MORE INFO ON MASSAGE

Massage

Whether its muscle tension you want to relieve, knots around the shoulder area general aches and pains anywhere on the body or you really just need some time out to de-stress and relax then massage is the answer visit Inside & Out for either a deep tissue Aromatherapy & Swedish or a Volcanic Hot Stone massage. You will receive a pressure point welcoming and be asked to focus on your breathing allowing you to completely switch off from you daily goings on.

What is massage and how does it work?

Massage is a hands on technique where the therapists uses certain movements to stimulate the muscles and skin by means of manipulation, these movements and stimulating movements vary in strength dependent on the type of massage you have chosen. It works by breaking up areas of tension held in the muscles and aids the bodies method of eliminating the chemical build up in these areas and promoting relaxation.

What are the different types of massage?

Massage comes in many varying forms and styles and these vary themselves from country to country across the world to name only a few types of massages techniques-
Remedial and sports massage
These massage types are usually to aid the recovery of injury related to accidents and sports activities.
Aromatherapy and Swedish Massage
These massage types are gentle, usually to used to promote relaxation.
Hot Stones
This massage technique uses hot stones to break down muscle tension more effectively.
There are many more types of massage used in eastern culture such as Shiatsu which focuses on pressure points and Thia Massage which works on stretching aswell as massage.

Are there times or conditions which may not be suitable for massage?

You should not have massage after a certain stage in your pregnancy, or if you have a fever, have had a recent accident, dizzy or nauseated, severe bruises, sunburn or wounds relating injury. If you are still unsure please ask on of our trained therapists.

What happens during your massage session?

At the beginning of your massage an aromatic soothing and reviving hot towel will be placed over your back neck and shoulders immediately heating the area, penetrating deep in to the muscles and preparing for the massage technique of your choice. Your massage therapist will have considered the appropriate essential oils at consultation and will then work these into the skin during the massage, the blend used for a number of different massage techniques will break down tension stimulate and soothe the muscles or dependent on the oil selection invigorate and lift leaving you feeling energised and revived. Your massage treatment will end by going over different pressure points to alleviate all energies built up and to further relax the body and mind.

What happens after your massage session?

After your massage treatment, your therapist will leave you comfortably sitting up with a refreshment and adjusted lighting allowing you to come-to before recommencing your day. At Inside&Out to get the best out of your treatment we suggest you try and take it a bit easier after your massage session and eat only light meals and snacks . go for a walk after your massage will help to continue the stimulation and detoxification process, as will eating light meals as the body is trying the rid itself of the waste elements disturbed by the massage techniques, take time to relax.

Getting the most out of massage?

Try and make your massage sessions regular and incorporate them into a healthier lifestyle including . exercise, healthy balanced diet, daily water intake approx 2 litres and tasking time to relax do things you enjoy. Here at Inside&Out we provide courses of massage sessions, in fact if you buy 5 you will get the sixth free, call us or ask one of therapist for more info on our great value massage course offers.

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Remember - book five and get one free.