Classical Massage
The Western world of popular classic massage techniques are based on the Swedish masseur Per Henrik Ling. He rediscovered the therapeutic possibilities of massaging in the twentieth century.
In classic massage pressure is applied with the hands to tissues and muscles through movement. This has firstly a direct physical effect on the body and the cramped and stretched muscles begin to relax. Secondly, a massage can also have a positive influence on other body functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure or digestion. In classical massage there are essentially four basic techniques: smoothing (Effleurage), kneading (Petrissage), rubbing (friction) and palpitating (Tapotement). The masseur uses massage oil or cream, so that his hands move smoother over the skin of the patient.
Application method:
The theoretical basis of various types of massage differs considerably. They are also developed for completely different treatments and therefore effect the body in many different ways. Here are the most important applications for a classical massage.
- Local increase of blood flow
- Lowering of blood pressure and pulse
- Increase blood circulation
- Decrease blood pressure and regulate heartbeat
- Muscle relaxation
- Dissolving adhesions and scars
- Improving wound healing
- Pain relief
- Deeper influence on internal organs through reflex arcs
- Mental Relaxation
- Reduction of stress hormones (cortisol and others)
- Improvement of cell metabolism in tissues
- Relaxation of the skin and connective tissue
- Influence on the vegetative nervous system
