The art of
massage and physical therapy
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What is the massage:Massage:
method for prevention and treatment and rehabilitation for many diseases and
injuries, based group methods Tdlakih carried out by the hands of the masseur or
(rarely) special devices to influence the tissue and members of a person in
order to influence the various organs in the body, especially the circulatory
system and muscle and lymph glands in order to rid the body the
effects of fatigue, injury and certain diseases, whether athletes or
others
Massage
is the manipulation of superficial layers of muscle and connective tissue to
enhance the function and relaxation and well-being.And
is said to also massage, and the origin of the word «massage-massage» The term
is derived from the Latin word «massa» What means (gluing fingers), and the
Greek word «masso» What means (pressure with hands), and does not rule out some
linguists derived from the Arabic word 'Touch'
(ie pressure gently), and in the French «masser» (rubbing or scrubs).
All
these concepts, to some degree true, expresses the essence of 'massage' or
'massage'.
The
massage is a massage by clicking on the body, whether this pressure structured,
unstructured, fixed, mobile (either tension or movement or vibration), and this
is done by hand or with a mechanism. And
tissue massage that address the include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin,
joints, or other connective tissue, and Uchml also lymphatic vessels, and
members of the gastrointestinal system. How
massage uses massage to the hands, fingers, elbow, knee, forearm, and foot.
There
are more than eighty massage pattern is recognized.
Massage increased interest in recent years as an important component of integrated treatment. In fact massage is used in a variety of fields (therapeutic massage - in medicine, sports massage - in sports, cosmetic massage - in beauty salons, massage health - in business and in life, and so on).
History and origin:Some historians medicine massage first treatment used human since ancient times, has its roots in massage to the old, when life was primitive man of nomadic and hunting and weapons and agriculture caused him fatigue and exhaustion and injuries, note the rights that scans and تمسيد place of injury , hide the pain. Bringing the resort to this method as a remedy.
March Chinese massage since ancient process of health and therapeutic targets, and it moved to the neighboring countries of Japan and Korea ... Etc.
Massage was known in ancient Egypt, this is what is indicated by the incensed of writings and drawings and engravings. In the year 1841 AD was discovered papyri campaign fees due for 12 centuries BC, show methods Altdlakih in ancient Egypt.
As used primitive tribes in South Africa massages thousands of years BC.
The idea of using massage for therapeutic purposes seemed clear in the Greek civilization In 460 BC wrote Hippocrates, «Abu Medicine»: ((the doctor must be an expert in many things, and including in massage, Valtdlak can strengthen joints few cohesion as it Yellin joints solid)).
As the Arabs have known Arab-Islamic civilization a number of senior doctors, including world Abu Bakr al-Razi and President Sheikh Ibn Sina. His book (law) and is the most famous books on medicine in the Arab civilization. Turning Ibn Sina massage methods and which Ibn Sina wrote about massage: ((massage varies: Kaci strengthens the body, light calms the body, Long reasoned skinny, average revitalize the body)).
Note of interest and the exercise of all the world's civilizations massage health and therapeutic targets, and has evolved over the ages.To become a massage material taught in universities and institutes of the world, his place in the world of medicine. Practiced in hospitals, clinics and convalescent centers and hospitalization and in sports clubs and beauty salons and others.Relying in order to drawings found in the temples and monuments of ancient Egyptians, as well as the Greeks and the Chinese show the massage process.
This requires tools and special purposes, such as different types of oils from creams to body massage and other tools and purposes.
The benefits of massage:Massage therapy is an important and effective part in physical therapy, where he can cure a lot of cases of disease and the most common ones:
Treat injuries and muscle crampsLigaments and tissue injuriesPoor circulation partiesBack and neck injuries that always accompanied severe muscular contractions as a natural result of the pain and be therapeutic massage in this case an effective complement to physiotherapyIs also used to bring relaxation and rest after hard work or strenuous exercise.
Research has shown that medical benefits massage include pain relief, and reduce anxiety and depression, and lower blood pressure and heart rate temporarily, drain excess fluid, increase blood circulation to areas of the body Kmufasl and muscles, balance hormonal activity and chemical in the body, as well as cases of anxiety. As proven theories benefit massage to prevent the process of nociception (theory gate control), and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis or scar tissue, increasing the flow of lymph vessels, and improve sleep, but these effects are still supported by clinical studies well-designed.
Principles and rules effective massage:Necessary masseur to abide by the rules and the following basis:
Be masseur conversant with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the human body.Be always towards the heart massage (example: when do Bdlk one lower limb masseur will massage foot and leg, thigh and heading always from the bottom to the top (Keep in mind that a person is to be rubbed always in a comfortable position and completely relaxed.Must begin masseur massage light and harmonious movements for 10 15 minutes, and then begins deep Baltdla an important therapeutic point of view, and then end the massage in the same way it started.To be more effective massage masseur must not stop massage until the end of the massage process completely.
Precautions:There are no diseases arise in the case of non-compliance with the above rules, but there may be complications or an increase in pain in the affected area due to the wrong massage
He warns the masseur the following points:
Action modern massage fractures.Work at a massage dislocated joints, especially modern and swollen.Massage work for people with diseases of the blood.A massage for women during the menstrual cycle.A massage for people with infectious skin diseases for fear of moving the massager itself.
Types of massage
Massage varies according to need and the most prominent types of massage: Massage health, therapeutic massage, sports massage and cosmetic massage, baby massage, massage Spell.
1 - health massageUsed for disease prevention, wellness, increase the ability to work, remove muscular fatigue, psychological and relaxation.Where it is a full body massage or certain parts of it.The session lasts from 40 to 90 minutes.One session a week is enough to achieve the desired objectives.
2 - therapeutic massage (medical)Aims to address the injuries and illnesses that can be treated by a massage is an important element of integrated treatment.Therapeutic massage has shown its effectiveness in removing back pain, neck and muscle spasms, incomplete cure paralysis, correct spinal deformities, and fractures of the rehabilitation of the affected area, and other cases.You should consult your doctor before receiving this massage.Therapeutic massage uses in conjunction with therapeutic exercises.The number of therapeutic massage sessions from 12 to 18 meetings, and related to the type of disease and its stages, at the rate of 3 sessions per week. Therapeutic session returned if necessary after 15-30 days.
3 - Sports MassageSports Massage is used to prepare athletes for sports practices, which is an important part of the training process.An important physical effort of hospitalization and re-activate the body's functions, and remove fatigue, and then raise the ability to work and the prevention of injuries of the musculoskeletal system.Add to that sports massage is important in the rehabilitation and treatment of athletes after injury.At present, it is an important element within the masseur sports teams and teams such as the coach and doctor.
4 - cosmetic massageFind obsession for beauty and perfection of the human preoccupation at all times past and present.Vastaml massage to bring outer beauty and preserve the beauty and youth of the skin and combat premature old age, as well as the treatment of the skin of the face and neck abnormal.- Areas that are scrubbed in the process of cosmetic massage often are:
Scalp hairFaceThe front section of the neck.
5 - baby massageMethod of massage aimed at children from the age of one month to 7 years is used for preventive purposes and health, and also in the event of a defect in the physical growth or atrophy and obvious weakness in the muscles and joints.
Impact on the child's body massage:Helps in the growth of muscles and bones and nerves alert surface and deep and raise.Some cases may appear sick early in the child's age, intervened massage process as one of the methods of treatment.The masseur massage specialist or mother after learning the way of massage from masseur.Massage after consulting your physician.Conditions that enters massage within the treatment:
RicketsUmbilical herniaFoot flatfish,Poetry (disease in the neck it difficult to pay attention),Cerebral palsy childrenSpinal deformities.
6 - Massage SpellMassage is for the treatment of diseases and spiritual complement to treatments used in the prophetic medicine program
Massage oilsSesame oil is suitable for work tonic for the body massage and gives the skin a strong shineAnother very important oils such as jojoba oil, avocado oil, olive oil and soybean oilAs well as of the most famous massage oils also aromatic oils such as eucalyptus, peppermint, jasmine and Roses and Alafindr and basil, chamomileAlmond oil is the oil nourishing for the skin and convenient massage and has a soft touchWell as sandalwood oil, ginger, oil, sage leaf and coconut oil be more willing to use in the summer because of the cold effect on the body and can use talcum powder for children in the case of aging can also use special types of creams or lotions kidsThere is also dry and massage intended massage without the use of auxiliary materials on the slide, and we resort to this type when you need to activate the fast of the bloody cycle can not be used this type for a long time.
General Technical Guidelines for Massage:Requires skilled masseur to identify some of the instructions that facilitate doing a massage session successfully and which may be summarized in the following steps:· Massage hand from palm to elbow and elbow to the underarm area.· Massage the leg from the foot to the knee joint and the knee joint to the groin area.· Massaged back from the backbone in the direction of the neck until the hairline heading to the clavicle.· Massage the rib cage from the breastbone, heading side to the underarm area.· Prevents massage lymph gathering areas.· Must begin masseur massage parties (hand or leg) nearby for the neck, back, chest and buttocks muscles always starts massaging the remote with him.· Massage begins large parts of the body in order to accelerate blood circulation and lymph in general, as it helps to absorb the blood and lymph from the lower parts of the body.· Ensure that the masseur is on excludes him any tension of the muscle and the body is in the state of relaxation.· Should not cause pain massage massager.· Do not eat any meals massage about two hours before and after the massage about three hours.
When prevents massage:Despite all the advantages that we have mentioned for a massage, but there are some places warns massage her final work, namely:o below the neck in front of the shoulders.o down armpits where no lymph cells.o behind the knees where the lymph nodes.o and all joints in the body is not a massage only massages survey.There are also cases where warns massage what caused negative results,And can monitor these cases are as follows:o high body temperature than normal.o bladder stones.o heart disease, cancer and diseases.o certain skin diseases and abscess, festering boils.o cases of diarrhea, hernia.o pregnancies and during the menstrual cycle, and the case of bleeding.o inflammation of the veins and superficial lymph vessels and clots.o state of extreme fatigue after a violent effort athlete.o cases of neurological diseases and mental health.
How massage for yourself:Pour oil in the palm of your hand and then rub the skin to absorb the oil and repeat it several reiterates these are point as many times as needed.Used movements massage circular areas and joints circular Kaloctav facilities and hips, chest and abdomen, as well as on the long bones and regions straight and legs, arms and thighs, rubbed well as gently ears and scalp with a circular given enough time unforgettable massage the soles using pressure thumb and between the fingers, and after 20 minutes taking a hot bath, for a long time because it leads to a better result
Best massage times: in the morning before you take warm bath or before going to sleep
Massage increased interest in recent years as an important component of integrated treatment. In fact massage is used in a variety of fields (therapeutic massage - in medicine, sports massage - in sports, cosmetic massage - in beauty salons, massage health - in business and in life, and so on).
History and origin:Some historians medicine massage first treatment used human since ancient times, has its roots in massage to the old, when life was primitive man of nomadic and hunting and weapons and agriculture caused him fatigue and exhaustion and injuries, note the rights that scans and تمسيد place of injury , hide the pain. Bringing the resort to this method as a remedy.
March Chinese massage since ancient process of health and therapeutic targets, and it moved to the neighboring countries of Japan and Korea ... Etc.
Massage was known in ancient Egypt, this is what is indicated by the incensed of writings and drawings and engravings. In the year 1841 AD was discovered papyri campaign fees due for 12 centuries BC, show methods Altdlakih in ancient Egypt.
As used primitive tribes in South Africa massages thousands of years BC.
The idea of using massage for therapeutic purposes seemed clear in the Greek civilization In 460 BC wrote Hippocrates, «Abu Medicine»: ((the doctor must be an expert in many things, and including in massage, Valtdlak can strengthen joints few cohesion as it Yellin joints solid)).
As the Arabs have known Arab-Islamic civilization a number of senior doctors, including world Abu Bakr al-Razi and President Sheikh Ibn Sina. His book (law) and is the most famous books on medicine in the Arab civilization. Turning Ibn Sina massage methods and which Ibn Sina wrote about massage: ((massage varies: Kaci strengthens the body, light calms the body, Long reasoned skinny, average revitalize the body)).
Note of interest and the exercise of all the world's civilizations massage health and therapeutic targets, and has evolved over the ages.To become a massage material taught in universities and institutes of the world, his place in the world of medicine. Practiced in hospitals, clinics and convalescent centers and hospitalization and in sports clubs and beauty salons and others.Relying in order to drawings found in the temples and monuments of ancient Egyptians, as well as the Greeks and the Chinese show the massage process.
This requires tools and special purposes, such as different types of oils from creams to body massage and other tools and purposes.
The benefits of massage:Massage therapy is an important and effective part in physical therapy, where he can cure a lot of cases of disease and the most common ones:
Treat injuries and muscle crampsLigaments and tissue injuriesPoor circulation partiesBack and neck injuries that always accompanied severe muscular contractions as a natural result of the pain and be therapeutic massage in this case an effective complement to physiotherapyIs also used to bring relaxation and rest after hard work or strenuous exercise.
Research has shown that medical benefits massage include pain relief, and reduce anxiety and depression, and lower blood pressure and heart rate temporarily, drain excess fluid, increase blood circulation to areas of the body Kmufasl and muscles, balance hormonal activity and chemical in the body, as well as cases of anxiety. As proven theories benefit massage to prevent the process of nociception (theory gate control), and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, preventing fibrosis or scar tissue, increasing the flow of lymph vessels, and improve sleep, but these effects are still supported by clinical studies well-designed.
Principles and rules effective massage:Necessary masseur to abide by the rules and the following basis:
Be masseur conversant with the knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the human body.Be always towards the heart massage (example: when do Bdlk one lower limb masseur will massage foot and leg, thigh and heading always from the bottom to the top (Keep in mind that a person is to be rubbed always in a comfortable position and completely relaxed.Must begin masseur massage light and harmonious movements for 10 15 minutes, and then begins deep Baltdla an important therapeutic point of view, and then end the massage in the same way it started.To be more effective massage masseur must not stop massage until the end of the massage process completely.
Precautions:There are no diseases arise in the case of non-compliance with the above rules, but there may be complications or an increase in pain in the affected area due to the wrong massage
He warns the masseur the following points:
Action modern massage fractures.Work at a massage dislocated joints, especially modern and swollen.Massage work for people with diseases of the blood.A massage for women during the menstrual cycle.A massage for people with infectious skin diseases for fear of moving the massager itself.
Types of massage
Massage varies according to need and the most prominent types of massage: Massage health, therapeutic massage, sports massage and cosmetic massage, baby massage, massage Spell.
1 - health massageUsed for disease prevention, wellness, increase the ability to work, remove muscular fatigue, psychological and relaxation.Where it is a full body massage or certain parts of it.The session lasts from 40 to 90 minutes.One session a week is enough to achieve the desired objectives.
2 - therapeutic massage (medical)Aims to address the injuries and illnesses that can be treated by a massage is an important element of integrated treatment.Therapeutic massage has shown its effectiveness in removing back pain, neck and muscle spasms, incomplete cure paralysis, correct spinal deformities, and fractures of the rehabilitation of the affected area, and other cases.You should consult your doctor before receiving this massage.Therapeutic massage uses in conjunction with therapeutic exercises.The number of therapeutic massage sessions from 12 to 18 meetings, and related to the type of disease and its stages, at the rate of 3 sessions per week. Therapeutic session returned if necessary after 15-30 days.
3 - Sports MassageSports Massage is used to prepare athletes for sports practices, which is an important part of the training process.An important physical effort of hospitalization and re-activate the body's functions, and remove fatigue, and then raise the ability to work and the prevention of injuries of the musculoskeletal system.Add to that sports massage is important in the rehabilitation and treatment of athletes after injury.At present, it is an important element within the masseur sports teams and teams such as the coach and doctor.
4 - cosmetic massageFind obsession for beauty and perfection of the human preoccupation at all times past and present.Vastaml massage to bring outer beauty and preserve the beauty and youth of the skin and combat premature old age, as well as the treatment of the skin of the face and neck abnormal.- Areas that are scrubbed in the process of cosmetic massage often are:
Scalp hairFaceThe front section of the neck.
5 - baby massageMethod of massage aimed at children from the age of one month to 7 years is used for preventive purposes and health, and also in the event of a defect in the physical growth or atrophy and obvious weakness in the muscles and joints.
Impact on the child's body massage:Helps in the growth of muscles and bones and nerves alert surface and deep and raise.Some cases may appear sick early in the child's age, intervened massage process as one of the methods of treatment.The masseur massage specialist or mother after learning the way of massage from masseur.Massage after consulting your physician.Conditions that enters massage within the treatment:
RicketsUmbilical herniaFoot flatfish,Poetry (disease in the neck it difficult to pay attention),Cerebral palsy childrenSpinal deformities.
6 - Massage SpellMassage is for the treatment of diseases and spiritual complement to treatments used in the prophetic medicine program
Massage oilsSesame oil is suitable for work tonic for the body massage and gives the skin a strong shineAnother very important oils such as jojoba oil, avocado oil, olive oil and soybean oilAs well as of the most famous massage oils also aromatic oils such as eucalyptus, peppermint, jasmine and Roses and Alafindr and basil, chamomileAlmond oil is the oil nourishing for the skin and convenient massage and has a soft touchWell as sandalwood oil, ginger, oil, sage leaf and coconut oil be more willing to use in the summer because of the cold effect on the body and can use talcum powder for children in the case of aging can also use special types of creams or lotions kidsThere is also dry and massage intended massage without the use of auxiliary materials on the slide, and we resort to this type when you need to activate the fast of the bloody cycle can not be used this type for a long time.
General Technical Guidelines for Massage:Requires skilled masseur to identify some of the instructions that facilitate doing a massage session successfully and which may be summarized in the following steps:· Massage hand from palm to elbow and elbow to the underarm area.· Massage the leg from the foot to the knee joint and the knee joint to the groin area.· Massaged back from the backbone in the direction of the neck until the hairline heading to the clavicle.· Massage the rib cage from the breastbone, heading side to the underarm area.· Prevents massage lymph gathering areas.· Must begin masseur massage parties (hand or leg) nearby for the neck, back, chest and buttocks muscles always starts massaging the remote with him.· Massage begins large parts of the body in order to accelerate blood circulation and lymph in general, as it helps to absorb the blood and lymph from the lower parts of the body.· Ensure that the masseur is on excludes him any tension of the muscle and the body is in the state of relaxation.· Should not cause pain massage massager.· Do not eat any meals massage about two hours before and after the massage about three hours.
When prevents massage:Despite all the advantages that we have mentioned for a massage, but there are some places warns massage her final work, namely:o below the neck in front of the shoulders.o down armpits where no lymph cells.o behind the knees where the lymph nodes.o and all joints in the body is not a massage only massages survey.There are also cases where warns massage what caused negative results,And can monitor these cases are as follows:o high body temperature than normal.o bladder stones.o heart disease, cancer and diseases.o certain skin diseases and abscess, festering boils.o cases of diarrhea, hernia.o pregnancies and during the menstrual cycle, and the case of bleeding.o inflammation of the veins and superficial lymph vessels and clots.o state of extreme fatigue after a violent effort athlete.o cases of neurological diseases and mental health.
How massage for yourself:Pour oil in the palm of your hand and then rub the skin to absorb the oil and repeat it several reiterates these are point as many times as needed.Used movements massage circular areas and joints circular Kaloctav facilities and hips, chest and abdomen, as well as on the long bones and regions straight and legs, arms and thighs, rubbed well as gently ears and scalp with a circular given enough time unforgettable massage the soles using pressure thumb and between the fingers, and after 20 minutes taking a hot bath, for a long time because it leads to a better result
Best massage times: in the morning before you take warm bath or before going to sleep