Shiatsu massage is different from the other types of massage therapies that are commonly used on massage spas all over the world. Although all have the same healing purposes, every method has their own style. The Japanese style shiatsu massage bases its healing methods on Ancient Chinese medicines such as acupuncture and acupressure. The usual kneading, effleurage, percussion and other methods of massage strokes are matched by pinching, rolling, holding, and other methods of finger pressure techniques in shiatsu massage therapy.

Another difference that distinguishes shiatsu among the others is that it targets certain meridian points similar to those of acupuncture points where they use thin needle inserted into the human body. This is done to accomplish the basic purpose of shiatsu which is to remove all blocked pathways of energy or chi to enhance its flow all over the human body.

Healing and relaxation is the main purpose of this therapeutic massage which is a common benefit from any type of massage therapy. Both physical and emotional wellness is covered by its healing purpose. Firm pressures done in deep finger pressure on the body helps in giving a complete body relaxation for the patient. Due to its purpose of unclogging any blocked pathway for a complete full circulation of chi all over the body, the patient will have benefits of freeing the body from many sorts of pain. Listed below are some of the individual benefits a patient gets after repeated or regular sessions of shiatsu massage therapy:

Back pain – acupressure on the back part of the body applied with the right pressure is a good way of relieving this pain in our body. A good shiatsu session will definitely remove back pain right after having your therapeutic massage.

Headache – is a common head pain triggered by either environmental or emotional stress. Releasing tension by addressing the problems in your body through shiatsu can save you from this annoying pain.

Stiffness of the body or muscular tension – is common after a long, stressful day from work or from experiencing pressure from your sports. Shiatsu is a great way of releasing toxins, muscle tensions, lactic acid, uric acid and other metabolic wastes that are responsible for muscle pain.

Stomach ache – shiatsu helps a lot in giving your body a good overall circulation which includes the optimal work of your digestive system.

Insomnia, Anxiety, and depression – basically, relaxing will take away insomnia and will help you get a good night rest with no worries. After a shiatsu massage session, you will feel that the toxins and tensions are removed from your body. Anxiety and depression are like headache, these emotional sufferings can be released within your system as soon as tension is released out of the body.

Increase Immunity – in shiatsu, a blocked pathway will hinder the good flow of energy on a person’s body which in return lowers his or her health and will then be prone to sickness and diseases. Unblocking these pathways will strengthen and increase the immunity of a person.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about performing hot stone massage therapy and obtaining a proper hot stone massage kit.

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