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Have You Heard About Dry Cupping As A Modern Therapy?

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Firstly, let us make clear that cupping can be performed in two different ways, wet cupping and dry cupping, but at Manchester Massage we only offer dry cupping. The history of cupping If we look at cupping therapy in history, it can be seen as a traditional treatment which dates back at least 5500 years. As far as we know, this therapy was first practiced by the Egyptians and the Macedonians, then the Egyptians introduced it to the Greeks. Documents show it as spreading throughout many further civilis ations including China and Rome and appears within the collective traditions (hadiths) of the Prophet Muhammad in the first six centuries of the Common Era. Over the following centuries, cupping as a treatmenth as continued to spread in understanding and popularity to numerous parts of the world. The beliefs behind cupping as a therapy The technique of cupping carries many connections to specific cultures,also to folklore, and to religious, and spiritual beliefs. Traditionally wi...
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Do You Remember The Moment When You Spotted Your Cellulite?

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Any of us who have cellulite will remember that first time when we spotted it. Often it is in the privacy of the bathroom or our own bedroom, and frankly most people are hit by a sense of shock and the desire to get back the smooth skin on our thighs or other part of the body where this dimpled effect seems to have appeared overnight! But it is not as simple as that. But with effective cellulite treatments in Manchester available here at this salon in Manchester city centre, you can improve its appearance with a series of cellulite treatments and some attention to lifestyle on your own behalf. Diet and exercise alone will not reverse the onset of cellulite, but they can contribute to the improvement of its appearance when done in conjunction with this non-invasive treatment. The lens of the camera Sometimes it is when we look at the photos of a recent holiday where we were by the pool or on the beach, and we spot those tell tale signs.First of all we question whether it is a tric...
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How A Pregnancy Massage Could Help You

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Sometimes it can seem like a long time waiting. Some women simply sail through pregnancy and others whilst healthy find that the increased weight that their bodies carry, brings increased aches, pains and tiredness. As long as there is no actual risk and upon the advice of the midwife or medical practitioner, it is the perfect time to book a pre-natal Massage. Manchester clients for this treatment can look forward to relaxing with an especially trained pregnancy massage therapist and being cossetted in a body-supporting pregnancy pillow for an hour. The pregnancy massage Manchester Massage clients are able to enjoy is different to other types of massage offered at this therapy centre in Manchester, offering a treatment that is designed specifically to be soothing and comforting. It is tailored to the individual needs of the mother, taking into account each unique pregnancy experience, aiming to alleviate any of the symptoms which may occur – possibly lower back or shoulder pain, ...
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Where To Get A Thai massage in Manchester

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In recent years the Thai massage in Manchester has become a very popular choice for many clients. This is often following a holiday in Thailand where they have discovered for the first time this alternative to their usual choice of Swedish massage or a deep tissue massage which they enjoy at home.It is largely the movements which distinguish the Thai massage from other types of massage with its unique combination of stretching, yoga-like positions (assisted by the therapist), pulling and rocking the body and applying pressure.The aim of the procedures is to increase the client’s flexibility and range of motion,by improving the circulation and oxygen supply to the muscles. Whilst in some salons the Thai massage is performed on the floor, at Manchester Massage we have specially designed tables which make it easier for our clientele. Each practitioner may add unique components to the massage Following a Thai massage Northern Quarter Manchester clients sometimes comment that it is n...
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Why Therapists Need To Qualify On A Deep Tissue Massage Course

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When therapists are studying, then they have to reach NVQ Level 3 before they get to this more intense treatment and they start on their deep tissue massage course . This training takes them beyond the more relaxing types of massage such as Swedish or Aromatherapy massage, and other massage techniques that focus on relaxation. Learning the techniques and the skills required to become qualified as a deep tissue massage therapist will not only add to their skills, but offer their clients who suffer from pack pain, muscle pain and stiffness, a deep tissue massage which will help them to restore ease of movement and flexibility . As well as easing the nagging pain that they have been experiencing.Because of the pain relief and the movements of the masseuses’ hands on the body, the deep tissue massage can still help the client to unwind mentally, too. Who benefits most from a deep tissue massage session This is a massage that is preferred by many as it reaches the underlying layers of ...
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What To Do When You Realise That You Too Have Cellulite

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When we first spot cellulite it sets off alarm bells. We want to get back to that smooth, dimple-free surface that we always took for granted before that day! In fact, it is something that affects almost all of us and that includes men and women alike. It is most often found on the thighs, the buttocks and the abdomen and it is not anything as simple as being overweight that is the cause. It can partly be down to genetics, our gender to a certain extent, age is a determining factor, also we cannot deny it – the amount of fat we carry. But especially the thickness of the skin which determines not only how much cellulite there is,but how visible it is. As we age our skin loses its natural elasticity and this in itself makes the appearance of cellulite clearer to the eye.Once there however, an increase in weight can make the appearance of cellulite more noticeable. Rather than accept it, many clients look for the most effective cellulite treatments in Manchester . We offer cellulite t...
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Why Therapists Need To Think About A Back Massage Training Course

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  When so many of the British workforce are suffering from pain and tension in the back and shoulders, then salons such as Manchester Massage know that they need the therapists who are trained on a back massage training course to look after them. Back pain of one sort or another is the most common complaint,where it is believed that 1 in 6 people are suffering from this at any given time. Approximately 31 million workdays are lost in the UK due to back, neck, and muscle pain in these areas, influencing productivity and businesses, and of course impacting the lifestyle of the sufferer. How back pain affects your life Work related back pain is becoming ever more prevalent, as we spend our working days bending over a keyboard or at a workstation on a production line. Back pain is not specific to any age group. On a recent study amongst 604 office workers, 51.7% were males and 43.5% fell into theage group of 18 and 30 years old. The prevalence of work-related back pain in this s...
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