Introduction There are several reasons for a hump at the top of the spine or on the back of the neck. Muscle knots, osteoporosis, kyphosis, and cysts are a few possible reasons. A person may call the hump on the back of their neck a “buffalo hump” or a “dowagers hump,” depending on what is…
Introduction The process of removing stool from the body is called bowel movement. It can occasionally be challenging or uncomfortable, but it is a normal and healthy aspect of life. A variety of factors, such as low fiber intake, dehydration, and some drugs can cause constipation. Constipation can be eased and regularity is encouraged with…
What are Relaxation Techniques? A relaxation technique is a method used to help a person reduce stress, anxiety, or tension by inducing a state of calmness and relaxation in the body and mind. There are many different types of relaxation techniques, but they all involve consciously focusing one’s attention on a specific sensation, thought, or…
Compression massages are a highly useful technique used on larger areas of muscle. In this technique, pressure applies to muscles, Hold and released then repeated. Compression massage is used within many other types of massages technique such as Swedish, therapeutic, and deep tissue massages. The therapist can use compression massage techniques to treat a range…
Swedish massage is a popular therapeutic massage that can be done with gentle and vigorous hands. It is a wide range of massage techniques and strokes to promote relaxation in the body. Gentle Swedish massage techniques are done to help warm up muscles, improve blood circulation, and release muscle tension while vigorous types of Massage…
What is calf muscle pain? What calf pain feels like? Sing and symptoms of calf muscle pain Causes of calf muscle pain Calf pain may result from several different causes and can be associated with other health conditions. While you can often treat calf pain reception, other instances may require immediate medical attention.Here are some…
Kneading massage is a technique in the category of petrissage used by massage therapists in which pressure is applied to superficial and deep soft tissues. Kneading is a most commonly used massage technique to treat muscle pain, muscle spasms, and muscle tightness, and to increase flexibility. Kneading can also be used to help reduce emotional…
What is a Deep Friction Massage? Deep friction massage (DFM), also called cross friction massage, is a soft tissue massage that was founded by James Cyriax. The DFM is help to maintain the mobility of the soft tissue such as ligament, tendon, and muscle, and also help to prevent adherent scars from forming. James Cyriax…
Effleurage is a type of massage technique that helps to relax the muscle, increase blood circulation and lymph flow. Effleurage is a most commonly used massage technique performed in such way that it does not try to move the muscles located just under the skin, that’s why it is also called gliding. Effleurage massage improve…
