Thursday 14 November 2013

Massage Tips for Beginners

Years of research and clinical studies prove that massage therapy helps with more than just relaxation. The medicinal benefits of therapeutic massage can have a positive, lasting impact on your health and lifestyle. But if you haven't had much experience or are just beginning massage therapy, you might be wondering the purpose of a massage and what to expect.

The benefit of a therapeutic massage comes from the purpose of the massage. It can rid your body of life's every day stresses, reduce muscle pain, help alleviate the discomfort of certain ailments or just help restore balance to your body and mind, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and helping you maintain a life of wellness and good health.

The Best Treatment for You

You can select the type of massage that best fits your needs for one affordable rate. If you are a beginner and aren't certain what type of massage you would enjoy most, our professional massage therapists can meet with you prior to your first massage to help determine the best massage option for you.

Some of your massage options include:
  • Swedish Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Prenatal Massage
  • Ayurveda
  • Indian head massage
  • La stone therapy


Neuromuscular massage therapy

Neuromuscular Therapy focuses on the nervous system and how it affects the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. A single nerve can innervate several muscles which can refer pain to different parts of the body. Knowing the Physiology and the Kinesiology of the human body, the therapist can help to relieve chronic pains for the client. There are several causes of pain that can benefit from Neuromuscular Therapy: Ischemic tissue (soft tissue suffering from a lack of blood flow), nerve compression or entrapment (pressure on a nerve from muscles or other soft tissue), postural distortions (dysfunction and imbalance within the body), Trigger points (specialised, tender points in the body that can refer pain to other parts of the body), and Biomechanical Dysfunction (caused by repetitive motion injuries i.e.: poor lifting habits). Here are just a few of the disorders that greatly benefit from Neuromuscular Therapy:
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Migraine Headaches
  • Sciatica
  • Tennis Elbow/ Golfer’s Elbow
  • TMJS
  • MS
  • Shin Splints


(Neuromuscular Therapy is only available on certain days)

***You can claim back some of the cost of your massage therapy from Aviva or Laya healthcare when massage is used for specific health benefits. Call your health insurer to see what cover you have.

Ongoing Relief

While even a single massage session can enhance have positive health benefits, massage therapy is cumulative. So the more you go, the healthier you feel. For this reason, we recommend that you book and pay for a series of massage – pay for 5 and receive the 6th session for free.

Massage Therapy for Pain Management

More and more people are looking for effective, natural solutions to supplement their pain management. From deep tissue massage , to Neuromuscular massage, our wide variety of therapeutic services can help you relieve pain naturally. Studies have shown massage can trigger an endorphin release that raises your threshold for pain. Specific types of massage for pain management like Swedish massage can also help boost mood and relaxation by releasing oxytocin and serotonin.

If you have chronic conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia or migraines, massage therapy may be a helpful aid in managing pain. A study from the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami showed that receiving massage on a regular basis lowers anxiety, reduces pain and improves grip strength for those with arthritis. If you battle with pain due to fibromyalgia, research has shown that receiving regular therapeutic massage reduces pain, anxiety and depression and encourages relaxation, which can help restore normal sleep patterns.

Our professional massage therapists will work with you to create a wellness plan that can help you address your specific pain.


Call  +353 1 230 0244 or visit www.serenityspa.ie to book a treatment.

3 comments:

  1. The Indian head massage, also known by the portmanteau, is based on the ancient Ayurvedic form of healing that dates back almost 4,000 years. It works the upper three chakras: vishuddha, ajna, and sahasrara, [1] and can be used for physical harmony, for healing, for vitality, and for good, old-fashioned relaxation. It is believed that three of the major energy centers of the human body can be found in and around the head. These are the brow, the crown and the throat. Acting on a physical, mental and subtle level, Indian head massage stimulates these important energy centers, so helping to maintain the important balance of energy within the body, which in turn promotes a sense of well being, positive energy and relaxation.

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