Massages
Massages are a very pleasant type of treatment that has proven effective for centuries. Scientific studies verify the curative and cheering effect of massages.
Our massage services range from the traditional massage to lymph drainage, Tui Na or foot reflexology. The respective techniques used are geared to the patient’s present state of health.
Massages achieve their greatest effectiveness when they are performed regularly and at brief intervals. A series of six to ten massages is recommended, taking place two to three times per week.
Typical massage techniques are used, such as stroking, rubbing, kneading and concussions on specific points or areas. This affects the skin, subcutis, musculature, connective tissue, nerves and the blood and lymph vessels. The goals of massages are to relieve pain, improve circulation, as well as to expel wastes. The resulting pain relief and improved respiration also positively influence the patient’s psychosomatic state.
Massages are prescribed to aid the effectiveness of warmth treatments, motion therapy, underwater therapy and extension therapy. Depending on the illness, the treatment entails either a full-body or a partial massage.
Indications
Lymph drainage is a special kind of massage. It affects the lymphatic vessel system and the lymph fluid stored within the interstitial tissues (connective tissue). Specialized massage techniques stimulate the drainage of the body’s excess lymphatic fluid. This activates your metabolism, releases metabolic wastes and brings about a vegetative improvement. The massage begins in the areas of the body furthest from the heart and moves in the direction of the blood flow toward the heart; it is performed with extraordinary gentleness.
Indications
This method was developed during the late 1920s. It treats the reflectory zones in the connective tissue and affects the internal organs.
Deep tissue massage stimulates these zones and causes a vegetative reorientation of the organ system. It newly regulates motor function, blood circulation and functions. The massage itself is strenuous and not exactly pleasant, due to the sharp and painful sensations. However, the success that can be achieved justifies the (momentary) unpleasantness. The treatment should continue until the patient’s reactions have stabilized.
Indications
Similar to deep tissue massage, this treats the reflectory zones within the connective tissue that are related to particular organs. This technique, however, is much gentler.
Segment massage produces a vegetative stimulation of related segments of the skin and connective tissue. This, in turn, regulates blood circulation and function via the segment’s cutivisceral connection to the internal organs. The treatment should be continued until the patient’s reactions have stabilized.
Indications
This is not a massage in the usual sense, but a treatment that utilizes the foot area. It operates on the principle that all body parts and organs have a corresponding point on the foot. If there is a pathological alteration to an organ or body part, then its corresponding point is painful when pressure is applied to it. Treatment of the associated zones on the foot exerts a positive influence on the diseased organs.
Indications
Traditional Chinese massage is known as Tui Na (pronounced “twee-nah�?) in Chinese. In this type of therapy, the massage therapist employs certain manual techniques to stimulate the acupuncture points and meridian channels. It is an alternative to acupuncture, which is done with needles. Tui Na is especially recommended for sensitive patients, for those who cannot tolerate needles, as well as for children.
Tui Na activates the skin, connective tissue, muscles and joints, thereby affecting the internal organs as well. The massage therapist also moves the affected or dysfunctional joints with the Tui Na method. This may loosen adhesions of the tendons or tendon plates, increase the muscles’ stretching ability and remove joint blockages. Furthermore, Tui Na can provide relief for complaints such as tension, pain and faulty posture.
Possible Applications, e.g. for the Locomotor System
Our massage services range from the traditional massage to lymph drainage, Tui Na or foot reflexology. The respective techniques used are geared to the patient’s present state of health.
Massages achieve their greatest effectiveness when they are performed regularly and at brief intervals. A series of six to ten massages is recommended, taking place two to three times per week.
Partial and full body massages
Typical massage techniques are used, such as stroking, rubbing, kneading and concussions on specific points or areas. This affects the skin, subcutis, musculature, connective tissue, nerves and the blood and lymph vessels. The goals of massages are to relieve pain, improve circulation, as well as to expel wastes. The resulting pain relief and improved respiration also positively influence the patient’s psychosomatic state.
Massages are prescribed to aid the effectiveness of warmth treatments, motion therapy, underwater therapy and extension therapy. Depending on the illness, the treatment entails either a full-body or a partial massage.
Indications
- Afflictions of the musculature (a hardening or shortening of the muscles)
- Spinal and joint disorders (arthrosis, spondylosis, osteoporosis) and related pain in the supporting musculature
- Fibromyalgic ailments
- To generally increase the sense of well-being
Manual Lymph Drainage
Lymph drainage is a special kind of massage. It affects the lymphatic vessel system and the lymph fluid stored within the interstitial tissues (connective tissue). Specialized massage techniques stimulate the drainage of the body’s excess lymphatic fluid. This activates your metabolism, releases metabolic wastes and brings about a vegetative improvement. The massage begins in the areas of the body furthest from the heart and moves in the direction of the blood flow toward the heart; it is performed with extraordinary gentleness.
Indications
- Swelling after surgery and injuries (fractures, dislocations, contusions)
- After amputations, radiation therapy, after prolonged immobilization of the arms and legs (e.g. after wearing a cast)
- Chronic catarrh of the mucous membranes (sinuses, bronchial passages)
- Arthroses
- Congestion and swelling of the legs (venous disorders)
- Headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression
Deep tissue massage
This method was developed during the late 1920s. It treats the reflectory zones in the connective tissue and affects the internal organs.
Deep tissue massage stimulates these zones and causes a vegetative reorientation of the organ system. It newly regulates motor function, blood circulation and functions. The massage itself is strenuous and not exactly pleasant, due to the sharp and painful sensations. However, the success that can be achieved justifies the (momentary) unpleasantness. The treatment should continue until the patient’s reactions have stabilized.
Indications
- Afflictions of the internal organs and of the vegetative nervous system
- Arterial vascular disease
- Respiratory and digestive ailments
- Gynaecological disorders
- Spinal disorders such as lumbalgia or pain related to Morbus Bechterew
Segment Massage
Similar to deep tissue massage, this treats the reflectory zones within the connective tissue that are related to particular organs. This technique, however, is much gentler.
Segment massage produces a vegetative stimulation of related segments of the skin and connective tissue. This, in turn, regulates blood circulation and function via the segment’s cutivisceral connection to the internal organs. The treatment should be continued until the patient’s reactions have stabilized.
Indications
- Disorders of the stomach, liver and gall area
- Urogenital tract disorders
- Bronchial asthma, bronchial disorders
- Blood vessel disorders
- Kidney and bladder disorders
- Digestive tract disorders
- Cardiac disorders
Foot Reflexology
This is not a massage in the usual sense, but a treatment that utilizes the foot area. It operates on the principle that all body parts and organs have a corresponding point on the foot. If there is a pathological alteration to an organ or body part, then its corresponding point is painful when pressure is applied to it. Treatment of the associated zones on the foot exerts a positive influence on the diseased organs.
Indications
- Vegetative dystonia, organ dysfunctions
- Spinal syndromes, joint pain
- Insomnia, headache
- Disorders of the digestive system
- Gynaecological disorders and urological problems
- Painful conditions, e.g. acute ischialgy
Traditional Chinese Massage (TUINA)
Traditional Chinese massage is known as Tui Na (pronounced “twee-nah�?) in Chinese. In this type of therapy, the massage therapist employs certain manual techniques to stimulate the acupuncture points and meridian channels. It is an alternative to acupuncture, which is done with needles. Tui Na is especially recommended for sensitive patients, for those who cannot tolerate needles, as well as for children.
Tui Na activates the skin, connective tissue, muscles and joints, thereby affecting the internal organs as well. The massage therapist also moves the affected or dysfunctional joints with the Tui Na method. This may loosen adhesions of the tendons or tendon plates, increase the muscles’ stretching ability and remove joint blockages. Furthermore, Tui Na can provide relief for complaints such as tension, pain and faulty posture.
Possible Applications, e.g. for the Locomotor System
- Dysfunctions of the joints
- Muscular pain and tension
- Paresthesia (abnormal sensations, e.g. numbness, tingling)
- Reduced mobility
- Headaches, migraines
