5 Common Types of Body Massages to Relax This Summer

Feeling a little stressed lately?

Life is hectic, stressful, and it always feels like you’re on the go. There’s always somewhere to be or something to do.

This causes our bodies to become unbalanced, stressed, and fatigued. Not only does this lower our energy levels, but it also impacts the way we feel about ourselves.

Especially as temperatures rise this summer, you may often find yourself daydreaming about a relaxing body massage to help soothe your body and reduce the stress from daily life.

So, if you’ve been searching for massage centers near you, visit Skin Bar The Experience today!

But wait. Are you confused about what kind of body massage to opt for?

Let’s discuss some popular ways to relax your muscles this summer and beyond.

1.      Swedish Massage

Swedish massages involve long strokes that move in the same direction as blood moving back toward your heart. A Swedish massage may also include applying circular pressure with the power of palms, hand bending, firm kneading, and stretching. The main goal of this massage is to relax your muscles and increase blood circulation.

The pressure can range from light to firm, depending on your preference and needs. A full-body Swedish massage takes about an hour, but you can tailor it to be shorter or longer depending on your time constraints and needs.

2.      Deep Tissue Massage

This type of massage targets deep layers of muscles and connective tissues. This technique is used to treat serious injuries or chronic pain in a particular part of the body such as the neck, back, arm, shoulder, etc.

Our therapist uses slow strokes and deep fingers to release tension from the muscles which are located beneath the top muscle’s layers.

3.      Trigger Point Massage

Trigger point therapy involves applying pressure to painful trigger points in order to relieve pain in other parts of the body.

For example, you might experience shoulder pain from a trigger point located at the base of your neck. This is known as referred pain.

Our expert massage therapists will use pressure to release trigger points, which can help relieve muscle tension and pain in other parts of your body.

4.      Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic massage is the most common type of massage therapy. It involves applying various gliding, kneading, and cross-fiber friction techniques to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (connective tissues) for improved functioning.

It’s ideal for people with chronic pain, muscle tension, or injury and limited range of motion. Therapeutic massage can also help relieve the stresses of sitting at a desk all day.

5.      Lymphatic Drainage Massage

The lymphatic system is responsible for the removal of waste, toxins, dead cells, and bacteria from the body. When this system is not functioning properly, it can cause skin issues, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, fluid retention, and bloating.

A lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle massage aiming to stimulate your lymphatic system. It is a type of massage that manipulates muscles to encourage lymph flow in your body.

The technique uses light pressure and long strokes to help your body relax and relieve tension. Our massage therapists will use light pressure instead of deep tissue massage. This helps increase the flow of lymph in the body.

At Skin Bar The Experience, we offer body massages, scrubs, exfoliators, moisturizers and massage oils that’ll help soothe your body and reduce the stress from daily life so you’ll feel renewed and refreshed.

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