Massage Therapy

About the Massage Therapy heading in Yellow™

You will find information on all types of massage therapies under this heading in Yellow™.  Massage therapy is not just applying pressure on the body — it’s a scientific process. A massage can reduce stress, eliminate muscular injuries, and improve circulation and metabolism. In addition, a massage can help to increase the blood’s oxygen carrying capacity by ten to fifteen percent. After a massage, you feel relaxed, because it helps to loosen shortened and contracted muscles. Massage also plays an important role in sports, athletics and, physical exercises.          
Yellow™ contains a comprehensive list of massage therapy centres and institutes across Australia.

Massage therapy is very effective in the treatment of headaches and migraines, sore neck and shoulder, frozen shoulder, back pain and sciatica, sprains, tears, strains, shin splints, over-use injuries, and tennis and golfers elbow. Most massage therapy centres offer a variety of massage treatments for specific symptoms.

The commonly known massage therapies are remedial massage, Swedish massage, Myopractic, Shiatsu, and aromatherapy. Remedial massage treats postural imbalances, injuries, and muscular aches and pains.

Swedish massage is a special type of massage that involves long strokes, tapping, friction, percussion, kneading, vibration and shaking motions. Shiatsu therapy is a technique to free the clogged Chi, which is a vital energy flowing in the body. Myopractic therapy is another technique that frees the energy flow and triggers the body’s natural healing process. Aromatherapy, as the name suggests, is the use of essential oils to reduce pain. It is important to select the right therapy for the specific pain. Please consult your doctor before you take up any form of massage to be 100 percent sure of the results. Also, make sure that you visit a good legitimate massage therapist for your ailment.

See also Bowen Therapy or Osteopaths or Acupuncture



Refinement options may include:

  • Kind e.g. Manipulative, Full-body, Prenatal, Acupressure
  • Anatomy e.g. Shoulders, Thorax, Scalp, Back
  • Benefit e.g. Increased Blood Circulation, Relaxation, Rehabilitation, Reduced Muscle Tension
  • Concerns e.g. Menstrual Problems, Fibromyalgia, Tension, Constipation
  • Specialty e.g. Children, Aged Care, Herbal Medicines, Corporate

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