Many people believe that spas are a luxurious destination for facials, manicures, pedicures and relaxing massages. While the many physical and emotional benefits of massage are widely known, its primary purpose is often thought to be increasing and encouraging relaxation. You can find a wide range of treatments that include aromatherapy, body scrubs, Swedish massage, hot stone massage, and other calming procedures in any massage spa in New York City. However, you may not know that Korean therapeutic massage can actually be used in a medical capacity to help heal damaged tissue resulting from surgery, injury or illness.
What Makes Korean Massage so Effective?
Korean massage is so effective because it incorporates techniques from other Asian massage disciplines such as shiatsu (sometimes known as acupressure) and reflexology. The therapist uses a combination of the thumb, fingertips and elbows to apply pressure to exact points throughout the body during the massage. Therapists also fluctuate between deep and light pressure depending upon the area of focus. When applied correctly, this pressure to the neck, back, shoulders and joints helps safely remove toxins from the body at the cellular level. This detoxification makes the recovery process from any injury or procedure easier. It also helps to reduce the pain, swelling and inflammation that usually accompany tissue damage.
For a variety of medical issues, Korean therapeutic massage can be an important component in surgical rehabilitation. Deep pressure massage can help the body heal tissue damage by flooding the targeted area with oxygen and nutrients. Further, scar tissue or scars from superficial burns can be made smaller or even eliminated with the proper techniques. For those who have suffered muscle injuries or broken bones, therapeutic massage can prevent joint stiffness and reduce pain, thereby enhancing mobility and improving physical therapy outcomes.
Everyone loves the calm feeling of well-being after a restorative spa massage, but it’s important to remember that therapeutic massage plays a key role in surgical recovery, chronic pain conditions, and even anxiety and depression. If you are looking for a massage spa in New York City that can facilitate both relaxation and healing, look no further than Aura, located at 49 West 33rd Street, between Broadway and 5th Avenue, for all of your massage and spa needs.
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