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Finding Out A Lot More About Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a type of Japanese therapeutic massage developed in Japan, which has spread internationally. The 1915 Japanese book, Shiatsu Ryoho authored by Tenpaku Tamai is perhaps the first written reference to modern Shiatsu. Yet somehow, Tokujiro Namikoshi's (1905-2000) followers consider him to be the founder of Shiatsu. Joy Taylor is a Practitioner of Shiatsu in Sheffield England.
Shiatsu regulates your nervous system and promotes natural healing by stimulating chemical responses in your body. The therapeutic effect comes from the fact that Shiatsu causes the discharge of hormones and body chemicals needed to cure, to soothe, and also to make your mind and body perform optimally.
Shiatsu has been given official recognition by the EU Parliament also. It is among the eight non-conventional, complementary medicine disciplines mentioned in the Collins Report, which was adopted by the European Parliament in May 1997 (check out references).
There are actually 838 basic shiatsu pressure points, called Atten in Japanese. These points can be found on the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lymph vessels, bones, and endocrine glands. As the therapy moves along, the therapist senses the condition of the body, and applies right types of pressure. The basis rule is that, the tighter the muscles become, the lighter the pressure should be applied. As the muscles relax, the pressure becomes deeper but it is usually firm and steady. Knuckles, fists, elbows, and knees are never used during a Namikoshi Shiatsu Treatment as they lack the necessary sensitivity.
Is Shiatsu any different from massage?
To know Shiatsu better, we could compare it to Western massage. Both of them are based on anatomy and physiology. However, there are differences in the philosophy and the technique used by the therapist. Shiatsu technique uses finger and palm pressure but absolutely no rubbing, while western massage uses a rubbing motion. No oil or lotion is ever used during a Shiatsu treatment, as there is absolutely no rubbing in Shiatsu.
The main difference between Shiatsu and other modern Western forms of bodywork, known as massage, is in the way of applying pressure. In Shiatsu it is deep sensitive pressure, using hands, thumbs, and fingers. Western Massage, on the other side, uses movements along the body surface also using herbs or oil as a lubricant.
Taking part in Shiatsu treatment is very easy for everybody. In Shiatsu taking off your clothes is not necessary. In typical Western Massage, which is usually performed on bare skin with oils or lotions, you have to partially or fully disrobe.
The therapeutic advantages and ease of Shiatsu have made it very popular all over the world.
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