When we talk about massage, you may get pretty diverse and different impressions. Most of us ask from our close friends or relatives for a massage, but; despite all good faith, the massager fails to give us a good massage. In some instances, it may be even be harmful for our body. because he/she rapidly feels tiredness, impact of massage will not be lasting.
Above all, we should note that massaging is not heavy rubbing. The goal of the massage is to be able to reach upper levels in terms of condition and fitness and to increase the performance by ensuring relaxation.
It is already known that the initial practices of massaging had been applied in. China and India in BC 3,000. The first known written sources on this matter had been authored by the ancient Greek physicians.
In Ancient Greek, the word “massein” meant rubbing. . As known, the most renowned form of massaging is rubbing. Massaging from that time to the current time has been applied to ensure relaxation and rest.
In addition to this, the healing power of the massaging activities has been used for centuries. People have relied on massaging during the Rome Empire time particularly in the sporting activities and Olympic games. At that time, athletes were rubbed with preparatory oil before the contests.
The classical massaging which is in current use (Russian-Swedish massage) has taken its shape starting from the 19th century. Its manipulations and descriptions have been made by Hoffa who introduced its characteristics in the late 19th century. The basic massaging actions and moves which are classified as Öfrelaj, petrisaj, friction, percussion and vibration; Now that application of massage techniques in Today, bases these 5 techniques classical massage also bases all other massaging techniques.
Classical Massage
It is a massage type preferred to ensure fresh start in the day and to get rid of tiredness and stress; it is mostly applied as a method of resting and relaxation. What matters most in this sort of massaging action is to ensure that the person or the subject will feel relaxed and vibrant in a comfortable and enjoyable environment. It is generally performed by massage oil; but it is also possible depending on the request of the subject to perform the classical massage without using any lubricant.
Aroma therapy
It is a massaging method performed by using the massage oils prepared with the mixtures obtained from the plant essences.  It is relaxing, resting and virating as well as provoking and stimulating. Actually the aroma therapy is not limited to massaging alone. It may also be performed in the forms of bathing and compress in reliance on the use of plant essences and oils which will disseminate energy and chemicals that will be beneficial for the body.. The plant essences and oils are obtained via distillation. Aromatic oils are easily absorbed by the body in comparison to the cosmetic oils; they have almost no side effect. . What matters most is to use them properly. . The basic oils should not be applied to the body directly. They have to be mixied with other oils before use. It is also necessary to apply a small portion of the mixture to a certain part of the body before total use to determine the reaction of the body to the substance. Currently, the aromatic oils and massage is being used to ensure relaxation and resting as well as for healing purposes.
La Stone Therapy
It is a massaging type which is applied by rubbing the heated stones all over the body; the stones are then deliberately left on a given spot on the body to ensure that the heat penetrates through the body. The massage is performed by heated or cooled volcanic stones based on a special method and technique. It is believed that this performance will remove the negative electricity from the body.
Athletic Massage
It is a massage type that is mostly used in athletic events. What distinguishes the sports massage from the classical massages is the different times and period of the rythms and pressure. Moreover, stimulating moves are dominant and applied as specific to the branch.
Shiatsu
It is a massage type that originated in Japan and seeks to heal the problem. It is performed by fingers and pressure over certin points of the body. The fingers travel all over the skin and underskin tissues.
Thai
The Thai massage is mostly performed in Thailand; the Indian Yoga and Chinese traditional medical approaches constitute the very base of this massage type.. It mostly includes pressing and stretching moves. It is not performed over the naked body; it is perfomed on floor.
Reiki
It is an old healing method that had been invented. by a Christian priest Dr. Miako Usui in Japan in the 19th century. yüzyılda Japonya’da yeniden keşfedilen eski bir tedavi yöntemidir. Its literal meaning is the universal living energy.
Refleksoloji
Reflexology is based on the idea that the feet are the mirrors of the body. The feet represent the human body and every spot corresponds to a certain area in the body. It is believed that the body gives a certain reaction to the massage which stimulates the body. The reaction by the subject to some certain points will help the observer identify the problem in the represented area. Subsequently the problem is removed via the necessary manipulations. For this reason, reflexology is a massage of balance; and it ensures that the individual feels good in emotional, physical and spiritual terms and makes him balanced.
Above all, it shoul be noted that massage does not increase active strength and power of the muscle. The strength and power of the muscle may be increased by proper exercises alone. . The most important impactof the massage on the muscle is its effect on the tonus. With the regulation of the muscle tonus, the muscle will flex strongly and that way it will become durable. The goal of the massage is to attain a high conditional level and to increase the performance by ensuring relaxation.
 The impacts of the massage may be classified as primary and secondary impacts. The primary impacts become visible instantly whereas the secondary impacts may become observable with the time. However, it is not possible to make sharp assessments and draw certain lines between the impacts.
The impacts and outcome at the end of the massage may be considered as a chain reaction. The primary impact which emerged as an increase in the blood circulation during this chain circulation will subsequently lead to secondary impacts like cell nutrition and quick recovery. Discharge of the metabolites via blood circulation, alleviation of edema and recovery of the micro traumas create secındary impacts.. At the end, overall performance gets better. When elasticity improves in the connecting tissues after massages, the joint move ability becomes stronger and the accompanying spiritual relief removes the spiritual tension; this will lead to better performance and increase concentration ability.
 The area of application in the classical massage is the skin and the underskin muscles. The impact on these tissues is visible in the massage area as well as it is distributed via the body fluids through the other parts of the body.
The most important primary impact of the massage is its impact on the muscle tonus . This will ensure overall relaxation. This massage will also serve to ensure functionality in the muscle and the joint tissue. It will further ensure formation of durable and vibrant tissue.
Because the joint tissues are the most common tissues in the body, it has a visible impact on the mobility of the body. In the times of chronic stress or long term immovability, the joint tissue becomes stronger and thicker and loses its ability to move. Massage is ideal to cure this defect. Heat is emitted via head stretch and friction and the energy level of the tissue increase. This way, the move of the fluids accelerates.
 When the body is unable to preserve the nutritious elements and to discharge the waste products from the muscle by constant flexing and stretching, energy is exhausted and the muscle gets tired. . This time, the responses may include muscle spasm and chronic stress Massage may remove these problems. Moreover, massaging is also an important healer to remove the pains associated with the lack of blood in the tissue.
For maximum performance, proper emotional stimulation is required. Low level emotional stimulation may lead to laziness, sleepeness whereas high level emotional stimulation may lead to anxiety. Different massaging techniques ensure optimum level emotional stimulation. Slow soft and lubricant touches have sedative impacts. Strong petrisaj and percussion are energetic and vibrant techniques.
-It accelerates blood circulation, improves bloos circulation, has a healing impact on heart, veins and brain
- Strengthens the muscles in the body
- Increases the amount of blood in the flex of heart muscle, reduces the impulse during relaxation
- Regulates blood pressure
- Prevents increase in the blood pressure during moves and stress
- Prevents obesity
- Regulates intestine moves and facilitates digestion
- Increases the amount of oxygen passing through the brain and increases mental sharpness and creative thinking
- Regulates lenfoma circulation
- Increases capacity of the lungs
- Keeps the metabolism vibrant during action or rest
- Accelerates healing period following traumas
- Reduces fat ration in the blood
- Regulates bad and good cholestoral levels
- Coordinates all organs in the body
- Increases flexibility of the joints, alleviates waist and neck pains
- Hardening of the bones
- Increases resistance of the body against illnesses, increase durability and resistance of the immune system
- Alleviates fatigue
- Removal of sleepness problem and ensure constitutional relaxation
- Stimulates releases of endorphin known as the hormone of happiness
- Delays aging process and makes the skin vibrant and alive
- Gives moral, self confidence and optimism .
WARNING
Use by pregnants, people who had heart surgeries and who hold a heart battery, patients suffering from epilepsy and people who have broken bones is not appropriate. In the events when its use is necessary, consultation with a competent doctor is required. |
