Getting a baby to sleep so they can get a good night’s rest is often a new parents’ greatest challenge. There has been a lot of research done on massage with hospitalised babies, who are generally small and vulnerable. Research has established that hospitalised babies grow faster if they are massaged correctly. This involves using oil and a firm yet gentle stroking (light, tickling touch isn’t recommended).
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Baby Massage in Different Countries
In the Eastern countries the massage ritual for babies and infants occupies a very important place. The loving massage given to the baby by the mother with her own hands is the most fulfilling form nurturing that creates a special bonding between the two. Massage provides so many benefits. It aids digestion, relieves colic, eases tension, regulates breathing, and spurs growth. It offers the infant not just the comfort and stimulus of touch, but a full range of enriching sensual experiences … eye contact, a soothing voice, a familiar scent.
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The Origins of Indian Head Massage
Originating in the East more than one thousand years ago, Indian Head Massage was originally developed as a grooming technique by women who used it to strengthen and improve the fullness of the hair. This was achieved by stimulating the pressure points on the scalp. It was particularly popular with women of fashion who wanted to enhance their appearance. The technique, in many senses, became part of everyday life and was practised on young an old alike. It became a tradition that was handed down through the generations.
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Oil
Research on hospitalised babies showed they did better with an oil versus a dry massage. Massage with oil has more positive effects of neonatal infants:
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The technique of massaging the baby is quite simple. In fact, it is instinctive to some mothers and for others; it is not difficult to learn the technique. Baby massage has been practised for generations, in many different countries. Skin contact makes your baby feel safe and secure and is a simple way of showing affection. There are various ways to do the massage, none of them right or wrong unless your baby indicates them to be so. Use strokes with imagination, keeping in mind the muscular structure of the body. The guidelines given here are basic, you can alter them to suit your individual needs in tandem with that of your baby.
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What is Cellulite?
With growing awareness about a healthy body and the pre-occupation of the mind with fitness, cellulite has attracted a lot of attention, lately. Ignored for a long time, this dimpling effect on thighs and other areas finds the spotlight trained on it, now. Cellulite is thought to be a build up of toxic fluid and fat in the skin that causes a peculiar orange pee! type puckering. What is interesting is that cellulite need not attack the fat people only; it is often seen on the slim figures also.
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Facial massage is one of the most relaxing therapies designed to provide tension release, while stimulating the skin. Besides working as a beauty therapy, it is very beneficial in perking up the circulation and revitalising the facial muscles. It is increasingly being used by men and women all over the world.
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Sports Massage Pre-event Guidelines
Sports Massage is basically applying the principles of bodywork and massage to athletes. What makes it different is that athletes have very special needs. Knowing the person and the sport is what will make the treatment of greater value.
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• Relaxes muscles and improves joint mobility.
• Increases range of motion.
• Flushes out lactic acid in the muscles.
• Double, or triple faster recovery rate of muscles after a massage.
• Increases circulation.
• Stimulates lymphatic system, hence improves immune system.
• Relieves muscle aches and stiffness.
• Breaks up scar tissue.
• Prevents injuries that might be caused by stressing unbalanced muscle groups, or by favouring or forcing a painful, restricted area.
• Reduces the chance of injury, through proper stretching and event preparation, and through deep tissue massage.
• Improves range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved power and performance.
• Maximize the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow.
• Enhances elimination of metabolic by-products of exercise.
Whether you enjoy recreational sport, or you are a professional athlete, Sports massage will loosen, warm and ready your muscles for activity, prevent sports related injury, improve performance and endurance. Almost everyone, who has followed an exercise regimen, played some sort of active game, or done swimming or even jogging or aerobics, is likely to have suffered from muscle spasm or strain.