Guide
Massage Knowledge from NAIPO
Over 30 guides on massage: process, preparation, effects, and costs. In short: A good massage begins with peace and quiet, usually lasts 30 to 90 minutes, and works best when you come relaxed and without time pressure.
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Massage knowledge
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Shiatsu massage: side effects and when it is risky
Tiredness or a dull ache after Shiatsu is usually normal and gone within a day or two. Which reactions are not a good sign, and which conditions mean you should talk to a doctor first.
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Sciatica: symptoms, causes and what really helps
Sciatic pain runs from the back into the leg and brings everyday life to a halt. What is behind it, what helps in the acute phase, where massage makes sense, and the warning signs that ca...
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Acupressure: the most important points and their effects
Acupressure needs no needles, no studio and no equipment. Just a thumb and two minutes. The best-known points, the technique and an honest assessment.
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Foot massage: effects, process and how-to
The sole of the foot has more nerve endings per area than almost any other part of the body. What a foot massage does, how to do it yourself and when it is off limits.
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Swedish massage: the five basic techniques
Swedish massage is the basic form from which almost all Western massage styles developed. Five techniques, a clear sequence, and the best starting point for beginners.
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Ayurvedic massage: the process, the oils and Abhyanga
Warm oil, long flowing strokes, often with two therapists: Ayurvedic massage follows its own set of rules. What makes Abhyanga and what to know before your first session.
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Chinese massage: what Tuina really is
Tuina is not a spa massage. It is one of the five pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine. What happens during a session and how it differs from Shiatsu and Thai massage.
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Hot stone massage: process, effects and costs
Hot basalt stones on your back, warm oil, deep warmth instead of firm pressure. What actually happens during a hot stone massage, and who it is not for.
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Hydrojet massage: water massage without getting wet
You lie fully clothed on a couch while water jets shoot against a film beneath you. What hydrojet massage can do, what it costs and where its limits are.
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Massage with a pacemaker: what is allowed
The massage itself is not the problem. The electric field of some devices and pressure over the pacemaker unit are. This overview separates the two clearly.
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Pain after a massage: normal or not?
One to two days of muscle soreness after an intense massage is normal. Stabbing, radiating or longer-lasting pain is not. This overview tells the two apart.
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Process and Preparation
What happens during a typical massage?What should you do beforehand?Shower beforehand?What should I take off?How should I behave?How much to tip?What should I consider?
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Full body massage
The Big Full Body Massage GuideHow does it work?What happens during it?What isn't massaged?How much does it cost?Which massage massages everything?
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Effect and frequency
Do massages really relieve tension? Which massage is best for the back? How often should you have a massage? How often if you have severe tension? How long does a good massage last? Which massage is best for beginners? Can massages trigger migraines?
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