Massage
Massage Therapy
Who should have massage?
Generally anyone who wishes to maintain his or her body in a state of good health.
However, if you can relate to any of the following;
- Stress in your life
- Feel tension in your body
- Tired aching muscles
- Do lifting or strenuous work
- Lack of exercise
- Do Regular exercise
- Carry out repetitive work
then you would definately benefit from massage work.
About Massage
Massage is thought to be the oldest form of medical therapy practiced on the human body. The different types of massage and the various techniques that encompass them stem from all over the world from countries such ancient Greek and Rome, ancient India and China.
Earliest records of the use of massage as a therapy come from China over 5,000 years ago. Ancient Eastern Chinese cultures practiced massage to heal a variety of ailments from labour pain to paralysis. Ancient Egyptian tombs have been discovered adorned with images of figures being massaged. In addition, according to traditional Indian medicine, a system known as Ayurveda, therapeutic massage was performed using a variety of aromatherapy oils and spices for their healing properties.
The use of massage in the West became more popular in the 16th Century when a French doctor, Ambroise Pare incorporated a more anatomical and physiological approach. A Swede, Per Henrik Ling, developed a system of massage and gymnastics in the early 19th Century which became what we now know as Swedish Massage.
There are many different types of massage that have been developed; some approaches focus on the physical effects that the massage techniques have on the body, whilst others focus attention on the flow of 'energy' within the body. All types of massage such as Aromatherapy, Hydrotherm massage, Hot Stone therapy, Indian Head massage can have an effect on the skin, muscles, blood vessels, lymph, nerves and some of the internal organs.
The effects of touch
Massage is a systematic, therapeutic stroking and kneading of the soft tissues of the body. The word is derived from the Greek 'masso', to knead and the Arabic 'mass', to press gently. It has been used as a form of therapy for thousands of years and touch is the most instinctive response to pain. Touch is an essential requirement for healthy development in early life and research has shown the babies who have received massage from their mothers have increased weight gain, increased nerve and brain cell development and better hormonal functioning and cell activity.
How does massage work?
The relationship between the exterior and interior of the body is closely interlinked via the nervous system and it has been found that by stimulating specific areas on the surface of the body can have a corresponding effect on the internal organs and systems of the body. The dermis layer of the skin contains nerve endings which respond to touch and, on stimulation, the receptor nerves relay impulses via the spinal cord back to the brain. The brain then relays messages back to the area involved. The effects may include the relaxation of voluntary muscles, the sedation of nerve sensors and improved blood circulation to the area. The receptor nerve endings affected by touch travel more quickly than those involved in chronic pain and can reduce the brain's perception of the amount of pain from the affected area. Chemicals known as endorphins are also released from the brain and act as the body's natural painkillers. These help to counter the sensation of chronic pain and give a feeling of well-being and relaxation.
The benefits of massage
- Relief from pain e.g.
- Headaches and back pain
- Injury recovery
- Improved blood and lymph circulation
- Stimulated immunity system
- The release of endorphins, the bodies feel good hormones
- Increased energy levels and feelings of vitality
- The relief of stress and tension
- A feeling of deep relaxation and contentment
- A calm and soothed mind
- A general sense of well-being.
Patient Testimonials
Main Complaints: tight back
Treatment protocols: Massage Coventry
Patient Testimonial:
"Prior to knowing Nayana I hadn't found massages very effective. However I never realised how tense my body was, especially my shoulders, until Nayana strongly suggested that I should try a massage. Now all my treatments start with a quick back massage & we find that I'm then more receptive to the other healings. "
PV, female, aged 53
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Main Complaints: tight back
Treatment protocols: Hot Stone Massage Coventry
Patient Testimonial:
"I have experienced various types of massages, but I do find the warm stones on my skin, welcoming, smooth and soothing and totally relaxing. "
SP, female, aged 64
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Main Complaints: tight back
Treatment protocols: Hot Stone Massage Coventry
Patient Testimonial:
"Nayana usually uses Hot Stones during my massage. The heat is wonderful on my skin & the massage is more intense, deeper & firmer. "
PV, female, aged 53
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Main Complaints: Pain in right shoulder
Treatment protocols: Sports Massage Coventry
Patient Testimonial:
"When I arrived for the Sports Massage I felt tense, tired and had a slight headache. In addition to this, I had also been experiencing pain in my right shoulder. After the treatment, it was amazing, I felt rejuvenated, body felt loser, less tense and can say it was really worth every penny. I shall definitely be having a few more sessions."
RN, Male, aged 27
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Main Complaints: Stress, Poor Sleep
Treatment protocols: Aromatherapy Massage Coventry
Patient Testimonial:
"Nayana, just to say thanks for the massage, I slept really well, first time in nearly 2 weeks."
GP, female, aged 40
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Main Complaints: Stress, Poor Sleep
Treatment protocols: Aromatherapy Massage Coventry
Patient Testimonial:
"I'd been having trouble sleeping for some time when Nayana offered me an Aromatherapy massage which she advised would help me. After, my initial scepticism I was amazed at how relaxed that first massage made me; I slept wonderfully well that night. I have since had a couple of Hydrotherapy massages, which were incredibly relaxing experience, resulting in another good night sleeps. I not only feel so much better after just 3 courses of massage, but I also found my psoriasis had improved! "
AVB, female, aged 52
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Case histories
The following case histories are included to demonstrate the power and effectiveness of Acupuncture. It's importance to remember that although we are mentioning the resolutions to certain conditions, this doesn't create a blanket cure for all the named problems. Acupuncture treats the body as a whole, without referral to a named disease, but naturally enough there are a lot of situations whereby presenting problems are resolved.
Where SUD sclaes are used 10 = Bad 0 = Good
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Main complaints: Tension headache, and stiff neck
Women, aged 43 Person A came because she was suffering from symptoms from her whiplash, there was tension in her neck and was experiencing intense headache around her occipital and frontal area of her head
Treatment protocols: hot stone massage & Acupuncture
Treatment Outcome: Headache Improved. Patient mentioned following day, "After the treatment I felt really calm and to my surprise I had loads of energy. I'm usually wiped out by 9.00pm but I was still going at 10.30!"
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Main Complaints: Upper Back and Shoulder pain and tension
Women, aged 32
Person C came with problems with shoulder and neck problems. "it's really wearing me down, the discomfort is constantly present and causing weakness in my arm, and I've noticed I'm getting headaches regularly during the week."
Treatment protocols: Acupuncture & Hot Stone Massage
Treatment Outcome: Treatment: 4
Energy levels improved, shoulder and back improved, headaches improved.
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Main Complaints: Shoulder and neck pain (5/10), lower energy levels (2/10), low self esteem and motivation in life. No direction in life.
Women, aged 32
Person D came with problems with her left shoulder. "theres a constant ache, and at night I have to sleep on it as the pressure helps to relief it.."
Treatment protocols: Acupuncture and Hot Stone massage.
Treatment Outcome: 2 Treatment:
After the first treatment patient had noticed improved mobility and releif in her shoulder, by the second treatment she had noticed a marked improvement in herself and body.
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Main complaints: Right Hip and groin area painful on assertion, decline in energy level, right shoulder painful and causing discomfort during the night.
Male, aged 75
Treatment protocols: Acupuncture complimented with Aromatherapy & Hot stone Massage.
Treatment Outcome: General wellbeing, improved energy, shoulder and hip problem resolved.
Patient Testimonial:
"I came with some amount of trepidation, and was quite amazed at the result after a couple of session of acupuncture and massage.
A shoulder, which had restricted mobility and range of movement, especially noticeable when I was swimming the improvement was remarked by a number of my fellow swimmers."
Ken cook.
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Main complaints: Tension headache, and stiff neck
Person A, Women, aged 43, came because she was suffering from symptoms from her whiplash, there was tension in her neck and was experiencing intense headache around her occipital and frontal area of her head
Treatment protocols: Acupuncture complimented with Aromatherapy & Hot stone Massage,
Treatment Outcome: 1 emergency treatment:
Headache Improved. Patient mentioned following day, "After the treatment I felt really calm and to my surprise I had loads of energy. I'm usually wiped out by 9.00pm but I was still going at 10.30!"
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Main complaints: Back, Neck, shoulder and upper back tension, frontal headaches, lower energy level, weakness in knee. Infertility, Menorrhagia.
female, aged 30
Person E came with problems with shoulder and neck. "it's really wearing me down, the discomfort is constantly present and causing weakness in my arm, and I've noticed I'm getting headaches regularly during the week." After the consultation it was highlighted that her energy level was really low an average of 4/10 (10 being good). However other areas that were menstrual cycle had become irregular, feeling cold most of the time. Patient was unable to relax and unwind.
Treatment protocols: Acupuncture complimented with Aromatherapy & Hot stone Massage, Cupping, Life coaching. Jin shin Jyutsu.
Treatment Outcome: 4 Treatments
Improved back, shoulder and neck problem, improved energy levels, reduced frequency and intensity of headaches. Improved wellbeing.
Patient Testimonial: "I have had 4 treatments of acupuncture & in this time my backache has improved a lot. I have also found that stress & tension headaches have reduced in their intensity, so I would recommend acupuncture".
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