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A massage is an art of manipulation of the soft tissues with a functional, physical, and probably psychological goals and purposes. The word “massage” is a French term, which means “the friction of kneading.” It also came from an Arabic term, which means “the ability to feel, touch, or handle.” It probably originated in the Latin word “massa” which means “dough or mass.”
There are several stores in the market and on the Internet that sells many massage supplies. You can use these items to make the massage more comfortable and relaxing. You can also set up a spa or massage therapy clinic with the aid of professional therapists.
Massage Supplies
Sobra Cool Therapy is a kind of gel that offers a controlled cooling effect without irritation or freezing. It also has an exceptional glide for a point therapy. This product is suitable for persons with injuries or acute conditions. The mixed case with 12 bottles only cost around 77 US dollars.
The Case Study Cards Prescription Patient is a study card that helps to test a student's or therapist's knowledge of codes, diagnosis, body areas and rehabilitative techniques. The set has a total 30 cards with over 21 different cases.
The 8 ounces Lotion Bottle with Pump is a natural plastic bottle with a lockable pump that works well with a massage oil or massage lotion. It can be used alternately with bare hands.
SensaFlex is reusable with cold or hot compress that comes with a soft cover. Its dimensions are 7 inches by 12 inches. This is useful because cold or hot compress depends on the body pain.
You can also use Massage Tables. There are classic deluxe massage tables now available in the market. These are available in packages. It has innovative features and with solid construction and package price.
The Pisces Dolphin II may also be useful to you. It is a massage chair with a telescopic design. The chair allows you to position your customer from a vertical position up to a horizontal position. It offers comfort and allows an appropriate practitioner on body mechanics.
The Massage Star Tool has three uses. The first use is “the wedge” wherein you can do a muscle stripping and a cross-fiber friction. The other use is called “the wedge point” wherein you can do reflexology and trigger-point treatment. The last use is known as “the narrow point” in which you can do a therapy with a guaranteed pinpoint accuracy.
Other massage supplies are DVD of Healthy Hands, Wrists and Forearms. The video is divided into six sections namely stretching exercises, dexterity and coordination, strengthening exercises, self massage techniques, pain's body and mind approach, and a hot and cold therapy. This is a good way to theoretically learn and master the techniques. Then you can actually try it on a patient.
There is also the Nectarine Leg and Foot Massage Lotion. This product is available in 1-galloon bottles. It has tee tree and peppermint extracts. It normally costs 50 US dollars.
Last but not the least is the Hoba Care Jojoba Oil Gallon. This oil is made of a hundred percent of press pesticide free of jojoba oils. The oils are not tested on animals. It is probably the closest thing that can be to the natural oils on your skin. It retains skin moisture even with constant friction applied in a massage.