The Healing Power Of Shiatsu
Shiatsu or 指圧 is a massage technique from Japan. The Japanese Kanji 指 (shi) means finger and 圧 (atsu) means pressure. So shiatsu is basically a form of massage that uses pressure from the fingers. It's important to note that acupressure was first originated in China over 2 centuries ago.
Shiatsu is becoming more and more popular as many people are starting to realize the healing powers of shiatsu. Indeed, shiatsu can be used to treat a number of illnesses, as well as bring relief from chronic pain and stiffness.
How Can Shiatsu Make You Feel Better?
When you visit a shiatsu parlor, he will ask you a series of questions about your condition or which part of your body is in pain. He will then locate the exact area in your body where there's a chi obstruction.
Once the source of the problem has been identified, the shiatsu practitioner will start treating those body points with firm and gentle pressure. You will either experience the feeling of tenderness, tickling or a slightly uncomfortable intensity. This is normal so bear with the temporary discomforts during the massage session.
If you want something more intense, you can instruct your shiatsu masseuse to use the gentle rotation and stretching of joints and muscles techniques. Your shiatsu therapist might advise against this technique thought because it might cause you some soreness after the massage.