We know that stress and tension are real. As one of the basic components of human nature, stress and tension help us respond to unpredictable situations. We also know this as the flight or flight response. This definitely came in handy in primitive times when man had to fight off giant cats or beasts alike. In modern times we are faced with the same feelings but unfortunately we are experiencing them too much. It has been said that, if you live in a big city, it is like being attacked by several large animals and several small ones all in one day. The stimulus is exactly the same.

Getting a massage is a good way to reduce these types of stresses. But there are different types of massages. How do I know which one is right for me? Let’s look at a few types of massages:

A) Swedish massage is basically the typical kneading, squeezing and pushing type movements over the muscles.

B) Light massage is basically a gentle massage. This is a great one for beginners because your body isn’t use to the types of pressures and sensations that a massage can bring

C) A relaxed massage will typically be the same as a Swedish massage but much lighter. You may even fall asleep with this type of massage.

D) Esalen massive was created in California. It involves many long and flowing type strokes.

There are many more types of massages, but the Swedish style is most common. There are many reasons to get a massage but releasing stress and tension will definitely help improve your happiness and life quality.

My Style of massage is a mixture of erotic and sensual massage.

Throughout history, humans have employed the art of massage as a means towards greater relaxation and health. The cultures which we regard as the foundations of our civilization including Rome, medieval China and Japan, India, Greece, and even ancient Egypt, all practiced forms of massage. In addition, many cultures which have not traditionally been considered “civilized” have used massage in many different applications.

Today, the benefits of massage and massage therapy are well known, and have in fact been documented in peer reviewed medical research. This means that the best minds in the medical field endorse massage and massage therapy in a number of different situations.

Just what are the situations in which massage therapy may be called for? Let’s take a look at some common occurrences which may lead you to seek massage therapy.

An Injury:

For many, massage therapy is a key component in their road to recovery after sustaining an injury. Whether the injury in question was a pulled muscle or a broken bone, increasing levels of massage as healing takes place can greatly aid the process.

Pain Relief:

Many people suffer from chronic pains, although those pains do not occur due to a past injury. The pains may be in the form of migraine headaches or joint inflammation, incurred through age or environment.

In these cases, the pressure applied through different types of massage can greatly alleviate the amount of suffering a person is feeling. Massage appears to both dull the intensity of pain during treatment and reduce the level of pain when it re-occurs. Sometimes, massage therapy can rid the patient of specific chronic pain altogether.

Stress Relief:

Perhaps the best known massage applications is in the reduction of stress on the individual patient. Massage’s traditional application has been in the form of a relaxant, allowing the pressure of life to drift away amidst pressures placed on the physical form of the patient.

As stress is a factor in the everyday life of every human, stress reduction is the most widespread application of massage therapy. Massage has been proven not only to reduce stress but also to alleviate stress induced symptoms on both the physical and mental levels.

Why Does Massage Therapy Work?

While the benefits of massage have been proven at almost every level that matters to science (the one exception being double blind experiments, as one involving massage is impossible to design), the question of why massage works remains a mystery. Multiple theories exist that suggest why massages are effective in so many circumstances. It may activate an increased blood flow, improve sleep, release endorphins, or any number of other potentially beneficial reactions within the body.