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When you reserve a full-body massage of 60 minutes at your local spa, you do not think about the dozens of different techniques that are possible. In addition to relaxing, these 10 unique massage techniques work physical miracles, as well as improve your health and well-being in general.

1. Gua sha or "scraped"
In this technique, the skin is scraped with a spoon or a similar tool to produce light bruises and redness. Apparently it helps alleviate injured areas and stimulates healing, and it is said that pain drastically improves. It has been described as a feeling as if you were bleeding, although you are not, and people say it works wonders. I have to try everything at least once, right?

2. Acupuncture
People often scare from the large number of thin needles inserted into their body, but that is one of the best gifts you can give to your body. And it really does not hurt (just do not move). This ancient Chinese technique can really help in any problem, whether your gastrointestinal problems, fertility, skin, or menstrual disorders.


3. Deep proxy
This focused massage really enters and undoes all the knots. Slow blows applied with an intense pressure help to remedy chronic pain, posture problems or aching muscles. It is also known for helping reduce the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis.

4. Shiatsu.
Shiatsu is a Japanese method in which the masseur applies pressure located with its hands (and sometimes elbows) in a rhythmic pattern along the body. Stimulates acupressure points to promote equilibrium and energy flow, and can help in a series of problems.


5. Podal reflexology
Reflexology or pressure applied at certain points of reflection on the foot corresponding to certain bodies and body systems. You can treat anything from depression to premenstrual symptoms, until post-surgical pain. Stimulated nerve endings can release energy and endorphins, so why do not you rub your feet today?

6. Hot stones massage
Using soft and warm stones that are placed at specific points in the body. The heat promotes relaxation and loosen the tight muscles so that the problem areas can be achieved better. They are usually volcanic rocks that retain heat well.


7. SWEETS
These bruises as results seem much more terrifying than they feel. And they disappear in a week, so do not worry! The suction cups are amazing for the flow of blood, and relax the nervous system, as well as headcashes, anxiety, and even cellulite. The suction cups are placed on the skin and provide relief through pressure.


8. Craneosacral therapy
This therapeutic technique can treat urinary infections, insomnia and asthma. It is based on a discovery of a century that the cranial bones are related to the CNS and the fluids of the body, as well as with the tissue. This unique style of massage involves the pressure of the finger applied to the pelvis, the skull, and the lower spine to promote the circulation of natural fluids and tissues.

9. Thalassotherapy
Have you ever seen an ad one of those sumptuous wraps of algae or mud? That is basically what this therapy is. You can treat dry skin, improve health in general and your immune system. Even fibromyalgia is treated and is popular because the minerals and elements present in sea water increase circulation and detoxify the body.


10. Aromatherapy
The integration of aromas in the massage process is known to deeply improve the mood, stress and sleep problems. The aromas come from essential oils that are extracted from the plants, and trigger neurotransmitters and other factors that control behavior and emotion, in other words, your mood.