Shiatsu massage can be traced back to ancient Japanese culture, but it originated from ancient Chinese medicine. The term shiatsu is a derivative of "Shi" which means finger, and "atsu" means pressure in Japanese. Shiatsu is often referred to as acupressure.
Practitioners use thumbs, fingers, elbows, and sometimes knees to press on joints and other body parts to relieve tension. Even though the procedure can work on the whole body, your therapist will focus on specific points.
Shiatsu massage can either be performed by a professional (the traditional way) or using a shiatsu massager right from the comfort of your home.
1. Helps Relieve Muscle Pain
Many people who seek shiatsu massage have some form of pain in their bodies. Shiatsu aims at elevate any stiffness, soreness and tension within the body.Studies show that shiatsu can help with chronic back pain.After the procedure, there will be improved blood circulation and improved digestion.
2. Boost the Health of Your Skin
Since shiatsu focuses on specific points on your body, it can help your glands secrete more natural oil. In doing so, the natural oils will increase the smoothness of your skin and reduce wrinkles. In other words, the therapy helps remove toxins from the body.
3. Relieve Migraines
Migraine is a persistent headache that causes throbbing pain that lasts for hours. Many people get migraines from time to time and wonder how to get rid of them.
4. Improve Your Mood and Prevent Depression
Shiatsu is a good stress reliever. According to a 2015 study, the treatment helps in the secretion of more dopamine and serotonin in the body.Dopamine hormones help in fighting anxiety and promoting a feeling of relaxation. On the other hand, serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps improve your mood.
