MASSAGE
Massage is one of the oldest treatment methods and
Hypocrites who is the father of medicine, who
lived between 460-380 B.C., explained the benefits
of a soft massage in his treatment after healing
shoulder dislocation. The purpose of massage is to
reach the treatment using one of the
physiological, mechanical or pathological effects.
Different functions are performed through
different massage methods for different regions of
the body. Through restating the energy balance in
malfunctioning regions, healing and immunity
system of the body is activated through the
effects like relaxing the skin, relaxation in
muscle lymph level, relieving stress arising due
to daily environmental conditions. Massage which
increases the resistance of the body and makes the
skin healthier and regulate basal metabolism,
indicate the effect of massage on loosing weight.
MASSAGE TYPES
CLASSIC MASSAGE: Massage has been applied
to have a healthier life and eliminate various
diseases for years. Blood circulation in tissues
is improved, metabolism is accelerated, relaxation
and sedation are provided through this kind of
massage.
SPECIAL COMBINED MASSAGE: It has the same
characteristics with classic massage. However, ,it
is applied by combining classic massage with
special techniques, taking the demands and
problems of the persons into account.
SPECIAL MASSAGE APPLICATIONS:
The application of this massage under physician
control is appropriate both in terms of its side
effects and utility on the highest level.
Additionaliy, these group massages should continue
for 2 weeks to observe their supportive effects in
various treatments.
A.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE MASSAGE: The main purpose of
this kind of massage is to provide a strong tonus
balance in under-skin tissues. At the end of
massage, blood circulation is more effective in
that region.
B.
FOOT REFLEX MASSAGE: Sole is considered as a
map indicating all of the organs in the body.
Functions of relevant organs may be improved by
pressing that regions with finger tips.
SEGMENT MASSAGE: It is a kind of massage
applied along the spine in the low back. Spinal
nerves complying with each spinal cord (segment)
come out of the spine and they are diffused to
skin regions through various organs. The massage
applied to the points where the spinal nerves come
out aims at affecting the organs and skin regions,
which receive nerves from that region.
UNDERWATER MASSAGE: It is a kind of massage
applied through spraying pressurized water.
ABDOMINAL MASSAGE: It is a kind of massage
applied with procedures similar to those of
segment massage. Through the massage applied to
the abdominal region, functions of some
inner-organs and especially large intestines are
tried to be improved.
PERIOST MASSAGE: It is a kind of massage
applied over the bones deep and strongly. Its
purpose is to relieve the pain based on bones.
LYMPH DRAINAGE MASSAGE: It is a kind of
massage, which stimulates and accelerates lymph
flow. It is proven to be effective especially on
edema, acne vulgaris, migraine, softening of wound
scars.
SPORT MASSAGE: It is a kind of massage applied
to prepare the individuals for sports activities.
To provide the high performance of the individuals
in activities is one of the purposes.
ACUPUNCTURE MASSAGE AND MOXA: It is an
acupuncture massage, however, heat is applied to
some special regions on the skin through special
wax and the effect is tried to be increased and
diverged.
ACUPUNCTURE MASSAGE:
It is the kind of massage on points and lines
used in classic acupuncture applications.
HOT MUD: Hot mud provides an environment
with a long-lasting temperature that does not
burn the skin and where the deep tissues can be
heated effectively and permanently. 45-50oC
heated mud is laid on the skin with a thickness
of 3 cm. It is removed from the skin through a
shower with lukewarm water after 30 minutes and
a rest is taken. Besides its effect of relieving
the muscle pains, it is also effective on
chronic degenerative joint diseases and chronic
rheumatic problems.
COLD MUD: It is similar to hot mud
application. However, cold mud is used this
time. Acute inflammations and varicose are among
its main indications.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Massage has sedative (analgesic, muscle
relaxant), stimulating effects and accelerates
blood flow in surface veins going to the heart
through mechanic pressure, additionally it
accelerates lymph flow. It facilitates
extraction of metabolites from the body, pushes
blood accumulation in capillaries towards venous
cavities. Massage is beneficial since it
improves stimulation on the skin, relieves the
scars in under-skin tissues which stretch
muscles and muscle groups passively, increases
the muscle tonus, assists the dilution of mucous
in bronchia in lungs and also relaxes the spasm
in intestines.
TO WHOM THE MASSAGE IS APPLIED
Massage is applied to people with problems of;
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Arthritis
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Myositis
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Fibrositis
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Bursitis
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Orthopedic and neuralgic diseases
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Fracture
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Sprain and strain
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Contractor
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Burn
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Amputation
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Pressurre wounds and surrounding tissue
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Scar tissue, adhesion'
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Facial paralysis
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Insomnia
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Long bed-rest
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Peripheral neuritis
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Poliomyelitis
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Muscle spasms
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Asthma
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Bronchiectasis and pulmonary abscess ù Varicose
ulcers
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Constipation
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Edema and the people who came for resting and
relaxing.
