What is Hot Bamboo Massage?
Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone massage, and Hot bamboo massages are basically very similar relaxing and therapeutic massages. However, in a Hot Bamboo massage, the therapist employs a selection of heated bamboo sticks rather than only their hands to loosen up the muscles. Like how a therapist would use their hands, heated bamboos are worked into the muscle tissue. Hot bamboos enable the therapist to knead more deeply and firmly than they could if using only their hands. And depending on the specifics required for precise and targeted gliding strokes, the length and width of the bamboo sticks used can vary.
How does it work?
Hot Bamboo massage combines the benefits of “Thermotherapy” (the use of heat applications) with massage strokes, using heated bamboo sticks to create a deep, relaxing and healing treatment. Warming up the bamboo to heat up the skin allows the skin to absorb moisturizing and therapeutic oils, whilst at the same time preparing the musculature of the body so the therapist can work into the deeper muscle layers.
Bamboo Facts
- Bamboo is a grass and is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. It can grow as tall as 35 meters high.
- There are 1500 different types of bamboo. Asia, Australia, North and South America and Sub-Saharan Africa
- It is the giant’s panda main food source
- Its scientific name is Bambuseae
- In China, Bamboo is called Chu.
- Bamboo releases 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbs more carbon dioxide than any other plants
- Bamboo is used in folk medicine to treat infections and to accelerate the healing of wounds.
- Bamboo is a natural antioxidant.
- Bamboo is often used in construction in India and China due to its strength.
- Bamboo symbolises strength, prosperity and peace
- Some types of bamboo are used in cooking and salads
- Bamboo only flowers every 65 to 100 years.
Hot Bamboo Massage methods and techniques
The bamboo sticks held in the therapist’s hands simply replicate the movements, strokes and techniques used in Deep Tissue and Swedish massages. The bamboo sticks are in effect a sort of natural extension of the therapist’s hands. So massaging methods and techniques include effleurage (warming up the muscles), petrissage (kneading, fanning, wringing), percussion (tapotement) and acupressure (trigger points).
Also, the rhythm of the massage is key to determining the effect of the massage. Fast strokes tend to stimulate, longer and slower strokes will sedate and soothe. Using a slow rhythm, the heat of the bamboo has a greater chance of penetrating the superficial tissue and getting into the muscle.
Hot Bamboo massage: the go-to no-question massage treatment right now
With a myriad of health benefits, physical and psychological, associated with a Hot Bamboo massage, this fast up trending holistic massage treatment is all you need right now.
Benefits
- Relieves migraines
- Improves quality of sleep
- Helps alleviate arthritic pain, particularly in the neck and shoulders
- Increases joint and muscle flexibility
- Stimulates cellular activity to repair and intensely nourish the skin
- Breaks down and softens adhesions
- Improves blood flow to surrounding tissues
- Provides a greater ability to transport toxins and waste products from the area
- Provides a fantastic tool for creating a sense of depth to the massage
- Provides a notable sensation of relaxation and well-being
- Relieves tightness in muscles and tendons
- Regenerates and revitalises tired aching muscles
- Relaxes the body and mind
- The increased flow of oxygen in the blood
- Promotes lymphatic flow, accelerates drainage and releases toxins
- Helps break down fat deposits, aiding in weight loss by breaking down cellulite
Hot Bamboo massage: a Gift from Heaven
Bamboo has a long history of contributing to the health and wellbeing of people across Asia due to its unique healing properties. It has been long admired as some kind of a miraculous and vital plant, associated with strength, fertility, prosperity, peace, reliance, optimism and spiritual enlightenment.
Whether it is the source of human life or a secret repository for divine power, bamboo does seem to possess some magical properties. Its multiple benefits in a massage treatment or massage therapy are real and proven though. So why not try a Hot Bamboo massage today and see the results for yourself. Click here to book your treatment.
