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Information About Massage Training DVD

By Rosella Campbell


Even though everybody knows that a "hands-on" treatment or massaging can relieve joint pain or other irritating ailments, choosing a particular method among thousands of options is really difficult unless you know details of "hands-on" treatment procedures. Before going for a particular massage, it is always recommended to buy a massage training DVD and understand the intricacies of the techniques. It will surely help you select the most suitable technique or process for your ailment.

At the end of a long and tiring week or month, one wants to get pampered with a body massage. It helps relieve the tension in the mind, cure joint pains, and improve body functioning. It also helps maintain blood circulation and heartbeat, which are essential for a healthy body.

However, massaging is not only for relaxation or maintenance of body functioning. Hundreds of therapeutic applications of massage are available. It helps in healing processes, relieves muscle pain, can fix malfunctioning motor neurons, etc.

Numerous methods and types of massaging. They are available to and practiced by different people in all different corners of the world, and therefore are equally as diverse. These types include Balinese "hands-on" treatment, Swedish "hands-on" treatment, Chinese "hands-on" treatment, Hilot "hands-on" treatment, Thai "hands-on" treatment, acupressure "hands-on" treatment, foot "hands-on" treatment, sports "hands-on" treatment, trigger point "hands-on" treatment, etc. Each of these massaging techniques has different styles and utilities, and one needs to be meticulous about his or her selection. The instructors of the DVD you choose should properly prepare you for the method that you want to practice.

Massaging is a technique where controlled and regulated pressure is applied on the body by using fingers and hands, so not much equipment is used during the process. Some prefer lying on a massage table, while some enjoy lying at the same level as the masseuse. There are of course also some treatments that require the client to be in sitting position as well.

Friction from hands and fingers may harm the body with heat and irritation. Applying oil on the body before you start the "hands-on" treatment will prevent any potential friction. The type of oil used may vary. They can include sesame oil, almond oil, grape seed oil, mustard oil, olive oil etc.

Varieties of oils are used for massaging, and include almond oil, mustard oil, sesame oil, olive oil, and grape seed oil. Each has its own benefits, so before selecting a particular oil, one needs to know about the merits and demerits. Generally, masseurs use oil in adequate quantities to provide soothing feelings of the movement. Equipment isn't used in excess by masseurs. All a masseuse needs is a massage table or chair, a charming environment, and sometimes even light music may help a client relax a bit more as well. Some people also like to use aromatic oils which aids in quick stress relief.

One needs to understand his or her motivation behind wanting to learn about massaging. Next, he or she should get to know the different types and methods of massaging techniques. The training DVD you choose should properly explain and describe all these methods. On top of properly listing the types and methods, you should make sure of the qualifications and reputation of the instructor as well. All these requirements will help you become knowledgeable and successful as a full body masseuse.




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