Naturopathy - Manipulative Therapy | Narayandham Care

Manipulative therapy is one of the oldest healthcare practices known. References to massage are found in ancient Chinese medical texts written more than 4,000 years ago. Massage has been advocated in Western healthcare practices since the time of Hippocrates, the "father of medicine."

Massage is a modality of naturopathy & quite essential for maintaining good health. It involves action on manipulating the body with pressure. Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints & other connective tissues as well as lymphatic vessels.

It aims at improving blood circulation & strengthening body organs.
There are seven fundamental modes of manipulation in massage and these are: - Touch, effleurage (stroking), friction, rubbing, petrissage (kneading), percussion, vibration & joint movements. Movements may vary according to disease condition & parts are applied.
It gives reflex effects such as vasodilatation of arteries , aids digestion, increases muscles tone, activity of organ, triggers relaxations ,increases efficiency of Immune system & circulating efficiency.