Shiatsu massage

Shiatsu massage originated in Japan. For the first time this term is mentioned by Tempak Tamai, who in 1915 described it in the book "Shiatsu Reho". But the founder of this type of massage is Tokuiro Namikoshi. He created the first shiatsu school. Today, this method of therapy is an effective way to treat various diseases. In addition, it contributes to the mental calm of a person, gaining harmony of the inner world.

Shiatsu massage is a fairly simple technical method. Its essence consists in pressing on various points of a body which are responsible for work of certain organs. The range of diseases with which this type of massage helps to cope effectively is quite wide. It includes an ordinary cold, diseases of the esophagus, stomach and intestines, cerebral hemorrhages. Pressures are produced by the palm or finger, they are always rhythmic. This procedure also helps to normalize the patient's breathing (a diaphragm is involved in it), to regulate his rhythm.

The basic thesis on which shiatsu massage is based is to assert that the spine is the energy column of the body through which energy flows. Therefore, strengthening this body is a condition for the normal functioning of the entire human body. Massage allows you to eliminate all curvatures of the spine, osteochondrosis, disc herniation, to form a correct posture.

The Chinese method of shiatsu massage is based on the theory of circulation in the human body of energy "Qi". Violation of this process arises under the influence of diseases, stresses, wrong way of life. Here the main kind is shiatsu facial massage. When pressure is applied to certain points, it is possible to restore normal circulation of energy. Thus, various diseases are eliminated and the psychological status is normalized. For example, when a headache occurs, massage a point located at a distance of two and a half centimeters from the eye level and the location between the eyebrows. Pain in the back area is stopped when exposed to a patch in the middle of the knee fold. Female ailments are eliminated by massaging the point in the middle of the forehead.

Shiatsu massage for the face has a positive effect on the work of all muscle groups. At accumulation in these structures in the course of activity of lactic acid their functional activity is broken. Applying finger pressure to certain muscle points helps to eliminate excess amounts of this pathological substance.

Massage shiatsu has a wide range of applications. It is used for the prevention, treatment of cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, endocrine and digestive systems, with arthrosis, osteochondrosis, scoliosis.

Indications for this procedure are pain localized in the neck and back, pathological kyphosis, lordosis, herniated disc herniation, numbness of the legs, hands, other parts of the body, hypertension, arterial hypertension, vegetative-vascular dystonia, dislocations, radiculitis, stroke, neuritis And neuralgia, chronic myocardial insufficiency, distension, the consequences of fractures, bruises, joint stiffness. They also include duodenal ulcer, stomach, violations of the motor function of these organs, angina pectoris, intercostal neuralgia, chronic fatigue syndrome. If the correct technique is observed, a positive effect is observed.

The totality of contraindications is small enough. These include venereal and skin diseases, high fever, infection.

Thus, the use of shiatsu massage is an excellent way of treating, preventing many diseases. It allows to normalize mental status and has a calming effect.