Relaxing massage: Procedure, benefits and indications

When you feel overwhelmed by stress or simply to indulge yourself, there's nothing like a relaxing massage. The massage will allow the body to relax, strengthen the immunity and act on the internal organs. Thanks to the action on the body, the relaxing massage will give you strength. Know that the skin is the largest organ and its thousands of sensory sensors are activated during a massage. For the great happiness of both body and mind.

Relaxation massage is one of the other massages such as anti-cellulite massage, sports massage, pregnant woman massage and lymphatic drainage to bring physical and mental well-being to our body.

Discover the course of a relaxing massage, its benefits, its indications and contraindications.

What is a Relaxing Massage?

When the constraints and worries of everyday life overwhelm you, treat yourself to this de-stressing, letting go and unzipping. With light and flowing effleurage movements, embellished with a massage oil of excellent quality, your practitioner relaxes your muscles gently and soothes your nervous system.

A gentle massage ideal for rejuvenating when you need to take care of yourself.

Conducting a relaxing massage session

For optimum results, relaxation massage should be done in the morning before going to work or in the evening at the end of the day. During these intervals of time, the body is quite willing to benefit from the virtues of the relaxation movements performed. Practiced on awakening, it prepares the patient to face the hard work of the day, applied after work, it evacuates nervousness and stress.

The relaxation massage lasts about thirty minutes to one and a half hours depending on the degree of depression of the patient. Only a specialist can determine the duration of treatment after a consultation of the physical condition of the person.

In order not to stress him further, the patient can choose the garment in which he feels comfortable during the session. The massage room as for it must offer comfort and safety.

Which oil for a relaxing massage

The skin is not waterproof, so be sure to choose an organic massage oil that will be free of pesticides, which pollute our body.

The benefits of a relaxing massage

The fact of giving you a massage regularly (once a month) will provide you relaxation and well-being. It will be your whole body that will thank you!

In addition to getting on the moment, a huge moment of relaxation, it's all your blood circulation will be boosted. Your musculature will be relaxed.

Imagine your tensions in the back disappear !! It would not be magic?

The main benefits of massage are clearly established and help you to reduce:

       - muscle pain and tension
       - stress, anxiety and restores self-confidence
       - digestive problems
       - fibromyalgia
       - headaches
       - insomnia related to stress
       - dizziness...

Indications of the relaxing massage

       - You want a calm massage done with light pressure.
       - You seek to relax and live a moment of peace.
       - You need a moment for yourself and to be supported.

Against indications

       - You want a massage with deep and intense movements. Opt instead for Deep Tissue massage.
       - You want a more dynamic massage, try Energizing massage.
       - You have general contraindications to massage, for example: cancer, acute infection, thrombosis and severe allergies.
       - You are a pregnant woman. Instead, opt for a prenatal massage.