Shiatsu - Japanese massage art

In Japanese, the word "shiatsu" means "thumb pressure." Nowadays, shiatsu massage also recommends the use of palms, elbows, knees, and even feet. Therapeutic shiatsu massage is called acupuncture without needles. The main goal of this massage is to improve the functioning of the entire body. It is based on acupressure techniques derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Shiatsu massage is extremely popular in Japan, from where it has quite recently migrated to Europe.In 1995, the Ministry of Health in Japan officially recognized shiatsu as a medical treatment.

Shiatsu massage techniques

The ancient Chinese described energy channels found in every human body - the so-called meridians. They can be compared to a stream of energy traveling through muscles and bones. There are 12 main meridians: lung, large intestine, stomach, spleen-pancreas, heart, small intestine, bladder, kidney, pericardium, triple burner, liver, and gallbladder. Massaging specific points located on the body improves the functioning of muscles, joints, and internal organs.

The main technique of shiatsu massage is acupressure. The massage therapist uses every possible way to create appropriate tension within individual meridians. Massaging specific points on the body is slow and gentle. The massage therapist does not use the muscle strength of their hands, but their body weight, so they do not need to be physically strong. A special type of massage is the so-called Zen shiatsu. This type of massage combines the spiritual, philosophical, and medical aspects of the body.

Benefits of shiatsu massage

Shiatsu massage has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the entire body:

• it helps in cleansing the body,
• it reduces blood pressure,
• it improves circulation,
• it calms.

Not everyone knows that shiatsu massage is a treatment method aimed at stimulating the body's natural powers. This has applications in both health prevention and therapy. Shiatsu helps treat:

• back pain,
• headaches and migraines,
• stiff neck,
• joint pain,
• it stimulates the circulatory, lymphatic, and hormonal systems,
• it regulates the activity of the autonomic nervous system,
• it helps with menstrual pain,
• it eliminates digestive problems,
• it alleviates asthma symptoms,
• it helps in the treatment of depression.

Shiatsu can help alleviate pain that occurs during many different ailments. It helps balance internal harmony and treats the causes of illness. A shiatsu session is very calm. It allows for regeneration and relaxation.

Proper energy flow is the basis of health and well-being. Due to stress, an improper diet, the use of stimulants, and fatigue, disturbances in the flow of energy may occur. In such cases, it is worth undergoing a shiatsu massage. Its effectiveness is greater when, in addition to the massage, the patient introduces changes to their lifestyle. Now you know why we use this very massage technique in our massage chairs and other massage devices...