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Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports? How to decide on which modality to book.
When it comes to choosing the right type of massage for you. you want to ask yourself these three questions.
1- How long ago was your last massage?
2- How flexible are you?
3- How active are you?
If your last massage was more than six months ago you might want to book a Swedish or other relaxation massage because your body will have a hard time relaxing for deeper work and it will hurt longer than it has to.
If you cannot raise your hands, rotate your neck or your hips without pain, you will need deep tissue massage or Myofascial Release to break up scar tissue and rid the muscles of lactic acid/toxin. In this case multiple sessions are needed for better result.
If you have an active lifestyle for example: joggers, dancers, or even laborers, then you might want to book a few sessions of sports massage which is a combination of different modalities depending on pre-or-post-activity. That includes moist heat to promote blood flow and healing, passive and active stretches for improved range of motion.
No matter which massages your need, adding reflexology to your session will enhance your experience and help achieve your goal!
I hope this information was useful to you! If you have any questions, please contact me phone 407-923-1377 or e-mail me.
Until next time.
Live Life Well!
THE BENEFITS OF MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system. It is a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protects you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluid throughout your body. Lymphatic fluid is a colorless, watery fluid called lymph that circulates through vessels similar to traffic roads. There are primary vessels, and secondary vessels All vessels end-up at the closest draining sites called lymph nodes the bigger the pathway, the bigger the lymph nodes. The four major nodes are on both sides of the groin area called inguinal lymph nodes, and on both sides of the armpit area called auxiliary lymph nodes. The secondary and less likely to congest are in the neck area called cervical lymph nodes, and also the chest area called thoracic lymph nodes. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of common infection such as strep throat, but also more serious diseases such as cancer. From the nodes the fluid circulates back into the bloodstream. If infection is present, the nodes get backed-up and swell. Manual lymphatic drainage help unblock the nodes and facilitate lymphatic fluid circulation. Consult with your doctor if you suspect lymphedema.