Shiatsu massage consists in pressing the fingers and the whole palms of precisely defined places on the body, so-called energy trails. Shiatsu massage comes from traditional Japanese medicine. According to its principles, massage improves the flow of energy and restores balance.
Massage aims not only to improve health and well-being, but also affects the mental and emotional sphere. According to the Japanese tradition, various diseases and ailments have their source in the imbalance between the forces of Yin and Yang. The correct flow of energy is to be ensured by pressing the energy pathways with the hands, of which there are 12 in the human body.
Shiatsu massage – indications
Shiatsu massage is especially recommended for people living in constant stress and nervous tension. Massage can also help people who are constantly tired or have trouble sleeping. In addition to the relaxing effect, this type of massage can be helpful for people who suffer from frequent headaches, shoulder, neck and back pain, as well as women who suffer from menstrual tension syndrome.
What’s more, massage can be effective for digestive ailments such as constipation. This type of massage has a positive effect on the nervous system.
Shiatsu massage improves well-being, reduces tension associated with the accumulation of negative emotions, improves intellectual performance and concentration. The massage also strengthens immunity, improves lymph flow and regulates blood circulation. What’s more, this type of massage can even minimize asthma-related symptoms.
Shiatsu massage – contraindications
This type of massage should not be performed in the case of:
-high blood pressure
– previous or ongoing radiotherapy
– previous or ongoing chemotherapy
– acute inflammations
– viral, bacterial or parasitic diseases
– atherosclerosis
– open wounds
– recent surgery
– recent fracture
– tumors
– abdominal hernia
– tendency to form blood clots
– varicose veins
– hemophilia
– pregnancy