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How To Use Abdominal Massage Therapy

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We recommend that anyone who really feels comfortable in the massage treatment room ask to have abdominal massage added to their fullbody massage. Many therapists will ask, but some will have gotten into the routine of leaving this wonderful experience out of their normal daily bodywork. If your therapist is truly a dedicated Swedish or Esalen Massage therapist you will always feel the deep relaxation that comes with skillful application of abdominal massage.

If you are willing to support your own health self-massage can provide one with the benefits of this massage technique without needing the presence of a massage therapist. You can use lotion or oil with the following directions if you have sensitive skin and are applying the pressure …show more content…

If lying in a supine position on the back, increase the effects of the massage by moving bent legs from side to side with the circular movements.

Many times digestive discomfort and abdominal bloating discomfort can be resolved without heading toward the medicine cabinet. We are bombarded daily by ads for medications that are intended to help resolve acid reflux and heartburn only to hear an endless list of negative side effects for the medication. An alternative to prescribed and over the counter medication is self-abdominal massage.
Abdominal Massage with Abhyanga

Get massage smarts' page on the art of Abhyanga hot oil massage offers a self-oil massage video that includes abdominal massage as a part of a daily self-care routine. For those seeking touch therapy to improve digestion and the functionality of their digestive track we offer a link to our page on foot reflexology. In the middle of this page you will find a video that shows the connection between the digestive track and foot reflexology presented by Adam Thomas a Canadian foot reflexologist. At the top of the page is a link to American Reflexology Certification Board for those interested in finding a certified reflexologist in their

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