Full body massage: Soothe nerves and relax the body and mind

##Full body massage: Soothe nerves and relax the body and mind

Full body massage is a treatment method that acts on the soft tissues of the human body through pressing, kneading and other techniques to relieve fatigue, relax muscles, promote blood circulation, soothe nerves and other purposes.

### The magical effect of massage

* **Relieve muscle tension:** Massage can loosen muscle knots, relieve muscle soreness, and improve muscle flexibility.
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* **Promote blood circulation:** Massage can speed up blood circulation, improve tissue nutrition, and accelerate the discharge of metabolic products.

* **Relieve nerves:** Massage can stimulate nerve endings, regulate nervous system functions, and relieve anxiety and stress.
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* **Improve sleep:** Massage can promote the secretion of melatonin and improve sleep quality.

* **Enhance immunity:** Massage can promote lymphatic circulation and enhance immunity.

### Types of massage

There are many different ways to massage, the most common ones are:

* **Tuina massage:** Use the palms, fingers, elbows and other parts of the body to push, hold, press, and knead the human body.

* **Foot massage:** Mainly massage the acupuncture points on the feet to achieve the purpose of health care.
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* **Essential oil massage:** Use essential oils during the massage, which are absorbed through the sense of smell and skin to achieve the effect of physical and mental relaxation.
* **Thai massage:** A massage method that combines yoga, acupressure and passive stretching.
* **Swedish massage:** Mainly uses long and slow stroking, kneading, vibration and other techniques.

### Precautions for massage

* **Choose a regular massage place:** Make sure the masseur has professional qualifications.
* **Inform the masseur of your physical condition:** Before the massage, you should inform the masseur of your physical condition, especially if you have chronic diseases or have had surgery recently.
* **Massage strength:** The strength of the massage should be moderate. Too light will not achieve the effect, and too heavy may cause damage.
* **Massage frequency:** The frequency of massage varies from person to person, generally 1-2 times a week is enough.

### Self-massage

In addition to going to professional massage places, we can also relieve fatigue and relax our body and mind through some simple self-massage.

* **Head massage:** Gently massage the head with the fingertips to relieve headaches and eye fatigue.
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* **Shoulder and neck massage:** Knead the shoulder and neck with both hands to relieve shoulder and neck pain.
* **Foot massage:** Press the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet with your thumbs to promote blood circulation and relieve fatigue.