Shiatsu- The Transformational Touch
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Application of pressure through fingers to heal muscular pains is Shiatsu. In Japanese language, ‘shi’ refers to finger and ‘atsu’ refers to pressure. The vital energy of your body follows a much-disciplined flow within the different meridians in your body. Sometimes, there are disruptions in this flow, which gives rise to pains and sprains. The body regains the original order through Shiatsu.
A Shiatsu therapist has the ability to identify the location of the points of the meridians passing through your body. Similarly, he can reach the starting points of your pain by a thorough analysis of your energy levels in the sensitive areas. This leads him to arrive at the main problem meridian from where he has to start the treatment/therapy.
Of course, the normal determinants of your ailments also demand consideration under Shiatsu therapy. The therapist will check your general body health with references to your pulse rate, your eyes and other sense organs, etc. After identifying the problem points, treatment follows in quiet and solitary surroundings for you to recognize the flow of energy through your body.
You need to wear loose clothing and lie on special mats to start the Shiatsu treatment. The therapist at first applies correct pressure at the general meridian points of your arms, back, neck, legs and head to ease the movement of energy throughout your body. This has a very intoxicating effect and you will find yourself drifting into a slumber.
The imbalances in the energy points necessitate different pressure levels, vibrations, changes in the rhythmic movements and their directions to help you relax the maximum. This of course is very specific to every individual and the corresponding ailment. In this way, Shiatsu can solve your problems of the back, of digestion, headaches, immune system and many more.
As with any other form of treatment, the necessary time for your recovery with the help of Shiatsu is directly proportional to the seriousness and intensity of the ailment.