Get “Back” to Moving: The Flexibility-Boosting Benefits of Ashiatsu Massage on Your Upper Back
Have you ever heard of Ashiatsu massage? It's a unique form of massage where the therapist uses their feet to apply deep, gliding pressure to your muscles. At first, it may sound strange or uncomfortable, but once you experience the deep relaxation and therapeutic benefits of Ashiatsu, you'll never want to go back to traditional massage.
One of the amazing benefits of Ashiatsu is how effective it is at improving spinal range of motion. Your spine is the central pillar of your body, responsible for supporting your weight, protecting your spinal cord, and facilitating movement. But over time, your spine can become stiff and rigid, making it difficult to move freely and comfortably. Poor spinal mobility can lead to a variety of issues, including pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.
That's where Ashiatsu comes in. During an Ashiatsu massage, the therapist uses their feet to apply deep pressure to your muscles, particularly those along your spine. The therapist can control the amount of pressure by using a specially designed overhead bar system, allowing them to apply as much or as little pressure as you need.
Because the therapist is using their feet to apply pressure, they are able to target specific areas of your spine and apply deep, sustained pressure to release tension and promote relaxation. This can help to improve spinal alignment and increase range of motion, which means you'll feel more comfortable and able to move more easily.
One of the main areas that Ashiatsu massage targets is the paraspinal muscles. These are the muscles that run along either side of your spine, and they're responsible for maintaining spinal alignment and stability. But they can get pretty tense and rigid over time, which can lead to pain and limited mobility.
Another really cool thing about Ashiatsu massage is how it can access the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. By using their feet to apply pressure, an Ashiatsu therapist can get deeper into your muscles than they would be able to with their hands and fingers alone. The pressure being dispursed over a larger surface area means the pressure isn’t activating a spasm or pain response, allowing the Ashiatsu therapist to work with the muscles rather than against them, creating a much more effective and result-oriented treatment. This deeper, more comfortable pressure can help to break up adhesions and knots in your muscles more easily and with less discomfort, which promotes better circulation and restores proper movement patterns.
In addition to improving spinal range of motion, Ashiatsu massage can also provide a variety of other benefits. For example, it can help to relieve muscle tension and pain, improve circulation, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a sense of overall well-being.
Overall, Ashiatsu massage is an amazing tool for improving spinal range of motion and overall health and wellness. If you're looking to experience deep relaxation, improved flexibility, and relief from pain and tension, book your Ashiatsu massage today and get ready to feel amazing!