Acupressure is a massage therapy technique originally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 2000 years. Still effective today, this technique uses the pressure of fingers, thumbs, knuckles, and palms to release and regulate Chi or Qi (which in Chinese means life force energy) from special spots of the body, called acupressure points…
Neck pain is one of the most common issues of our ordinary modern life which can be very discomforting and troubling. Doing any type of activity which forces your neck bones and muscles to overwork in an unsuitable position can cause muscle strains, whether this is hunching over your computer or putting too much pressure…
Do you remember how you felt when your muscles tight, especially after a workout or a stressful day? Many people treat their body in different ways when they feel fatigued or stressed. Do you prefer letting time release the tension or going to the spa? Have you ever heard of hot stone massage? Do you…
Chair massage is a portable, easy, and effective kind of Massage in which massage therapists can help a larger amount of clients in a shorter amount of time than other kinds of massages ( light relaxation massage on the table). You can take the massage chair and use it anywhere. It’s Portable and therefore the…
Massage therapy is a fast-growing and most demanding profession in Raleigh. People have started to realize how important it is to have a massage on a regular basis, in their healthcare plan. Massage has many benefits including reducing stress, improving blood and lymph circulation, reducing pain, improving the immunity system, improving sleep quality, eliminating toxins,…
Swedish vs Deep Tissue Massage: Your Guide to Choosing the Right One Deciding between a Swedish and deep tissue massage can feel overwhelming. Are they similar treatments with slight variations, or do they serve entirely different purposes? This guide clarifies the difference between Swedish and deep tissue massage, exploring their philosophies, techniques, and ideal candidates…
In this blog, Step Above Massage Clinic, wants to talk about basic massage techniques that is being used in Swedish and deep tissue massage. Basic massage techniques goes into six categories, effleurage, petrissage, friction, compression, tapotement and vibration. we are going to introduce these six techniques and talk about benefits of them. Effleurage Long strokes along the body with gliding movements which is…
