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Deep Tissue Massage - Articles
Swedish Or Deep Tissue Massage
by
Lance B.
Posted
Thu 30 Apr 2009 1:49pm
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like choosing between Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage?
Here's a little background to give you a better idea of which to pick.
Swedish Massage:
Uses firm but gentle... of individual muscles, friction, hacking or tapping, and vibration
Swedish massage was the foundation for other types of Western Massage, including Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue
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10 Areas to cover with a deep tissue massage.
by
Sunstone
Posted
Sat 21 Nov 2009 10:34pm
Massage treatments come in many forms. Every treatment is customized to the particular person as everyone does not have the same tense areas.
A general full body relaxation massage however can vary widely but includes treatment of the same structures.
A one hour appointment is required to get the most out of the treatment and gives
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Deep Tissue Sports Massage
by
Lucy J.
Posted
Wed 15 Jul 2009 5:41pm
One of the most important types of massage to learn about is the deep tissue sports massage. This is a massage technique that is commonly used in sports and which helps the athletes to stay limber and flexible and help prevent injury.
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Deep Massage for Shoulder Pain
by
Chris M.
Posted
Mon 16 Mar 2009 3:20pm
a deep tissue massage? You bet it would - but who’s going to do it?
The Tennis Ball Solution
The problems with massages:
they can be expensive
sometimes difficult to find... Yourself
Here’s a thought - make yourself happy. Okay, don’t get any off-color ideas - I’m talking massage. Deep tissue massage / trigger point therapy. Get a tennis ball
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Massotherapy in Beijing lily massage
by
lily
Posted
Sat 02 Oct 2010 6:41am
popular forms of massotherapy include deep tissue massage, sports massage, and Swedish massage, and trigger point therapy. Deep tissue massage is a technique that focuses on the manipulation of the deep layers of muscle tissue. The tense areas of the body are massaged by the hands using deep pressure and slow strokes. It works to release tension by loosening
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Spinal Decompression & Deep Tissue Laser For Disc Herniations
by
Dr. Eben Davis
Posted
Wed 03 Mar 2010 12:00am
about 5 years ago, our treatment approach consisted of chiropractic adjustments, cervical or lumbar traction, deep tissue massage, acupuncture, special exercises, ice/heat... reflect this.
Now, fast forward to the year 2010, and the new kid on the block is the LiteCure LCT-1000, class IV Deep Tissue Laser . Class IV lasers are much more powerful
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“Kneading” to Feel Better Through Massage Therapy
by
stuart
Posted
Wed 14 Jan 2009 8:22pm
and vertigo.Although there are several types of massage therapy available, I am only going to focus on Swedish Massage and Deep Tissue Massage.
>> Read complete article ( then come back here..., they are expressions often uttered during and after a massage. As an occupational therapist I have provided massage as an integral part of treatment but there’s nothing like being the recipient
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Now Offering Massage Therapy!
by
Dr. Gray
Posted
Thu 05 Nov 2009 12:00am
Gray Chiropractic would like to welcome Karen Ingram to the team. Karen is a licensed massage therapist and will be a welcome addition to our staff. Whatever your pleasure, be it a nice relaxing Swedish massage to a strong deep-tissue massage, she’s been trained and practicing her craft for several years. If you’ve never had a hot stone
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The Aftermath of Massage
by
Brett - Sheer Balance
Posted
Sun 18 Jan 2009 1:57am
really mean ‘medicated’. I have been so tense for so long, that these massages were much more therapy than pampering.
I love deep tissue massage. Call me a sucker for pain, but deep tissue massage really works out the kinks that result from stress and tension. Although the first massage was meant for my whole body, my therapist focused on my upper back
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Article Series--Exercise and Massage Therapy, Part 2
by
Mark D.
Posted
Sun 24 Aug 2008 7:30pm
. The massage strokes are often in the direction of the heart. Oil or other lotions are used to allow for smooth massage strokes.
Deep Tissue Massage - This type of massage is a favorite among exercisers because it focuses on joints and muscle groups. The massage therapist pinpoints deep layers of the soft tissues to relieve pain or stress
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