People get positive emotions in many ways. Joy is brought to us by delicious dishes, sweets, a fascinating dialogue, watching a movie, a hobby, reading, art. And many people like massage (manual therapy), and probably everyone would agree to a free session.
A bit about the past
Massage as a manual impact on the human body appeared even when primitive people lived on earth. The usual stroking, squeezing, pressing, friction helped to neutralize the discomfort, had a relaxing effect.
In the eastern states, the most uncomplicated massage techniques were resorted to after physical exertion, tournaments, and martial arts. He occupied a worthy place in medicine. Since the VI century in ancient China, manual massage has been recognized as a separate discipline. In gymnastics and medical schools, cultists taught people this skill.
As for Europe, it was only at the end of the 18th century that massage began to be considered a full-fledged medical aid provided to fencers and gymnasts. Unfortunately, this happened very late. Doctors with scientific knowledge in the field of anatomy and physiology have included manual massage in their practice.
How do massage
Everyone knows that massage is done with hands. Even children know this. But there is also a hardware, aromatic (using medical ointments, gels and oils), water and cryomassage (using all kinds of temperature conditions). Connoisseurs understand that this list is not entirely complete.
It should also be noted erotic manual massage, which uses kisses, ice, gentle touches and warm pebbles. Mirrors, candles and expensive alcohol help to tune in a romantic mood .
Types of massage
The most common types of massage: medical, cosmetic, sports, as well as hygiene. All of them require certain skills from a specialist. Massage is done to prevent certain diseases and to combat the “orange peel”. Recently, it is very relevant. Children are given a special massage, which is significantly different from an adult. To choose the type of manual therapy, you need to decide on the goal that you want to achieve.
Some indications for massage
- Cardiovascular diseases: ischemia, cardiosclerosis after a heart attack, low and high blood pressure, myocardial dystrophy, functional neurogenic disorders, CHD, pathologies of veins and arteries.
- Ailments of the respiratory organs: chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, asthma (but not during the period of exacerbation), emphysema.
- Pathologies and injuries of the musculoskeletal system: dystrophic changes in the joints, osteochondrosis and other diseases of the spine, various types of arthritis, bruises, fractures, sprains of muscles and ligaments, contractures, flat feet, scoliosis.
- Injuries and ailments of the PNS: neuritis, trembling paralysis, tanning beds, plexitis, diencephalic syndromes.
- Chronic gastrointestinal diseases outside the period of exacerbation: colitis, ulcer (without the possibility of bleeding), prolapse of the stomach, gastritis, intestinal dyskinesia, diseases of the gallbladder and liver, the period after surgery associated with a duodenal ulcer, and cholecystectomy.
Who is contraindicated for massage?
Of course, manual massage as a therapy that has a tremendous effect on a person, depending on its type, may be prohibited. You need to understand this. And do not sign up for a massage, despite contraindications. Only a completely irresponsible and frivolous person can do this.
Since manual therapy certainly has an effect on the skin, with all its various pathologies, this will simply be impossible. In addition, with disorders in the central nervous system, as well as with malignant tumors and diseases, massage can only harm a person, and not help in recovery. Therefore, some people are better off not resorting to it. As you can see, not only useful, but also dangerous can be massage, the benefits and harms of which should be carefully considered by patients when making an appointment. A chiropractor should also ask the patient about possible pathologies. The patient must answer honestly, remembering that otherwise they could be harmed. But would anyone like this? Everyone wants to maintain or improve their health and strives for this in every way. Therefore, everything should be taken very seriously, including massage.