Massage

The word spa is taken from the famous natural mineral water springs at Spa in Belgium and has become used as a common noun to describe any place with a mineral or medicinal spring. Hydro is a prefix meaning produced or derived from water or the flow and movement in water and one obvious example is "Hydroelectricity" electricity derived from Water.So the point of all this is to try and define the word Hydrospa and my own thinking is that is a spa effect derived form the movement or flow of water.Water is an amazing resource. With out we would not survive on the planet. A liquid that we can drink and sustain life but is a fluid capable of being solid when frozen and often used in physiotherapy to help recovery from injuries and to relieve muscle stiffness and aches by assisting in the reduct...

If your busy schedule is leaving you stressed out and feeling tense and pressured, take some time to relax with a professional massage... especially one in which aromatic oils are used.While massage itself serves to reduce physical strain, the addition of essential oils will take the overall effect to entirely new levels.With the proven effectiveness of aromatherapy oils, the body responds amazingly well to certain aromatic compounds, due to the volatile nature of the oils. When inhaled, for example, some preparations create a relaxation response that can reduce physical as well as mental stress. Some oils are also absorbed by the skin and can enhance the overall effect achieved by the fragrance.But it's important to use natural oils, those extracted from plants, rather than synthetic form...

The benefits of massage therapy is the whole body experience. It incorporates the healing into the effects it has on the physical body and the mind.Massage and it's many various techniques are ages old it is one of the most intuitive forms of therapy. There are numerous benefits to massage therapy from increasing circulation and increasing mobility. Basic benefits of massage therapy is the increased circulation of the blood in any area that is massaged and that increase in blood flow naturally aids in the healing process.Numerous studies can attest to the benefits of massage therapy. What are some of the benefits that might be seen in the medical world today that utilize various forms of massage therapy?Benefits of Massage Therapy Has Been Shown To:improve health and benefit a person's qua...

Many people regularly visit massage therapist mainly because they like the heavenly feeling. In fact massage has much more to offer than just pleasure.Massage therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing them. The goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being.The direct effect of the massage is to improve circulation and increase the blood flow. This is bringing fresh oxygen to the tissues of the human body and thus improving their health and condition. Massage also helps specific conditions by reducing back pain, increase joint flexibility, exercise and stretch weak, tight muscles, and relieve migraine pain. Future mothers can also benefit from massage therapy as it assist with shorter, easier labor ...

Swedish massage information and tips. Swedish massage is a massage form that uses kneading, circular movements, and flowing strokes of the hands to in increase the bodies circulation by following the blood flow to the heart. A Swedish massage practitioner will also work on the deeper muscles of the body to bring about a feeling of well being.The 5 basic Swedish massage strokes: Petrissage: kneading motions. Effleurage: deeper penetration. Friction: circular motions. Tapotement: is rhythmic percussion, using the edge of the palm or the heel of the hand. Vibration: rapidly shaking. When giving a massage therapy the practitioner will usually apply cream, oil or a lotion to the skin in order to reduce the friction and help towards smoother strokes. Swedish massage is the most popular, widel...

Hydromassage & Hydrotherapy are two concepts that you can only enjoy with a Hot Tub.The combination of warm water with, massage Jets and buoyancy helps to provide a pleasant sensation that not only is able to bring relief to muscles & joints but is also able to relax the mind and body.Modern Hot tubs have an increased number of more powerful jets strategically placed for maximum benefit, every model offers supreme therapeutic support in a carefree setting. This helps to increase blood flow and aid circulation, reducing muscle strain and soreness, and helping to relieve pressure and tension throughout your body. Calculated buoyancy (and a corresponding feeling of weightlessness) blends perfectly with swirling warm water to deliver a relaxing soak with healing properties. In fact, you'll fee...

For thousands of years warm water has been a great relief for many of the ailments that the rich fabric of life brings.In ancient Times in Egypt, Greece & Rome it was a very common practice to enjoy long hot soaks, not only was it considered to be a ritual but much more than that it was known to help bring relief from the very many aches and pains of life. In those days there were small water pools which had warm water piped into them from natural hot springs. We still have those today but these usually smell of sulfur and are not always pleasant.The belief which I do not accept for one moment is that it is only natural hot springs that have any beneficial healing effect as the chemicals in these pools are supposed to have magical cures, but it is in fact just the warm water that d...