Like any type of therapeutic massage, stress relief massage is a form of natural treatment which aims on building a good physical and mental state as well as providing a general relaxation of the whole body. Basically, it addresses the stress of the whole body by focusing on stimulating on the nerves and muscles of the body. The body in return gives way by releasing toxins and tensions of the muscle and by sending signals on the brain to promote good emotions.

This type of therapy is usually done and appreciated at public massage spas and is done by licensed masseuse for best pleasurable results. However, this can also be requested at home if you are the type of person that is uncomfortable of getting massage therapy on a massage spa.

Stress relief massage can also be learned and done by you just like any massage therapy method. All you need to do is to gather tons of great information regarding the therapy in order to fully understand the concept and objectives of the massage. A good place to start your search for learning is through the Internet.

Below are simple steps on how to perform a stress relief massage:

1.Set up a room where you want to have your massage therapy. Make sure that the room is free from any distraction such as noise, visual distraction and children. Lighting up scented candles on the room is always a good idea to start the setting of good mood inside the room.

2.Make sure that you have the right set of massage oils or essential oils that are beneficial not only as lubricant for the different massage strokes but also for their vitamins and minerals. Prior to the therapy, make some research regarding the reactions of several oils when used on sensitive skin. Another great way to prevent any problem is to get a medical record or by consulting with a doctor.

3.Start by warming up the patient’s body by using gentle strokes or effleurage on the different parts of the body. Not only does it help in calming the body, it also spreads out the massage oil properly all over the body. Gentle strokes are much better than heavy strokes if you are after relaxation and stress relief. Most patients find themselves barely trying to stay awake during the massage therapist’s performance of effleurage strokes. Many patients find the massage stroke as both comforting and relaxing. Follow up this stroke by using kneading motions all over the body to help encourage an increase in circulation. The kneading motion or pettrissage are similar to the effleurage technique in releasing tension on muscle groups. As the muscle builds up tension and knots in many rigid muscle tissues, the muscle begins to stiffen resulting to physical stress. Kneading helps in targeting these muscle tissue problems. Lastly, don’t forget to finish with the friction massage to finish the job started from the effleurage to the kneading stroke technique. Don’t forget that the aim is to be gentle in order to make the experience much more relaxing.

Author Bio: I write for TIR Massage Stone about a specialized hot stone massage kit and hot stone massage in general.

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