Today, the beauty industry is overflowing with all kinds of services that help not only maintain appearance. There are many wellness procedures aimed at achieving a state of inner harmony. Creole massage rightfully belongs to them. It is somewhat similar to other techniques, but at the same time significantly different.
What is massage done with?
The instruments for performing the procedure are bamboo sticks. In Asia, they symbolize longevity and he alth. Outside, the sticks have a smooth surface, but inside: on one side they are hollow, and on the other they are filled with grain or sand. The tool is three centimeters in diameter and thirty-five centimeters long.
History of occurrence
This type of massage was first done in the Indian Ocean, on the Mascarene archipelago. Its immediate homeland is the island of Mauritius, where it has been known for many centuries. The name comes from local residents - Creoles. Creole massage remains new in Russiaphenomenon. Therefore, to this day it is considered an exotic species. Not every beauty salon offers this procedure to its clients.
Historical analogues
Percussion massage has long been known not only on the islands of Mauritius. Ancient African and American tribes used bamboo brooms made from thin rods. The Japanese massaged samurai with similar tools after fights to quickly recuperate. And Russian healers in the baths healed patients with rhythmic tapping. Thus, the shock resonance technique has long been used in different ways by different peoples. But with any of the techniques, a person invariably received deep relaxation as a result, recovered and gained strength.
Features
Massage is performed to traditional ethnic music called shogu. This is one of the features of the procedure. The person relaxes even more and plunges into a pleasant atmosphere. Sticks also make their own sounds.
The best effect of the procedure is achieved after water procedures. This is a shower, swimming in the pool, hydromassage, bath, sauna or SPA-capsule. Creole massage is performed on its own or in combination with other types of techniques, as well as wrapping.
Effect
This massage is considered one of the most effective for relaxation. It relieves excessive muscle tension, mental fatigue and stress. Massage works by constricting and expanding blood vessels. A slight vibration is created, along with which it improveslymph flow and blood circulation, metabolic processes in the body are activated, cellular and tissue nutrition is improved. After the procedure, the client feels a renewal in his body. Blocks and tension go away, peace of mind is gained. Creole massage frees a person from insomnia, chronic fatigue, oxygenates tissues and tones the body. It helps to get rid of cellulite. After all, when vibration is created, metabolism and, as a result, tissue regeneration increase. Therefore, it is actively used in the comprehensive fight against obesity.
Massage oil
Essential oils have long gained fame. They are often used to enhance the effect of massage. The technique under consideration is no exception. Consider how to prepare the right oil for the procedure.
- If you suffer from acute pain, then the following recipe will help get rid of it. Take 50 milliliters of olive oil and add 5 drops of essential oils of eucalyptus, lemon, fir and lavender.
- For convulsive pains and spasms, take 50 milliliters of linseed oil and add five drops of essential oils of sage, fir, eucalyptus and lavender.
- If the goal is to tone up, then take 50 milliliters of peach oil as a basis and add 5 drops of mint, rosemary and lemon essential oils to it.
- For a relaxing effect, add 5 drops of fir, lemon and coriander essential oils to 50 milliliters of corn oil.
- Anti-cellulite oil is prepared on different bases. Suitable coconut; almond;avocado; olive; corn; linen; wheat; rose and oils prepared from other plants. To 50 milliliters of base add:
- 6 drops each of geranium and cypress;
- 2 drops each of lemon and grapefruit;
- 3 drops each of rosemary, juniper and lavender.
Massage oil makes the bamboo sticks move smoothly over the skin. At the same time, the healing effect of the procedure is enhanced.
How it works
First, a manual massage is performed, which is designed to warm up and prepare the muscles. After that, massage oil containing essential oils is applied and manipulations begin. First, bamboo sticks are used for grinding. After that, they perform tapping movements from 100 to 120 beats per minute along a tangent line, so that the filler of the sticks also participates in the work. This causes vibration. Massage starts from the bottom and moves up in the direction of the lymph. Strikes alternate with rubbing, rolling, twisting and squeezing.
The main principle is the impact on the reflex zones, due to which the work of internal organs and systems is stimulated. More often massage is performed on the back, abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Painful sensations do not arise. On the contrary, all the feelings that are felt are only of a pleasant nature. Massage is done in a course. Usually prescribed from ten to fifteen sessions.
Massage with a bamboo broom
Consider this one tooprocedure tool. The broom consists of thin sticks, the length of which starts from 30 centimeters. It serves to relieve pain and tension. It is done before and after water procedures.
When performing a massage before steaming, the broom is first kept in hot water. After laying the patient down, they make patting movements, gradually increasing them. After relaxation is felt, other massage techniques begin. First, these are stroking movements, and elements of acupressure are added at the active points.
If the procedure is anti-cellulite in nature, then Creole massage with bamboo sticks is done along with a broom. This extra vibration breaks down fat better.
Massage at home
To do the procedure yourself without a theoretical and practical basis will not work. But it is possible to apply individual elements in a traditional massage. To do this, buy bamboo sticks for massage or cook them yourself. In the latter case, two pieces of 35 centimeters are sawn off. Rice or sand is poured into one bridge, and the other is left unfilled. After stroking and rubbing, they start rolling with chopsticks. Then make light blows. Do not forget to take a bath or shower before the procedure, or simply moisturize the body with a light cream.
Contraindications
This type of massage also provides for a number of restrictions. These include the following.
- Menstruation.
- Pregnancy.
- Skin diseases.
- Inflammation.
- Sick kidneys.
- Varicose.
- Malignant tumors.
- Tuberculosis.
Conclusion
Thus, the manipulation of bamboo sticks can be safely added to the list of effective relaxing procedures. However, massage techniques, if necessary, may include elements that promote the breakdown of fats. Therefore, it is often included in a comprehensive anti-cellulite program.
