by PMA | Jan 6, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, The Professional Massage Academy
There are many different massage therapy techniques that can be applied to the client, and this depends on what the goal or outcome of the massage is. The gentler and lighter pressure massage techniques such as effleurage may not produce any soreness; however, deep...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Jan 6, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information
Pressure point therapy is a massage therapy technique that can be very effective for relieving many symptoms and ailments. As previously discussed, this particular therapy technique is useful to relieve stiff and sore necks and congestion. This technique is also great...Tags: Massage Therapy, Pressure Point Therapy, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Jan 6, 2020 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information
Scoliosis is a condition that affects the spine. In particular, scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. This is a fairly common condition, and often begins in childhood. Scoliosis can affect the muscles around the spine, which can cause imbalances or...Tags: Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy Benefits, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Dec 11, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Swedish Massage
What is Swedish Massage? “Swedish massage” is a popular form of massage therapy that was developed in Sweden in the 18th century. Swedish massage consists of effleurage, petrissage, friction and percussion. Effleurage is a French word that means to “touch lightly on,”...Tags: percussion, Swedish Massage, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Dec 11, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy How To, Massage Therapy Information
As noted in depth in deep tissue pressure point therapy, this method of massage is an effective technique for relief of muscular pain and is particularly helpful for a client who has trigger points. For example, if someone is experiencing a stiff neck then this...Tags: Online Education, PMA, Pressure Point Therapy, The Professional Massage Academy
by PMA | Dec 9, 2019 | Massage Techniques, Massage Therapy Information, Swedish Massage
Massage therapy can be very helpful for anxiety relief in many ways. Massage therapy techniques such as effleurage, a Swedish massage technique, are very relaxing overall and help to relieve muscle tightness as well. Massage techniques that focus on overall relaxation...Tags: Massage Therapy, PMA, Swedish Massage, The Professional Massage Academy
