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Classic Massage
The applications which are commonly known today as Classic or Swedish Massage are ascribed to the founder of the Central Institute for Remedial Gymnastics and Massage in Stockholm, P.H. Ling (1776 - 1839).
However, a downright "massage euphoria" came about only in the second half of the 19th century, sparked by the physician Metzger in Amsterdam. Due to his lectures and writings massage regained its medical importance in the West. Following Metzger, a large number of established physicians wrote about the numerous positive effects of massage.
In 1937 Prof. Kohlrausch was the first to describe the impacts of specific massage techniques on the inner organs. His research on muscle reflex zones was triggered by the successful experiments of the physiotherapist Elisabeth Dicke (1884 - 1952). Subsequently, both developed the connective tissue massage, which has a reactive healing impact on infected organs. Between 1932 and 1936 the Danish Emil Vodder further developed a particular section of massage into "manual lymphatic drainage".
The Swedish massage school can be divided into different therapeutic mechanisms:
mechanical method, enhanced blood circulation, pain-reducing effect, reflexive impact on inner organs
That which I detect by touching determines where and how I carry out the massage.
Furthermore, classic massage has an impact on the muscle tone and the metabolism.
Not least, psychological and pedagogical aspects are also taken into account and thus shall be mentioned here.
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Lymphatic drainage
Although the term "lymphatic drainage" does not directly include the word "massage", it is in fact one of the most successful massage techniques - and may also be prescribed via statutory health insurance. Its official denomination is "lymphatic drainage after Vodder", following its first written publication in 1936 as "Manual Lymphatic Drainage ad modum Vodder".
Manual lymphatic drainage aims to eliminate edema by the removal of tissue fluids, thus has a fluid-moving effect.
An edema is initially a painless accumulation of albuminous and watery liquids in the tissue cracks, which causes visible swellings. The fluids which fill up the spaces between skin, hypoderm, connective tissue and muscles are transported via the lymphatic and venous system into the circulation.
The aim of this massage is to remove swellings and agglutinations caused by the albumen, in order to achieve a de-blocking of the affected regions (often the arms or legs), analgesia and possibly the new formation of lymphatic vasculature at the intercepted points. Following the manual lymphatic drainage a compression or active exercise therapy is very important.
This massage technique has become very important for cancer patients, who often suffer from painful lymphatic edema caused by the operative elimination of lymph nodes and chemotherapy. Apart from the de-swelling the massage may also activate immune cells in the lymphatic fluid, biologically supporting the effect of cancer medication. Stress and anxiety, which are caused by the tumor disease, can be reduced via the massage.
Unfortunately, lymphatic drainage is still not generally being applied in hospitals, although it is more effective compared to dehydration medication. Main application areas of lymphatic drainage include the following symptoms:
Benign lymphatic edema, lipedema (painful fat tissue of the lower leg), phlebolymphatic edema in case of venous insufficiency, phlebo-lipo-lymphedema and cyclic-idiopathic edema, as well as chronic infections of the maxillary sinus respond effectively to lymphatic drainage.
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Back training school
(www.bruegger-therapie.de)
Whether as part of a therapy or to prevent potential ailments - in the course of my back training program you become active yourself. Moving your body correctly in everyday life is as important as the targeted training of your muscles, in order to stabilize the spine. 5 minutes of daily exercise support and relieve the spine more than a big exercise program once a week. My preferred form of back training is still relatively unknown and draws on the concepts of Brügger therapy.
Either in individual appointments or in the course of 12 group sessions you learn to loosen and relax your muscles with the aid of common household devices (broom stick, tennis ball, hot-water bag).
In addition, targeted stretching helps you to elongate shortened muscles, while you learn - on the basis of that - how to move and position your body more adequately and specifically strengthen your muscles. The newly acquired habits then become integrated into your daily life routine via specialized exercises.
For the 12 group sessions you may ask your health insurance for financial support. Don't hesitate to ask them for the respective application form.