Shiatsu
“Shiatsu technique refers to the use of fingers and palm of one’s hand to apply pressure to particular sections on the surface of the body for the purpose of correcting the imbalances of the body, and for maintaining and promoting health. It is also a method contributing to the healing of specific illnesses.”
Japanese medical department of the Ministry of Welfare (current ministry of health, labor and welfare) in December 1957.
It is believed that this system is as old as 3500 years old. The main feature of this system is – it does involved the modern studies like anatomy, physiology and so on. It is founded upon the same principles as acupuncture and acupressure.
What is shiatsu?
Shiatsu is a unique, non-invasive therapy designed to stimulate the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Literally translated, the Japanese word shiatsu means "finger pressure." Shiatsu therapy involves the systematic application of manual pressure to the body in order to assess and treat a variety of conditions. Shiatsu treatments have a regulatory influence on the autonomic nervous system, thereby improving organ function and reducing muscle tension.
Shiatsu therapy is a distinctly Japanese contribution to holistic healthcare and has evolved out of 3,500 years of oriental medical wisdom. It is founded upon the same principles as acupuncture, although no needles are used. It also incorporates the modern Western sciences of anatomy, physiology and pathology. Shiatsu therapy has been fully incorporated into the modern public healthcare system of Japan, and has been regulated as a distinct therapy by the Japanese Ministry of Health since 1964.
Shiatsu therapy is effective in the management of many acute and chronic conditions including:
· Muscle tension and spasm
· insomnia
· constipation
· digestive problems
· menstrual problems
· chronic fatigue syndrome
· fibromyalgia
· arthritis
· asthma
· anxiety and depression
· sports injuries
· headaches/migraines
· back pain
· neck and shoulder pain
· sciatica
· whiplash
· carpal tunnel syndrome
· thoracic outlet syndrome
· repetitive strain injuries
There is no age bar. This can be performed on infants, children, old aged people and so on. There are beneficial results from therapeutic shiatsu treatment. This also brings rehabilitation to the health care program.
There are very less chances that after treatment people find bit tired or headachy for few hours or rarest localized muscle stiffness. Otherwise most of the people experience relief from their pain, rigidity. They shall also have cleared mind, calmer mood and increased flexibility. But nothing to worry as the body gets accustomed with almost all the procedure within 1-3 days.
BENEFITS –
- No lubrication is used in terms of lotion or oils
- Due to consumer interest many insurance company has included now shiatsu in their plan.
- The person is allowed clothed. No need to remove even a single cloth, however loose cloths are preferred.
- There is no piercing of the body by any means.
- Most of the times you don’t need any masseur doing the same.
- There are no specific timings or requirement to perform this technique.
- There are no instruments required for the same.
- Shiatsu is not directed at curing specific diseases but helping the body as a whole to combat illness and sources of pain.
- Through this, you are in touch with your own body sequel to that one feels own existence.
- It regulates the flow of energy and makes the blocked energy free.
- If done by professionals, it is benefited to pregnant lady too.
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