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Massage Therapy not only feels great, but it has many health benefits, including being an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. When you visit your local massage clinic or spa, you can often be overwhelmed with a menu of choices. So here's a quick guide to the wise popular types of massage therapy to help you figure out which style is right for you.
Swedish massage therapy is very popular. Therapists used long, smooth strokes, kneading and circular movements on superficial layers of muscle using massage lotion or oil. It can be very gentle and relaxing if you have never had massage before, this is a good one to try first.
Aromatherapy massage has the addition of scented plant oils called essential oils to address specific needs. The therapist can select oils that are relaxing, energizing, stress reducing or balancing depending on your needs. It's perhaps best for stress or conditions with an emotional component. Growing in popularity is the hot stone massage. Heated smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and to balance energy centers. The therapist may also hold the stones and apply gentle pressure with them. The warmth is comforting and hot stone massage is a good for people who have muscle tension but prefer a nice massage.
