When you struggle with body pain or stress, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with different types of massages, as each serves its ideal purpose. To help the widest number of patients possible, MassageLuXe has numerous options at their Blue Springs, MO, and Edwardsville and Springfield, IL, clinic. They utilize different techniques to loosen up muscle tissue and bring relief.

What makes someone choose one type over another? Here is a brief rundown of five popular massages, along with their unique benefits:

• Deep Tissue & Trigger Point Therapy: Patients who suffer from chronic pain, long-term injuries, whiplash, and other physical issues often seek a deep tissue massage. This type of therapy utilizes strategically placed friction and pressure on areas with high muscle tension or pain.

• Swedish Massage: This is one of the most popular massage styles worldwide and is recognized by its characteristic gliding and kneading strokes, as well as tapping, steady pressure, and other hand techniques. It can also be combined with special add-ons, such as a hot stone massage and aromatherapy.

• Sports Massage: Helpful during training, rehabilitation from sprains or strains, or to prevent injury in the first place, a sports massage was developed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. This therapy typically uses faster strokes, and sometimes requires the patient to stretch.

• Prenatal Massage: Many expectant mothers seek out a prenatal massage to stimulate blood circulation and reduce tension, swelling, aches, and pains. It can also alleviate anxiety and depression.

• Reflexology: Based on the premise that different bodily organs and functions are connected to pressure points on the hands and feet, reflexology aims to promote organ health by stimulating certain pressure points.

Are you interested in one of the above techniques or a renewing package filled with other pampering treatments? MassageLuXe has many blissful experiences to choose from online. For bookings, you can reach the Edwardsville, IL, location at (618) 307-0093, the Springfield, IL, location at (217) 702-4444, or the Blue Springs, MO, location at (816) 229-5893. Like them on Facebook to stay apprised of their latest deals.