Massage can be divided into two types: health care massage and medical massage.
Healthcare massage does not pay much attention to etiology, pathology, meridians, and acupoints, but rather emphasizes light, brisk, and gentle techniques to make patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Medical massage, however, is different. It requires consideration of the physiological functions and pathological changes of the normal human body, as well as meridians and acupoints, and also emphasizes technique manipulation, etc.
In clinical massage, we recognize that the intensity of massage techniques is closely related to the therapeutic effect.
For example, to crush an egg by squeezing it, the force applied must exceed the hardness of the eggshell. If one merely holds the egg in hand without squeezing or squeezes with insufficient force, the egg will not break under any circumstances. Therefore, in massage therapy, the patient’s tolerance to the massage force directly influences the effectiveness of achieving a rapid supports.
However, it should be noted that it is absolutely not the case that wellness can be supports simply by using strong and brute-force massage. In addition to applying an appropriate amount of pressure, massage must also be combined with proper massage techniques and skills. For massage on general body areas, the techniques should be gentle and slow, providing the patient with a sense of relaxation and comfort. For massage on the affected areas, it is necessary to accurately identify the target and the specific location. The massage techniques should employ deft force with quick and agile movements, achieving a state where “the application of techniques is such that the patient does not feel pain,” in order to achieve good results.
マッサージにも種類があるんですね。私はいつもリラックス目的で軽めの施術を受けてましたが、症状によって強さを変えるべきだと知りました。次は医療マッサージも試してみたくなります！
Interesting distinction! I’ve always noticed how some massages are just for relaxation, while others really target specific issues. It makes sense that medical massage requires deeper knowledge of anatomy and meridians. I wonder how therapists balance pressure to be effective without causing discomfort.
Interesting point about the distinction between healthcare and medical massage. I’ve always wondered if lighter techniques actually have different long-term effects on recovery compared to deeper pressure. Does anyone know if there’s research comparing outcomes for chronic pain patients?
Interesting distinction! I’ve always wondered why some massages feel great but don’t fix the problem, while others are uncomfortable but really work. Makes sense that healthcare massage focuses on relaxation, while medical massage targets specific issues. Would love to hear more about how therapists decide which intensity to use for different conditions.