Classical Massage is a traditional treatment form, which affects both body and mind. By shaping the muscle in different manoeuvres, the metabolism will intensify and pain will be alleviated.
The effect a massage has are all-encompassing. It will enliven blood flow, relax muscles, eliminate pain, speed up the flow of lymph, remove metabolic waste and reduce swelling. At the same time, it will calm the central nervous system. So overall massage is an all-encompassing treatment of mind and body.
Massage is recommended when you
- suffer from neck and shoulder pains or tension headaches
- suffer from the numbness of hands or fingers
- feel that the motion ranges of your vertebras and joints have diminished
- suffer from insomnia
- want to get rid of muscle cramps
- are stressed
- exercise a lot or have a lot of physical tasks in your job
- want to relax and pamper yourself
Massage is not recommended when you have
- had a recent injury (infections, fractures, open wounds, bruises)
- a deep vein thrombosis (mainly when you have a spot on leg, which is hard, hot and painful)
- malignant tumour
- paralysis originating from central nervous system
- haemophilia
- possibly contagious infections on skin
- fewer or flu
- dilated lymph nodes
In unclear situations a doctor’s consultation is necessary.
After the massage
- on the same day: avoid any heavy physical performances and let your body recover in peace
- drink a lot of water because it will boost the effect of the massage by removing metabolic waste from your body