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How to Manage Stress With Shiatsu Massage

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Shiatsu is a type of Japanese massage that applies long strokes in combination with pressure points over the body. It's a type of acupressure used since ancient times as a stress reliever by reducing heart rate, lowering blood pressure and increasing endorphins. You can learn to use shiatsu to manage stress in your daily life either using equipment or a massage therapist. Follow these steps to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Shiatsu massage therapist
  • Massage tools
  1. Step 1

    Determine the method in which you'll receive the massage. You can go to a massage therapist or use a massage chair or other massage tools as well as a combination of both.

  2. Step 2

    Research places where you can get a shiatsu massage. Ask friends if they have been to a good therapist, look in the phone book and online. Visit stores that sell shiatsu massage equipment or look online.

  3. Step 3

    Choose your massage therapist or tools. Base your selection on price, availability and what works best for you. You can go with expensive alternative such as a whole body massage chair or therapist at a high-end salon, or simple with a smaller salon or piece of equipment designed for the shoulders and back.

  4. Step 4

    Make an appointment with a qualified shiatsu massage therapist or purchase the equipment you have decided on. Determine the length of the massage you want which is usually between 30 minutes and an hour and a half.

  5. Step 5

    Visit the therapist or start using your purchased equipment. To best manage stress and even help decrease the chances of piling additional stress on, you should use shiatsu as often as possible.

Tips & Warnings
  • Warm stones can be used in combination with the massage to help ease tension even further and loosen muscles.
  • You can use shiatsu on a daily basis and can schedule shorter sessions to save time and money.

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