05/18/2025
A combination massage is one that integrates various massage techniques to achieve a more comprehensive and personalized therapeutic effect. These combinations can include techniques such as Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, acupressure, and Thai massage, among others.
Preparation:
Customization:
The choice of techniques to combine will depend on each person’s individual needs and therapeutic goals.
Combination Examples:
Relaxing massage with deep manipulations to relieve tension and muscle tension.
Massage that combines deep tissue techniques from traditional Thai massage to release muscle tension with traditional Balinese massage techniques for relaxation.
Massage that combines stretching with techniques such as friction and kneading to work the muscle tissue while it is stretched.
Benefits:
Combining techniques can help:
Improve blood circulation.
Relieve stress and muscle tension.
Promote relaxation and overall well-being.
Break down adhesions and improve mobility.
Decompress specific areas of the body, such as the hip, and relieve sciatic pain.
Common techniques:
Gripping: Gliding your hand over the skin without intruding on deeper tissues.
Friction: Rubbing with your fingers, hands, or forearms over specific areas.
Kneading: Manipulating muscles with your fingers and hands.
Percussion: Gently tapping with your fingers or hands.
Compression: Pressing and compressing the area being treated.
Vibration: Performing static compression movements with varying intensity. ❤️❤️ done #