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Return To Massage Article Archive   Discover Working with a Massage Chair By Konstantin Volegna A massage chair is a common tool in the massage industry. Those that work with a massage chair are typically not performing full body massages. They are, instead, usually giving a foot massage or hand massage. They may also be working on various other smaller parts or areas of the body, such as the back of the neck. The chairs offer limited access to parts of the body that may be covered by a full body massage, so a table should be used for most massage techniques. Trigger point therapy is often a practice that accompanies massage therapy. This may be performed in a massage chair in some capacities, especially if trigger point therapy is used on the feet, back of the neck, or hands. -------------------------------------------------------- Quick Fact: There is evidence that massage was employed by the Chinese as early as 3000 years ago. Their literature contains treatises upon the subject written some thousands of years ago. An ancient Chinese book entitled, 'The Cong-Fou of the Tao-Tse ' of which a French translation appeared about a century ago, was the foundation of our modern massage. -------------------------------------------------------- Thumb kneading is one of the techniques that people using a massage chair commonly use on their patients or customers. Thumb kneading works the muscles in a direct way, much like trigger point therapy, and enables full working of the muscles and joints because of the pressure generated from the thumbs. Thumb kneading is the most effective technique used to massage feet or hands. Thumb kneading is the act of making alternate thumb circles with the thumbs, focusing on the area that is experiencing the muscular pain or pressure. Alternating thumb circles on the soles of someones foot or perhaps in the palm of the hand is a common technique. These circles work with the muscles to provide a great deal of relief by triggering endorphin release from the brain, a hormone that eases pain and makes someone feel good. -------------------------------------------------------- Did you know that according to the American Massage Therapy Association massage can reduce heart rate, lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and lymph flow and improve range of motion. -------------------------------------------------------- The use of a massage chair can be a way of making it easier on the masseuse to get at the feet or hands of the patient. Many people use both a massage table and a massage chair as a part of the whole massage experience. Having both a chair and table allows better access to various parts of the patients body. A massage chair can change the course of a practice or business by improving comfort and customer satisfaction and allowing the business to become portable. With a massage chair, the specific needs of the client or patient can be met more easily with the proper equipment. A massage chair can open up new avenues of business or service in the massage industry, if used properly. About the Author: If you want to find more great information on how to use a massage chair please visit us at fresh content keywords: Massage | Massage Therapy | Spa Aromatherapy Massage Pregnancy

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