Massage therapy is the stroking and kneading of the body’s soft tissue to promote a feeling of relaxation, stimulate the circulation and lymphatic system, alleviate stress, relieve pain, and facilitate healing from injury. There are a number of different forms of massage, including: Classical or Swedish massage Deep tissue massage Eastern massage (including Shiatsu and acupressure) Indian head massage Thai massage Sports massage. Massage increases blood and lymphatic circulation, speeding the delivery of nutrients and the removal of metabolic waste that can cause pain and delay recovery from injury. This in turn, can maintain or improve range of motion at joints to improve movement and perhaps posture. Receptors in the skin also trigger the release of endorphins; hormones that make you feel good, which help with relaxation along with providing pain relief. Conditions which may benefit from massage include backache, joint disorders, sports injuries, insomnia, headaches, high blood pressure and digestive disorders such as IBS. Some forms of massage are calming and relaxing which may help people suffering from stress, others can be stimulating or provide treatment of injuries. The General Council for Massage Therapies (GCMT) is an inclusive forum where Professional Associations and other organisations working in massage and soft tissue therapies can connect, discuss, and resolve industry issues. The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is the regulatory body for Massage Therapies and other complementary therapies in the UK. For more information, please follow the links provided to visit the relevant website. Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council website. http://www.cnhc.org.uk We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
