What is bamboo massage?
Bamboo massage is a holistic treatment involving bamboo, the fastest-growing plant on earth. Practitioners believe bamboo massage has many healing properties, from alleviating muscle tension, pain, and aches to improving joint function and circulation, psychological mood, sleep quality and overall well-being.
Bamboo is part of the grass family and has approximately 1,200 species.
How is bamboo massage done?
Bamboo massage is a holistic treatment that uses bamboo canes of different lengths and thicknesses. The size of the canes will vary depending on the body structure and the work surface.
Bamboo massage originated in Asia. Similar to acupressure or trigger point therapy, it uses 10 times deeper strokes than a traditional massage to specific points on the body. This aids in alleviating myofascial trigger points, also known as knots, which are often the source of pain.
Who can benefit from bamboo massage?
Bamboo massage treatment benefits those actively using their legs, such as runners and cyclists, who experience tightness in their legs, feet, and IT band. It also benefits anyone suffering from shortened muscles due to postural imbalance or excessive overload from weight training.
The aim of the bamboo massage is to promote circulation by enhancing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the blood, helping recovery and healing and reducing various pains and aches.
Some of the many conditions bamboo massage can support you in are the following:
Prepares the body for deep tissue massage
Induces a state of deep relaxation
Increases circulation in the body
Reduces muscle tension and soreness
It provides a unique experience
Improves posture
Improved flexibility
Mental calmness
Overall rejuvenation
Enhancing sleep quality
Preparation for bamboo massage
Wear loose, soft clothing such as gym clothes, and ensure you do not have a heavy meal before the session. Shower before you come and wait at least 4 hours after the treatment to shower.
Summary
The bamboo massage offers physical relaxation and an escape from life's daily stresses with its holistic approach to well-being. Bamboo massage is a technique used in conjunction with many other modalities such as deep tissue massage, graston technique, or cupping.
Akhtar (SAC. Dip), Lead Clinical Sports Therapist
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