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In China, Japan and Indonesia bamboo has always been a symbol of life energy, prosperity, longevity and fertility. In China bamboo still symbolize eternal youth, strength, prosperity, and peace. Bamboo massage has ancient origins and is known for its healing properties and provides a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.
Bamboo is a giant grass and there are more than 1200 species. It is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. The bamboo stalk can be cut with leaving the root system intact for rapid regrowth. Certain species of bamboo can grow 91 cm within a 24-hour period. Bamboo stalks are hard and straight and at the same time flexible and light because of the silica covering in the outer cell walls. Silica has a strong restorative effect on many of the body’s tissues. Some masseurs believe this massage is pleasant and effective because of its similarity to the structure that exists between the connective tissue of our muscles and the general bamboo structure.
Bamboo massage incorporates bamboo stalks of different lengths and diameters which can be warmed in a heating pad or used at room temperature. Longer sticks are used for gliding strokes and rolling movements mostly for larger muscles such as the back and thighs. Smaller tools can be used for more detailed work as for knots and trigger points, smaller muscles and hands and feet.
Bamboo massage can improve sleep quality and help insomnia, increases joint and muscle flexibility, stimulates blood circulation, increases mental clarity, reduce pain, reduces cellulite, helps remove toxins from the body, it improves lymphatic drainage, release tension in muscles etc. The release of endorphins provides the body with a natural painkiller. It can actually improve the skin texture, too.
Bamboo massage has many benefits for therapists as well. The use of the bamboo sticks minimizes stress on the hands and fingers. With the bamboo stalks we can apply the desired pressure without over straining. In most Spa menus Bamboo massage is offered as an rejuvenating and exotic treatment which gives a unique experience.
It is powerful and holistic full body treatment.
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR BAMBOO MASSAGE:
- any condition in which massage in general is contraindicated, fever, cold, flu, varicose veins, pregnancy in all stages, recent operations or acute injuries, fractures, skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis, cuts, sunburns, abrasions, bruising, dermatitis, acne, herpes, skin cancer, high blood pressure, diseases where there is a nerve damage and loss of feelings, epilepsy, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease - angina, pacemakers, thrombosis, phlebitis, cancer - anyone on chemotherapy or radiation treatment ...
IMPORTANT - If you have any doubts or serious medical condition (physical, psychological or other) it is recommended to visit your doctor or licensed physician for a medical control and ask a written form that holistic treatments you will have will not affect your health conditions.
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