Acupressure Shiatsu Massage Is A Preventative And Healing Therapy To Treat Psychological And Physical Health Conditions
Most psychological and physical ailments are better addressed by being treated by a qualified doctor; however, alternative treatments and medicines may be a viable option for the healing of these problems. In truth, alternative therapies like acupressure massage in the form of shiatsu massage are becoming a reliable and well-trusted choice by a lot of people in the West. Even Hollywood personalities and celebrities visit alternative practitioners, therapists, and doctors to boost their general health and well being.
Acupressure shiatsu massage is one among many applications that individuals actually depend on to help uplift their spiritual condition and overall health. So, if you have certain psychological and physical issues, acupressure shiatsu massage therapy can be an excellent way to better your condition.
This type of massage does not wholly resolve but relieve various body disorders like headaches, cramps, pulled muscles, nausea, stiffness, stress, depression, and anxiety. It has been seen to be helpful by applying pressure on certain acupuncture points on the problematic areas of the body.
A type of Chinese healing practice acupressure, shiatsu massage balances the energy in your body. The word shiatsu is actually made up of two Japanese words “shi” (which means finger) and “atsu” (which means pressure). Sometimes, it is referred to as Zen shiatsu and aims to unite the spiritual, medical, and philosophical levels of the body.
Zen Shiatsu Massage Therapy
Western societies have fully embraced this ancient type of massage therapy. Actually, several massage techniques have evolved from this therapy, which combines the philosophy of chi or life energy that circulates throughout the body along energy pathways called meridians. If this chi flows freely along the meridians, it transports strong energy in the body and takes out wasted energy and toxins out of the body.
However, the flow of chi oftentimes becomes blocked or diverted which throws off the natural balance of energy: the Yin and Yang. This causes the body to become psychologically and physically ill. To treat this negative state of health, the meridians that are blocked needs to be cleared and the chi flow return to its smooth normal movement. This is achieved with acupressure shiatsu massage.
According to Oriental Medicine, problems such as indigestion, swollen joints, sleeplessness, depression, and headaches are not seen as the reason for the discomfort; it sees these problems as signs or symptoms of an underlying hyperactive or underproductive chi, both of which are deemed negative conditions. It considers acupressure shiatsu massage therapy as an effective way to cure these conditions.
How Is Acupressure Shiatsu Performed?
Before your therapist administers acupressure massage therapy on you, he or she will first need to make a diagnosis of your problem, in this instance, to locate and evaluate where the chi or energy may be siphoned or blocked or where it circulates healthily. Your therapist may ask you what type of ailment you are suffering from. After that, he/she will begin performing light massage to determine where the stiff or tender acupoints are. After establishing a diagnosis, your therapist will apply firm pressure on the acupoints running along the fourteen meridians of your body using his/her fingers, palms, thumbs, palms, knees, knuckles, feet, and elbows.
Since acupressure shiatsu massage is usually administered with the patient’s clothes fully on, it is recommended that your wear clothing that is thin, comfortable, and loose, like cloth or linen. During an acupressure procedure, expect manipulating, rotation, and stretching of your acupoints, and to perform some deep breathing as well. You probably may feel a slightly uncomfortable feeling after the therapy, which is normal.
When you combine acupressure shiatsu massage therapy with a healthy lifestyle and diet, and a good physical workout it can lead to an enhanced state of well being. If you receive the therapy on a regular basis, it can be a preventative measure to specific psychological and health conditions.
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