Who feels tired after a tough week?
Have you been tired or exhausted for some time?
Do you have a lack of energy to face your daily life?
These conditions are experienced by many people who like to fill their day with activities or tasks to do, but if you don’t take time to relax or take care of yourself, this fatigue could turn into chronic stress or extreme depression, forcing you to take a prolonged and unwelcome break in your life.
Why not have on your to-do list for the month, take 90 minutes in order to receive a relaxing massage at your home and recharge your physical and emotional batteries?
What is a relaxation massage?
Relaxation massage, as the name suggests, is a form of massage therapy designed to provide general relaxation, relieve muscular tension and improve blood circulation.
Its main aim is to help you escape the demands of your mundane tasks and take some quality time to recover from the stresses of everyday life. When you want to receive a relaxation massage, you can expect the treatment to include:
- Long, smooth, gliding movements that are both rhythmic and fluid;
- A deeply relaxing, but not painful pressure;
- A treatment designed to relax and soothe you, but not to relieve chronic pain or other underlying problems;
- A massage therapist who also takes into account the massage environment: looks for soothing music, warm towels and occasionally uses essential oils to enhance both the environment and the effects of the massage.
Why choose a relaxing massage for your whole body?
At Spa Mobile, our massage therapists only use high-end oils and products for your massage all over your body to hydrate and soothe your skin.
They first begin to work on your back by massaging the tension from the lower back to the shoulders and neck. They then focus on your arms, hands, legs and feet, before asking you to turn around to massage again on the front of your arms, legs and chest and finally on your head and scalp.
While massages of the head, neck, or shoulders can be helpful in relieving tension in problem areas, it is often more effective to seek out a full body relaxation massage, as fatigue is likely to be found in several places. in your body.
For this reason, if you are looking for a treatment that truly brings you complete well-being and relaxation, we recommend that you go for a 90-minute relaxing massage for your whole body and thus relax until you are. ready to face the world again and feel completely rejuvenated.
What are the different types of relaxation massage?
During a relaxation massage therapy session, the massage therapist uses gentle to medium manipulation techniques on the surface layers of body tissue.
Unlike deep-tissue or trigger-point massage, it does not attack the connective tissue of muscles, although it is very effective for relieving tired muscles.
The massage therapist generally works on the client’s back, neck, arms and legs, using gentle kneading and long strokes.
As with other services, there’s an enhanced relaxation massage where you can indulge in other treatments in addition to the standard therapeutic massage. Here’s a list of some relaxation massages you should definitely try:
Swedish massage immediately comes to mind when you say relaxation massage. This is a full-body massage that combines gentle kneading, tapping and long strokes directed at the heart to improve blood circulation and lymph flow. This type of massage is ideal for your first massages or if you simply wish to reduce your stress levels after a long, tiring day.
Hot stone massage involves placing heated stones on specific parts of the body, such as the back, shoulders, legs and feet, to warm and relax muscles. Once they are sufficiently warm, the massage therapist can begin to apply slow, gentle movements to your body. She can also rub the heated stones against the back, shoulders and legs to relieve pain, stress and toxins stored in the body.
Aromatherapy massage helps promote positive thoughts and feelings. It’s a type of massage that benefits both the body and the emotions. During an aromatherapy massage treatment, the massage therapist applies gentle Swedish massage techniques to the soft tissues of your body while the soothing scent of essential oils wafts through the air to intensify its journey towards relaxation. The oils can also be applied to your body on request.
Techniques used for relaxation massage
Effleurage: This technique involves long, gentle, gliding movements that follow the contours of the body. The massage therapist uses her palms, fingers or forearms to apply light to medium pressure. Effleurage is generally used at the beginning and end of a massage to warm up muscles, increase circulation and prepare the body for deeper work. It can also help promote relaxation and reduce stress by stimulating the nervous system.
Kneading: Kneading is a kneading technique that involves lifting, rolling and squeezing muscles. The massage therapist uses her fingers, knuckles or thumbs to apply pressure and manipulate soft tissue. This technique releases muscular tension, improves circulation and increases the flexibility of muscles and connective tissue. It also helps eliminate metabolic waste.
Tapping: Tapping, also known as percussion, is a rhythmic tapping or percussion technique applied with the massage therapist’s fingertips, cupped hands or the edge of the hand. This technique can help stimulate the nervous system, increase blood flow to muscles and improve muscle tone. Tapping is generally used for short periods of time during a relaxation massage and is not always included, as it may not suit all clients or preferences.
Friction: Friction techniques involve the use of deep, circular or back-and-forth movements to generate heat and break up adhesions or knots in muscle tissue. The massage therapist may use her fingers, thumbs or the heel of her hand to apply pressure. This technique is used sparingly in relaxation massage, as it focuses more on treating specific areas of tension rather than promoting overall relaxation.
Vibration: Vibration is a slight jerking or shaking motion applied to the muscles by the massage therapist’s hands or fingers. This technique can help relax tense muscles, stimulate circulation and promote relaxation.
Stretching: Some relaxation massages may include gentle stretching of muscles to help improve flexibility and range of motion. The massage therapist can guide you through passive stretches, where you remain relaxed while the massage therapist moves her limbs, or use techniques such as muscle energy techniques to actively engage you in the stretching process.
Are you too tense?
Aside from change which is the only permanent thing, stress is probably the biggest factor contributing to creating many problems in people and, therefore, in our relationship world. It sounds like a bit of an exaggeration, but you can’t deny how much stress can infiltrate our lives.
Dramas linked to work, family or personal relationships can pile up and wreak terrible havoc. You can either let it dominate you or rise above it and find ways to relax and regain calm in your mind.
Too many people don’t realize that stress is directly linked to the way they think about expectations or desired results, and therefore get angry if they aren’t achieved. To live without expectations is to accept life as it is. To love our problems to enable us to make higher choices and accept that we have no control over the results, only over the process that creates the results.
Our way of thinking has been conditioned since childhood to place the emphasis on results, but never on the creative process that is who we are.
Getting a massage is a relaxing way to take a little time to observe our way of thinking and thus understand without judgment, which gives rise to our stress. Studies show that massages can reduce cortisol levels (stress hormones) in the body and stimulate feel-good neurotransmitters such as endorphins, serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin.
It’s in a climate of tranquility that our minds can act freely and come up with ideas to improve our quality of life. In stress, he cannot think clearly and consciously because our mind is distracted by the many expectations.
What are the lesser known benefits of receiving a full massage?
A relaxing massage all over your body is a real pleasure in a restful atmosphere. But what most people don’t know is that even though you are in a state of total relaxation, your body goes into fully activated mode during a massage.
It stimulates your nervous system, awakens your muscles, organs and glands, moves blood and lymph, and increases the number of cells to produce and release chemicals and hormones. Your body needs a full relaxing massage to renew itself and reverse the effects of fatigue.
Here is a small list of the lesser known benefits of relaxing massage all over your body:
1. Relaxation of your nervous system
When you relax, your nervous system goes into rest and digestion mode. If you have areas of pain and tension in your body, they may be the result of pressure on the nerves from tight muscles. Relaxing massage can relieve them.
A relaxed nervous system means that hormone production will balance out. The production of stress hormones such as corticosteroids decreases as wellness hormones like endorphins increase. The hormones that regulate wake / sleep cycles, menstrual cycles, immune cells, blood sugar, and even the amount of food you eat all respond positively to the relaxation that comes with a full body massage.
2. Refresh your skin
The light rubbing of your massage therapist’s hands along with the massage lotion and oil causes a gentle exfoliation, allowing fresh skin cells to emerge.
3. Lymphatic detoxification
The lymphatic system is crucial for balancing fluid and the function of your immune system. Lymph vessels run parallel to blood vessels throughout your body, and large groups of lymph nodes are found in the neck, armpits, and groin.
While your massage therapist works to move blood through muscles and tissues, she also drains the lymphatic system, where lymph nodes filter out dead cells, wastes, and potential pathogens. Slow lymphatic flow contributes to water retention and drainage from the lymphatic system can reduce edema in some parts of the body.
4. Musculoskeletal well-being
Your muscles are like sponges when they contract, blood and lymph fluid are expelled, and when they relax, fresh blood enters, providing fresh nutrition, oxygen and immune cells. Your massage therapist may also incorporate stretching and amplitude movements into the relaxing massage, which mobilizes the joints and puts beneficial strain on your muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
5. Stimulation of the digestive system
Fatigue and stress affect the digestive system and a full body massage can have a very healthy effect on the way your body processes food and nutrients. The nervous system regulates your digestion, producing necessary chemicals (like saliva, gastric juice, and insulin) and stimulates the flow of food through your intestines.
When food moves smoothly through the digestive system, your stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, and intestines work together for maximum nutrient absorption, which supports your overall well-being.
6. Improved blood supply to bones
Did you know that your bones are also vascularized and enjoy the same benefits of massage as your muscles?
Blood flow supplies calcium and other minerals to your bones to support their strength and function, so your skeletal system receives a major boost from massage.
7. Improved breathing
Your massage therapist may ask you to take a deep breath at the start of the massage.
Unrestricted breathing is one of the fastest ways to reduce fatigue and stress, and your first breath on the massage table can become a sigh of relief. In addition to the diaphragm, there are muscles in your ribs, chest, and neck that help with breathing.
8. A healthy heart
A relaxing full body massage is also good for your heart.
The dilation of the veins produced by the massage increases your venous return which in turn increases blood flow and oxygen supply to all of your organs. Your entire cardiovascular system relaxes and circulation throughout your body improves.
Activating the nervous system’s digestive and rest mode helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate.
What to expect from a full body massage?
Here is the general procedure for performing your full body massage.
1. Before getting on the massage table
Your Spa Mobile massage therapist settles in your favorite space. She always brings her own gear, so you don’t have to provide anything. Their massage therapist tool kit includes the massage table, towels or sheets, massage oil, and usually little extras like oils, music, aromas, candles, incense or a Streamer.
If you have any allergies or special requests, don’t forget to let us know when booking so that they can be taken into account beforehand. If you forget, your massage therapist will consult you anyway before the massage.
2. Once on the massage table
Your massage therapist begins the massage by warming the body, probably starting with the shoulders, neck and back. If you have specified an area that requires more concentration, she will adjust her routine accordingly.
Keep in mind that your massage therapist is there to help, so never be afraid to speak during the massage. Communication is the key to therapy, so let her know how you feel about the pressure and the areas she is focusing on.
You will usually be asked to turn around halfway through the massage. Don’t panic, your modesty is always preserved! Your massage therapist will drape you properly to make sure you are never exposed. After you turn around, she can focus her attention on your shoulders, arms, thighs, and muscles in the front of your body.
This can include a pectoral massage for men. As for women, massage therapists are trained professionals, but they are not doctors, so don’t ask for a breast exam.
3. The last step of your full body massage
The massage therapist finishes the massage with a little pressure which is used to balance and anchor you.
This is usually done by ending the massage of the head and scalp, rounding it with light pressure on the temples.
Your massage therapist will let you know when she has finished the massage. It won’t leave your leg halfway through a stretch or halfway down the back. A full body massage is a whole experience and so we know that ending on a short note can take you out of the experience.
4. How you feel after a full body massage
At the end of your massage, you should feel deeply restored. You should be about to go to bed or take a hot bath.
No doubt you will be smiling and you won’t realize how tense you are until everything slackens. You can feel a surge of energy, an increase in productivity and creativity, and generally a great well-being.
Over the next 24 to 48 hours, you will have increased mobility and flexibility, better balance and more energy.
Do I have to undress for a full body massage?
For a full body massage, you can choose to keep your pants on or be completely naked. You will find that most massage therapists are very good at protecting your modesty and making you feel comfortable without ever showing anything you don’t want.
Your massage therapist will explain how much to take off, give you a towel to cover you up, and then leave the room as you get ready. She will knock a few minutes later before coming back for therapy. She then only discovers the pieces she is working on.
If you go for a full body massage, will it literally be your whole body?
A full body massage doesn’t have to include your sensitive areas. You can tell which parts of your body you don’t want to be affected.
A full body massage usually includes your arms, legs, hands and feet, neck and back, stomach, and buttocks. The area around the breasts is usually massaged, but the breasts themselves are not. You can always tell you hate having your chest or butt or anything touched.
If you’re not at all sure, try booking a back, neck, and shoulder massage first to see how comfortable you are with being touched in those areas. If all goes well, next time you can book a full body massage.
Even with a full body massage, most of you are covered most of the time. For example, your massage therapist will unroll your arm and shoulder or uncover your leg while massaging this part of your body. When she needs you to turn around, she will hold the towel like a screen so you can turn around in private.
Choose massage therapists who are attentive to your situation.
If you want a unique massage to relax or free yourself from your pain, discomfort, pain or suffering, isn’t it wise and sensible to turn to massage therapists who know what you are doing? Live?
