Many people in the industry of massage work with a massage chair. Those that work with the chair are not usually giving a full body massages, but may be performing a hand massage or foot massage. These techniques are often used in offices or on street-sides, as the massage chair is portable and can be taken anywhere that a massage can be given.
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.
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.
People that use thumb kneading techniques in massage typically alternate thumb circles around the area experiencing the pain. It is common to see people making these circles on the soles of their feet or in the palm of their hand, as these areas often experience a great deal of cramping and pain through general work. Thumb kneading can help release endorphins from the brain, which is a hormone that eases pain and helps boost a person's mood.
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 patient's 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.
Published by Martin Aranovitch on November 24, 2007 05:52 PM
