There are many different types of massage a person can get. We don’t usually think about all the different varieties until we are actually trying to find a masseuse. To help clear some confusion up we will discuss one of the many different types of massage services that we may find at our local massage therapy center.

The Shiatsu technique is actually a massage therapy. This technique was developed in Japan and means “finger pressure.” This means that a masseur uses their fingers to apply pressure to the various parts of one’s body that are sore. The Shiatsu method was developed to soothe and relax one’s muscles so that they could regain their mental and physical balance.

Although Shiatsu is translated as meaning “finger pressure” that doesn’t mean it is limited to just the application of the fingers to someone’s body. Therapists have been known to use their palms, thumbs, elbows and knees to ensure that their client’s aches and pains are worked out.

A typical session requires the client to lie on a mat that is on the floor, face down and unclothed. A towel will cover the areas that are not being immediately worked on including the buttock. The session will last about 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the client’s needs and the allotted time they paid for. Speaking of money this type of massage starts at about $60 per session and works its way up in cost based on how much longer the session is.

A Shiatsu massage is not only very relaxing but it can also be therapeutic. Doctors have found that this type of massage is great for rehabilitating people that suffer from neck and back injuries as well as arthritis. The Shiatsu technique has also been found to stimulate the lymphatic and hormone systems in our bodies.

Now we have discussed what the Shiatsu technique is and how beneficial it can be to our mind and bodies whether you just need to get rid of some tension or you have a chronic ailment such as arthritis a Shiatsu massage can help.