{"id":3985,"date":"2024-01-21T17:17:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T15:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/?p=3985"},"modified":"2024-06-17T16:03:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T13:03:48","slug":"%ce%b8%ce%b5%cf%81%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%b5%cf%85%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%8c-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%ac%ce%b6-%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%b4%ce%b7-%ce%bf%cf%86%ce%ad%ce%bb%ce%b7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/%ce%b8%ce%b5%cf%81%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%b5%cf%85%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%8c-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%ac%ce%b6-%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%b4%ce%b7-%ce%bf%cf%86%ce%ad%ce%bb%ce%b7\/","title":{"rendered":"Therapeutic massage: What it is, types and benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By the term therapeutic massage we refer to a group of techniques and types of massage that are used to improve our state of health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such types of therapeutic massage can be, deep tissue massage, <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/services\/deep-tissue-massage\/\"><strong>sports massage<\/strong><\/a>, the lymphatic, the Swedish and many more that we will see below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of therapeutic massage vary depending on the size of the problem and the type you choose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is therapeutic massage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapeutic massage is a group of different types of massage that improve your state of health and can treat a number of ailments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The therapist takes into account the needs of the body and the preferences of the client, so that together they decide the most type of therapeutic massage to apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapeutic massage is any <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/services\/\"><strong>type of massage<\/strong><\/a> that can cure an ailment or relieve chronic muscle pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, the relaxant aims to relax the person and relieve anxiety and stress, applying gentle massage movements.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3985_5d1051-38 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3985_5d1051-38 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"therapeutic massage\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3988\" title=\"therapeutic massage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/therapeutic-massage-1-min.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What types of therapeutic massage are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of therapeutic massage that are usually preferred and can cover a wide range of ailments are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deep tissue massage<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3985_e42bfe-bf .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3985_e42bfe-bf size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/athliliko-massage-min-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"sports massage\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1763\" title=\"sports massage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/athliliko-massage-min-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/athliliko-massage-min-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/athliliko-massage-min-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/athliliko-massage-min-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/athliliko-massage-min.jpeg 924w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Deep tissue massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on approaching the deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. It targets the deeper layers of the muscles through techniques such as skin rolling and intense pressure on targeted areas, and releases tension from the muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is common for people who receive Deep tissue massage to feel pain 24 hours after the treatment which is due to the intense pressures on the deeper layers of the tissues. See more about <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/%cf%80%cf%8c%ce%bd%ce%bf%cf%82-%ce%bc%ce%b5%cf%84%ce%ac-%cf%84%ce%bf-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%ac%ce%b6\/\"><strong>pain after massage<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Therapeutic back massage<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3985_ec3382-97 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3985_ec3382-97 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/composite-image-highlighted-pain-min-1024x504.jpg\" alt=\"\u03c0\u03bf\u03bd\u03bf\u03c3 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03c4\u03b7\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3900\" title=\"\u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03ac\u03b6 \u03c0\u03bb\u03ac\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/composite-image-highlighted-pain-min-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/composite-image-highlighted-pain-min-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/composite-image-highlighted-pain-min-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/composite-image-highlighted-pain-min-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/composite-image-highlighted-pain-min.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapeutic back massage is a type of massage like Swedish. The therapist focuses the treatment on the back point in order to release tension from the muscles, restore them, and relieve chronic pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maderotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3985_62ac50-20 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3985_62ac50-20 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u03bc\u03b1\u03b4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u03b1\u03c0\u03b5\u03af\u03b1 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf \u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03c4\u03b9\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3853\" title=\"maderotherapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rolling-pin-madero-therapy-massage_1-min.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In maderotherapy, the therapist selects and uses a variety of wooden tools with the help of which he applies pressure on specific points of the body to relieve chronic muscle pain, to fight cellulite, and to improve the circulation of the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lymphatic massage<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3985_f5e146-6b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3985_f5e146-6b size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lymphedema_1200x540-min-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\u039b\u03b5\u03bc\u03c6\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03ac\u03b6 \u03bf\u03c6\u03ad\u03bb\u03b7\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lymphedema_1200x540-min-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lymphedema_1200x540-min-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lymphedema_1200x540-min-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lymphedema_1200x540-min-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/lymphedema_1200x540-min.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/ti-einai-to-lemphiko-masaz-10-simantika-ofeli\/\"><strong>lymphatic massage <\/strong><\/a>is a type of massage used to stimulate the lymphatic system and improve its circulation, as well as blood flow. It is one of the most effective types of therapeutic massage since it has many benefits for our health. It can be applied to the whole body or to specific areas like the <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%bc%cf%86%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%8c-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%ac%ce%b6-%cf%80%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%83%cf%8e%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85-%ce%bf%cf%86%ce%ad%ce%bb%ce%b7\/\"><strong>face<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swedish massage<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3985_3f9352-76 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3985_3f9352-76 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/souidioko-therapeutiko-massage-athina-mobile-min.jpg\" alt=\"\u03b8\u03b5\u03c1\u03b1\u03c0\u03b5\u03c5\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf \u03c3\u03bf\u03c5\u03b7\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf \u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03b1\u03b6 \u03b1\u03b8\u03b7\u03bd\u03b1\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/souidioko-therapeutiko-massage-athina-mobile-min.jpg 420w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/souidioko-therapeutiko-massage-athina-mobile-min-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/souidioko-therapeutiko-massage-athina-mobile-min-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/services\/souidiko-massage\/\"><strong>Swedish massage<\/strong><\/a> is a therapeutic massage technique that uses sliding, kneading and circular motions to relax muscles and improve overall well-being. It focuses on improving blood circulation, relieving tension and enhancing flexibility. This massage is suitable for people looking for relaxation and stress relief.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3985_b13c59-dc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3985_1c0eeb-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Do you want to have a massage at home or in a fully equipped space? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Book your appointment with us today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3985_a3c449-17 kb-section-has-link inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns3985_a6ac78-51{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns3985_a6ac78-51 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns3985_a6ac78-51\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3985_54e462-c8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3985_54e462-c8.kb-button{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}<\/style><span class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn3985_54e462-c8 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Call Us<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"tel:+306985843628\" class=\"kb-section-link-overlay\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In which parts of the body can it be done?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Therapeutic massage can be applied to all parts of the body where there is muscle pain, tension or even injury after exercise. You can point out to your therapist where you feel pain or tension so that they can apply the appropriate technique and work on the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the health benefits of Therapeutic Massage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Therapeutic massage has many benefits for a person's holistic health. Through the type of therapeutic massage you choose, you will receive the corresponding benefits for your health and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relaxation and relief from anxiety and stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relief from chronic muscle pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of inflammation (tendonitis, back pain, sciatica)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relief from musculoskeletal conditions (arthritis, cervical syndrome, scoliosis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch tight muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch tight muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relieves constipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significantly reduces headaches&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps manage fibromyalgia pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves overall immune health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose type of therapeutic massage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making an appointment with your therapist, be sure to communicate your preferences and needs with them so that they can help you choose the right type of therapeutic massage for a <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%84%ce%bf-%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%b9%cf%83%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%8c-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%ac%ce%b6-%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%b1-%cf%84%ce%b1-%ce%bf%cf%86%ce%ad%ce%bb\/\"><strong>holistic treatment<\/strong><\/a> and improving your overall health picture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the differences between therapeutic and relaxing massage?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between therapeutic and relaxing massage is the goal of each treatment. More specifically, the <a href=\"https:\/\/athensmassagecenter.gr\/en\/%cf%87%ce%b1%ce%bb%ce%b1%cf%81%cf%89%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%cf%8c-%ce%bc%ce%b1%cf%83%ce%ac%ce%b6\/\"><strong>relaxing massage<\/strong><\/a> its main goal is to treat stress and achieve total relaxation, while therapeutic massage focuses on treating pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although both types of massage offer similar benefits and properties, their main difference lies in the technique used. 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