What is special about shiatsu?
The massage therapist works with the pads of his thumbs and palms, consistently pressing on certain points and holding the pressure for several seconds. There is almost no sliding on the skin, as in a classic massage, so the procedure can be performed through thin clothing, without oil. Shiatsu is used for tension headaches, muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, sleep disorders and general fatigue. The method refers to traditional practices and serves as a complement, not a replacement, for treatment.
What does massage give?
Massage improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in the affected area, relieves muscle spasm, reduces pain and increases mobility. For chronic back and neck pain, it is included in standard treatment regimens along with physical therapy.
The effect is cumulative: after one session, temporary relaxation occurs, and a lasting result appears by the end of a course of 8–10 procedures.
Main types
- classical and medical - basic healing techniques
- massage of individual areas - collar, lower back, joints
- rehabilitation – after injuries and operations
- sports - preparation for exercise and recovery after it
- relaxing and SPA techniques - relieving tension and stress
Contraindications
Massage is not performed in acute inflammatory processes and high temperature, purulent skin diseases, vein thrombosis, bleeding, in the acute period of injury and in case of malignant neoplasms without the consent of the oncologist. For hypertension, pregnancy and after operations, the technique and treatment areas are selected separately.