| For many individuals, massage has evolved | | | | by promoting increased blood flow to specific |
| from a periodic indulgence to a key component | | | | areas and identifying and relieving |
| of an overall health and fitness regimen. The | | | | particular problems. The application of these |
| ability of massage to reduce stress and | | | | types of massage involves long, rhythmic |
| remedy various physical ailments has | | | | strokes and kneading or circular actions with |
| convinced many to include a massage therapist | | | | the hands, palms or fingers. The result is |
| on their list of health providers.But the art | | | | improved circulation, physical relaxation and |
| of massage takes many forms. Typically, a | | | | a reduction in mental stress.Shiatsu massage |
| visit to a spa or an independent massage | | | | is also an extremely effective form of |
| therapist will include some form of Swedish | | | | massage but with a somewhat metaphysical |
| massage or deep tissue massage. These | | | | rationale to support the technique. |
| techniques are designed to invigorate muscles | | | | |