Acupressure is a method of treatment originating in China, probably as old as 7,000 years. It involves the application of pressure applied primarily with the fingers, which leads to a healing effect. According to the principles of acupressure, applying pressure to specific points can alleviate the effects of stress, treat pain, strengthen the body's resistance, reduce muscle and nerve tension or increase libido. Acupressure...
A relaxation massage not only affects our health, but also improves our wellbeing. It can even be taken on a daily basis. Its purpose is to calm and de-stress the patient. What is a relaxing massage? A relaxing massage is a variation of the classic massage. Its main tasks are: Types of relaxation massage One of the basic types of relaxation massage is the classic massage which involves stroking,...
Our daily shopping is becoming heavier and heavier. We are buying more and more products. If we use environmentally friendly packaging, replacing plastic with reusable glass makes the weight of the groceries we buy significantly heavier. However, not everyone is aware that carrying heavy bags is not good for your health. This is because it can lead to sore wrists, arms, shoulders and spine, and ultimately affect ...
Hundreds of volumes have already been written on the subject of acupuncture and an enormous amount of scientific research has been carried out in connection with it by medical specialists from all over the world. This therapy treats various diseases by pricking the patient's body with special needles. It makes use of the human organism's ability to self-regulate and regenerate the vital forces of the body. It works without the use of any medication,...
A visit to a physiotherapist for a tension headache is quite a good idea. With a therapy based mainly on massage in the suboccipital area, it is possible to relax tense muscles, increase local blood circulation and reduce stress, thus eliminating persistent headaches. What are the different types of headaches? Headaches affect everyone. More than 90 per cent of people get a headache at least once in...
Thai massage is also known as passive yoga, yoga for the lazy or Thai yoga. It is a combination of passive yoga and physiotherapy. The best school for performing this massage is the Royal Academy of Massage, located in the city of Chiang Mai. So what is Thai massage, and who is it particularly recommended for? What is Thai massage? In the Middle East, massage...
Although tending a garden is a lot of fun, it is also hard physical work. After all, a lot of gardening activity is done standing up or moving. How can you dig, rake or mow properly so that you don't hurt your back and how can you avoid putting strain on your spine while gardening? Remember to warm up. Weeding for long periods of time, lifting boxes or digging beds are...
The longing for nice weather, the anticipation of the first rays of sunshine and the delight of finally being able to take the bike out of the cellar make us want to ride away as quickly as possible when we feel two wheels under us. However, inadequate preparation for the road often ends in pain or injury. Bicycle injuries may cause, that for a long time a bicycle ride...
The beneficial effects of gardening on human health were confirmed by scientists back in the 19th century. As it turns out, hortiterapy has an excellent effect on our musculoskeletal apparatus. It keeps us young and fights depression, as well as making us more resilient and stimulating the brain. What is hortitherapy? The word hortiterapia is used to describe treatment through gardening activities. It is a relatively young method...
Massage is a physiotherapeutic procedure during which tissues are elastically deformed. It involves the therapist applying mechanical stimuli to the tissues of the patient's body. It can have a relaxing, anti-edematous, preventive or stimulating effect. Therapeutic massage, on the other hand, is a type of massage that contributes to improving the patient's health. It is used in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopaedic, neurological, gynaecological,...