Shiatsu massage uses comfortable pressure, touch and manipulative techniques that manipulate the muscles and deep tissue to achieve a release of toxins from the muscles. The word shiatsu means "finger pressure" in Japanese is also known as acupressure and a finger pressure massage technique which was founded on the system of Chinese meridians. The treatment brings about a sense of relaxation while stimulating blood and lymphatic flow.
Unlike the massages of Western cultures where the therapist uses kneading, the Shiatsu practitioner uses pressure and stretching. Practitioners believe that diseases are the result of blocked or unbalanced energy, the same view as Chinese acupuncture. Shiatsu is a form of complementary or alternative medicine treatment that promotes relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief and a strengthening of the body’s resistance to disease and disorder.
Some people cry, laugh, and experience joy or stillness during Shiatsu massage. These are reactions that the body is breaking through old energy patterns and emerging into a healthier side. Massage therapists also use shiatsu massage to treat common psychological and physical complaints. It alleviates disorders such as anxiety, nausea, stiffness, headaches, depression, cramps or arthritis. When a participant suffers the above “body’s malfunctions” they believe it is not a source of discomfort but as a symptom of hyperactive or underproductive chi energy.
Shiatsu massage therapist will ask about symptoms, ailments and then do a light massage to feel where there are pressure points which are tight or tender. There are 14 different meridians which the practitioner will address during the treatment. They are associated with all function of organs in the body.
Shiatsu massage has some similarities to deep tissue massage, involve deep breathing, rotating and stretching joints and manipulating pressure points. Shiatsu treatments are best done on a regular basis in order to experience the most benefits.
You can now search for available massage therapists and SPAs offering Shiatsu massage near you in London and around the United Kingdom on Massages Me UK.
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