How Long Does a Shiatsu Massage Last?
Massage is the gentle manipulation of the soft tissue of the human body. Massage techniques can be applied by fingers, palms, elbows, feet, forearms, or even a hand-held device. The main goal of massage therapy is usually for the relief of acute body pain or stress. It has been practiced since ancient times and continues to be used as a healing method in countries such as China, India, and Italy. In the United States, massage has been illegal until recently. Now, it is legal and widespread. Most people associate massage with kneading or shaking of the muscles but massage can also include other types of rubbing. This is usually referred to as effleurage. Effleurage is usually done on different parts of the body using long strokes or fingers. When a massage therapist provides a thorough Effleurage for a client, it is likely that many parts of the client's body will be massaged. For instance, when a client is receiving a Swedish massage, the massage therapist will usually rub the shou...