What is the difference between relaxation massage and medical therapeutic massage?

A salon, spa or relaxation massage begins on one part of the body; typically on the back, then to the leg area; followed with the client turning with their head neck and face massaged and ending with the client's legs and feet. Relaxation massage works all muscles and improves circulation. Another form of relaxation massage is called Esalan. Relaxation massage may include the following: gentle stretches, long flowing strokes, soothing holding of energy points, rhythmic rocking, comfortably supported movement of limbs, nurturing breath instruction and comfortable kneading of tight muscles. A medical therapeutic massage works deeper into the grizzly and fibrous and dehydrated muscles. Professional massage improves respiration, digestion and elimination. Therapeutic massage works deep into the muscle tissue to release fibrous tissues to relieve knots and shorten muscles while increasing range of motion. Medical massage directly addresses numerous health issues with a combination of ...  more