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How to know what kind of massage you need?

Have you ever seen so many massage options that you don’t know which one to choose? If this happens, then it’s time for you to learn how to pick the right massage for you.

Massages are ancient healing methods that are meant to treat specific needs, and although there are over 200 different techniques, the goal will always be to make you feel better than before.

In order to know what kind of massage you need, you must focus on how you are feeling. Asking yourself these questions might help: are you feeling pain? are you stressed? Are you feeling muscular tension? or do you feel emotionally drained?

Remember that not all messages are meant to be relaxing, so if you don’t want any surprises in the massage room, it’s better to know in advance what each type of massage is good for.

Massages for pain relief

When you have a more specific ailment, a traditional massage won’t be as helpful. You need massages with proper techniques to help tackle pain from the source.

Deep tissue massage

Deep tissue massage is ideal for treating chronic muscle pain, injury, imbalance, and stiff spots like the shoulders and neck.
It employs a technique consisting of slow strokes, and deep finger pressure on engaged areas, in this way helping to release chronic patterns of tension.

Therapeutic Massage

Depending on your condition, Therapeutic Massage can be used to loosen muscles, increase flexibility, improve muscle tone, and circulation. It can be helpful for injuries, cancer care, and inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.
The main goal of Therapeutic Massage is to relieve soreness through its technique involving concentrated pressure using forearms and elbows.

Massages for relaxation and stress relief

All the stress from daily demands accumulates in specific areas of the body, these messages are perfect for when you need to unwind and reset your body and mind.

Swedish massage

It is a gentle, and nice full-body massage, ideal for people who have accumulated tension, and are sensitive to touch.
Swedish massage releases endorphins and makes you feel more energetic. It also helps calm the nervous system and relax muscular tension.

Hot stone massage

Hot stone massage provides full relaxation through warm heated stones, which not only feel great but are placed on points thought to energetically balance the body and the mind.

Massages for emotional healing

Certain emotions may be biochemically stored in our bodies, through massage there’s access to the soft tissues, allowing this emotional energy to be unlocked.

Aromatherapy massage

Aromatherapy massage is a holistic method that involves essential oils, when you inhale and absorb these molecules through the skin, it affects the limbic system, a region of the brain involved in emotion.

Aromatherapy massage has shown to reduce anxiety, improve your mood, reduce symptoms of depression and strengthen your immune system.

Pick the massage that best satisfies your needs at Clinical Massage & Spa Aruba, and have a unique transforming experience.