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Rehabilitation of muscles

The muscles in our body are still working as a team. A good example is the muscles of the hamstring.
Each of the three muscles in this team may flex the knee joint but only one of them can also extend the hip. Since each muscle has a slightly different from the other two, the hamstrings can flex the knee, for example, in slightly different ways.
Every muscle has the capacity to contract but none can be extended by his own effort. This means that each group of muscles in the body must have an objection or a team of antagonistic muscles which can stretch its members back to their normal resting length when they cease to contract - and vice-versa, naturally. For hamstrings, the team consists of antagonistic muscles quadriceps.

When the muscles of the hamstring to contract the quadriceps they draw back to their normal resting length. When the quadriceps contract they are the same for the hamstrings. All our muscles work on this principle.
If the entire system works properly, it must maintain a precise balance between the forces of the muscles in opposition teams.

Imagine, for example, we have two teams of antagonistic muscles called A and B. They control the movement of a joint. If the muscles of Team A are used constantly and the muscles of the B team are not, the balance between them is gradually affected. With repeated use, muscle tone will too and will be shorter. This makes it more difficult for the muscles antagonistic muscles to draw the other team back to their normal resting length - in fact, they do not. In addition to adding to the problem, the brain makes the muscles that are too tone as if they were entered and automatically reduces the ability of those contractions in the opposite team to maintain the balance between them. The result, unfortunately, is just the opposite. While the muscles of Team A are too tired and too hard, the muscles of the Team B become weaker. This type of imbalance is caused by the repeated stress which results in pain and muscle aches, a very common problem in the West. Playing sports, driving cars with the misplaced orders, use a computer for hours - all this is likely to pose such problems.

Treatment for strained muscles, cuts and even muscle spasms is stretching. They must be stretched just slightly more than possible without help and always at a length slightly greater than their normal resting length. This tricks the brain so it stops the ability to reduce contraction of antagonistic muscles.
After a few treatments progressive these problems can be corrected.

Studied oriental therapies can work to address these problems. The Tui Na and Thai massage are particularly effective but the Shiatsu massage and Indonesia operate both a little slower.

The shortening of muscle caused by repeated stress is always accompanied by some pathological changes of the muscle tissue which must also be concerned when dealing with this. These therapies are effective because they balance the intrinsic energy so that the injured tissue can heal at the same time that muscle fibers can be mechanically stretched.

In the battle against the chronic pain - physical and emotional - the massage Tuina, Shiatsu, Thai and Indonesian, his powerful arms.

Each of them can make you feel good - a different way.

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Indonesian Massage

It is best massage manipulations very efficient uses of oil. It is intense! When there is an Indonesian doing a full body massage to another Indonesian, gently massaging every muscle, you would not know how the massage is incredibly deep. The Europeans are not very courageous and are often the first experience with Indonesian massage rather painful. As the Tui Na and Thai massage, this massage is addictive. The pain soon becomes "good pain" and later, pure pleasure!

The techniques of massage Indonesian soft tissue focus especially on the muscle tissue - the myofascial and tendons.

To relax tense muscles and myofascial contracted fibrous is pushed with the thumb firmly and deeply throughout each muscle. All soft tissue work intuitively follows the course of Chinese energy meridians. It is made more strongly than a typical Thai massage but it is also profound. The manipulation of Indonesian massage focusing specifically on the spine and involve mostly bending Epinal. An hour session of this kind of massage is enough to leave a feeling of relaxation, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and energized. It really is a powerful medicine.
As therapy, it excels in dealing with tense muscles and sore and also very effective for diseases affecting the abdominal organs such as constipation, indigestion, bloating, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome.

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Thai Massage

This type of massage offers the receiver a workout advanced yoga that requires no self-discipline, practice or effort on his part. But the massage is more than that, because before using any stretch of the yoga masseur press along the energy channels or "sen" at the same time as all the muscles that surround it in all conceivable angle. The pressure is made with the thumbs, palms and soles. No muscle escapes this treatment. The massage is slow and rhythmic. A technique is back to the next almost imperceptibly and speed is not a concern.

The sustained pressure and relaxes the deep myofascial (connective tissue of skeletal muscles), so that the energy sen energies can pass through easily, in the same time preparing for large scale stretches that follow.
For some, during a Thai massage for the first time, the pressure techniques are a little too penetrating, but it will adapt very quickly. A skillful masseur can adjust all the work and soft tissue manipulation to suit those who are weak or aching.

While Thai massage appears effortless, it requires a very good condition by the practitioner. The correct posture and body control are very important to avoid injuries - especially at the back - The power involved in some of the large-scale manipulation requires great skill and sensitivity to avoid too great a stretch of the patient.

When executed properly, the Thai massage relaxes and uplifts the spirit. It gives muscles a complete workout unique and restores aching joints and painful. No words can describe "the feeling of floating in the air" we feel after spending half past one in the hands (and feet) of a master of Thai massage. Even young adults who think being in shape should try to discover the meaning of true flexibility. Sports injuries that affect the joints and muscles can be treated effectively with this type of massage.

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Shiatsu

The practice of Shiatsu, as in the West is far from its Chinese roots, while a major part of the theory has been maintained and expanded. The diagnosis of Hara became an important component of Shiatsu. The Hara is the core of intrinsic energy of the body and is located in the abdomen.

It is supposed to reflect the energy of the whole body and is used in diagnosis. Shiatsu relatively modern techniques compared to Tuina, particularly regarding the manipulation. This led to the borrowing of some stretches of Thai massage, which became part of Shiatsu today. The techniques of sustained pressure and slow dominates massage combined with stretching and joint rotations. All this is done on a mat on the ground and as Tuina, the patient need only remove his shoes.

Shiatsu is usually performed very slowly in silence because it is essentially the application of intuitive contact. It requires deep concentration and talent of the masseur to "read" properly with his hands tactile cues to guide the course of the massage. As for the massage Chinese, the ultimate goal is to harmonize and balance the body's vital energy so it can heal itself.

Shiatsu is truly the ultimate relaxing so it can be particularly effective in treating emotional problems and tension due to stress. For treatment of muscle-skeletal problems and chronic acute it is often less effective than the other three therapies.

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Tui na

The Tuina is a comprehensive healing system practiced in its purest form in traditional medical schools throughout China. The study even includes a branch devoted to work on babies and young children. The Tuina is used by the Chinese to treat diseases in the West would be treated by physiotherapists, sports therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors or therapy with drugs. Chinese Olympic champions rely on for all their Tuina therapy, since for treating sports injuries is the best.

Those seeking an occasional massage to relax and be pampered should not choose the Tuina: it is too hard and anyway, this is not his goal. It is a serious therapy for all the problems listed above. After the first session of Tuina is possible to have pains. Usually after a few days and it goes as far and the treatments they are progressing gradually become more comfortable.

Most people have tried massage two or three times have become addicted! It not only provides an effective treatment for pain but it leaves a sensation of lightness and energy. Several employment as a regular health care. At a session of Tuina practitioner does not discourage the patient to speak. A careful listening combined with powerful techniques of Qi movement can remove a layer of repressed emotions and thus give the patient a feeling of happiness and a stronger connection with himself and the world around.

The Tuina runs with the patient sitting on a couch or massage.
The patient remains clothed, remove his shoes. To take advantage of massage is advisable to wear light cotton clothes. Pants and a T-shirt is ideal. Those who intend to receive a massage Tuina for the first time must be prepared to answer many questions about their health and their medical history.

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Eastern Holistic Approach

Western medicine seeks to identify the organic cause of health problem and treating body parts are affected.

Chinese medicine does not focus on the physiological causes of the disease. Instead, it focuses on the need to identify patterns of imbalance in the body's internal energy or "Qi" - Pronounced "Chi". The treatments aim to restore balance and harmony. The Chinese position is that an imbalance of Qi within and between the main organs resulting in pain and disease. This situation affects not only the physical body but the mind and emotions. By correcting the Qi so that the balance and harmony are restored, have provided good conditions for the body to heal itself. For a Western doctor's body is the sum of its parts while for the doctor of TCM, the body is a complete entity. The four types of techniques which will be discussed in this article are holistic in their applications and benefits they provide.

The Tuina and Shiatsu accomplish this by following the instructions of a complex underlying theory. Even if a masseur massage Thai or Indonesian lack of such knowledge on this theory seems to possess an almost intuitive.
The massage oriental helps maintain good health and also addresses several health problems. The four systems studied here differ widely among themselves as regards their technical and application methods. In addition each excels in different treatment of specific types of diseases. For example, headaches, pain in neck and shoulder, sciatica and back pain, joint problems, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, premenstrual tension, stress, tension, insomnia, emotional problems and sports injuries.

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Two major systems of medicine are at the root of our therapies - traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Indian medicine Ayurveda. Both date from 4000 years ago and extensive documentation still exists. As you can see from the diagram, Tuina is the modern branch of TCM and has nothing to do with Ayurveda. There are about 1200 years the Japanese have taken ownership of Tuina in adapting to their culture and temperament which gives the result as Shiatsu. This last made its way to the West, which earned him significant changes in the trial. The roots of Thai massage back as a thousand years. As might be expected due to its geographical location, Thailand has received a lot of influence from India and China. Those familiar with Thai massage can immediately identify a character strong Indian yogic in its range of manipulations. The energy channels called "Sen" massed as if they were conventional TCM meridians show Chinese influence. The Indonesian massage has a history dating back to 4000 years and is strongly related to massage Ayurveda. Exactly how the massage follows the Chinese meridians suggests a connection with Tuina or Shiatsu.

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The protagonists of this article are the massage Tuina, Chinese massage, shiatsu, Thai massage and indonesian massage. To a casual observer they appear to have little in common. "Tui Na" which means "push and grasp" offers an infinite range of techniques for manipulation of soft tissues that are applied vigorously on the patient dressed in a chair and a sofa. The Shiatsu is also done on clothing but on a carpet on the ground and compared to the other seems rather passive and static. It focuses on the sustained pressure of soft tissue. The Thai massage is similar to Shiatsu regarding techniques of soft tissue consisting of pressure also slow and often supported applied on the body dressed. The manipulations of Thai massage are numerous and varied and would seem rather to yoga applied.

The massage Indonesia seems to be the only one who does not belong to this group. This is an extremely vigorous massage applied to the skin with oil. The technical manipulation of soft tissue accompanied by an arsenal of other techniques.
Which clearly defines each of these systems is how the masseur's hands move and urge the meridians and specific energy points. It is important to examine the origins of each to better understand their similarities and differences.

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There are still some words of warning to finish. The movements and techniques used in Thai massage may be potentially harmful to the masseur and the receiver. To give a massage to ensure that even a basic level it is necessary to have skills, strength and balance, qualities that can only be acquired through proper training. Even someone young and fit may be injured when subjected to stretching and twisting misapplied. On the other hand, we must take into account the cons-indications of Thai massage which are essentially the same would apply to any form of massage therapy. The massage should not be used in a very heavily modified form of cardiac patients suffering from hypertension and cancer. The skins with problems such as eczema, psoriasis and hives should not be massaged and most of the stretching and bending should not be used during pregnancy. If the receiver is suffering from some diseases that raise doubts about the masseur at the convenience of this type of massage is always better to opt for caution and send him to his doctor to determine if massage is indicated cons - .

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Those wishing to invest in their health and fitness will find that massage Thai is an excellent choice. It not only contributes to the balance of internal energy "rewrite" the absence of disease but also facilitates blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, improves joint mobility, raises the level of flexibility and, as if n was not enough, the receiver gives the sensation of "being in the clouds! (To cite a few of my patients after a session of this unique massage.) Even the emotional pain is treated. This is not surprising when you understand what "energy balance" mean in terms of good health. This is the fundamental origin of the health of the whole body - physically, emotionally and spiritually. If the masseur is open to listening is even better, since many people who receive this type of massage may feel safe in his presence, which encourages them to confide in him and thus get rid of anger, pain, frustration and other emotional problems. This greatly enhances the effects of massage and tells the receiver to watch different perspective and its problems.

While Thai massage appears too good to be true, it has a drawback. Currently qualified masseurs are not numerous and not well distributed in the country. Many of those who read this article did not find one nearby. The good news is that the number increases sharply masseurs in line with the growing interest raised on the Eastern therapies - largely thanks to tourists who return home, nostalgic therapies so effective that they have received during their last vacation in Asia.

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