Swedish massage is the most common and best-known type of massage. A swedish massage can be very relaxing and it is slow and gentle. It involves working with oil and lotion (your option) and performing massage strokes. The movements warm up the muscle tissue and breaking up adhesions known as "knots". The benefit of a swedish massage is that it can relax the muscle spasms and relieves tension. It can help to prevent or delay muscle atrophy which is a result from forced inactivity. It can also return blood flow to the heart. It can stimulte lymphatic circulation and hastening the elimination of the wastes and the toxic debris. This type of massage can also be beneficial by having stretching fascia and by increasing range of motions. It prevents the formation of ashesions, decreases the inflammation, swelling in the joints, and edema. This massage can affect the nervous system as well; it can be sedative or it may be stimulating as it all depends on the type and the length of the massage is given. It can help to also reduce insomnia. While receiving a swedish massage, it provides emotional/mental benefits by reducing the sense of isolation and increases the overall sense of well-being.
Shiatsu massage is a form of acupressure that was founded in Japan in the twentieth century. It is based on its health and healing on the traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine teaches people how to learn to optimize in their consumption of their energy and to help prevent the depletion of energy. A shiatsu massage is "point" pressure type of massage which is the main technique. There are other techniques in this type of massage which is softening, stretching, joint rotation, and percussion. The point of the session is to increase the flow of purified, relaxed energy by releasing the tension and rebalancing the body. The benefits are relaxation by decreasing stress. It helps to balance the body. It can increase range of motion in your joints and by decreasing joint pain. Bringing up positive energy and increases circulation. It can help with headaches, neck and shoulder stiffness. Also it can assist to help prevent of diseases which can be maintain even flow of Chi.