually using devices. This type of massage includes self-massage.
Cosmetological face massage (a type of hygienic massage) is aimed primarily at rejuvenation, improving blood circulation and cellular respiration. Cosmetological massage is carried out in several techniques:
classic (includes rubbing and stroking);
myostimulation (impact on the deeper layers of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles for the purpose of rejuvenation);
lymphatic drainage massage (against edema, ensures the outflow of lymph);
lifting massage (smoothing wrinkles, improving skin turgor);
cleansing (helps to get rid of skin problems).
Cosmetological facial massage can be either manual or hardware.
2. Therapeutic massage
The main purpose of therapeutic massage is to alleviate the patient’s condition with various diseases, for example, joints, spine, headaches. As a rule, a therapeutic massage is prescribed by a specialist after an appropriate diagnosis has been made. Therapeutic massage is classic, segmental-reflex (there is pressure on problem areas for the purpose of healing), connective tissue (impact on the deep layers of the skin and connective tissues), point (or periosteal), hardware.
3. Sports massage
Sports massage can be hygienic (including self-massage before training), preliminary (before big competitions, it can be warming up, warming up, toning or soothing), training and restorative.
Other classification: general, local and self-massage
General massage affects the entire human body, not only the epidermis, but also the circulatory and lymphatic systems, as well as the muscle frame. Massage has a beneficial effect on the weight of the body as a whole, giving a feeling of relaxation, relaxation for the nervous system, getting rid of pain, muscle recovery. General massage helps to cope with edema, improves general condition, helps to normalize blood pressure and weight loss.
Local massage implies the impact on some specific areas: for example, the lumbar spine, arms and legs, the cervical and collar area, etc. Local massage allows you to solve specific medical or hygienic tasks.
By the nature of the impact, massage can be manual and hardware
Hand massage performed using 4 techniques: rubbing, stroking, vibration, kneading.
Hardware massage is widely used in modern cosmetology and is currently presented in several variations.
Whirlpool baths – the massage effect is created using jets of water of varying intensity.
Vacuum massage – due to pressure drops, the effect of a deep massage is created. Another option for this effect is vacuum roller massage.
Vibromassage – provides for a local impact on certain areas, but it can also be general. It should be noted that this type of massage has contraindications.
Lymphatic drainage massage – is aimed primarily at getting rid of edema, as it affects the lymphatic system of the body. Helps to reduce weight.
Anti-cellulite – helps to cope with cellulite, is often used in a set of measures to solve this problem.
In addition to these types of massage, there are so-called exotic… Exotic massages include Thai, Turkish, Indonesian, shiatsu, massage with stones, shells, “singing bowls”, etc. Some areas are based on the technique of acupressure (Thai, Shiatsu, stone massage), Indonesian provides for the effects of aromatherapy, and Turkish includes a preliminary visit to the bath and the use of a hard washcloth for the massage procedure.