Old-Estonian Massage
Old Estonian Massage is put together from different pieces found from Estonian heritage, considering present-days knowledge and needs, forming a wholesome massage. Even though in the old days massage was done differently in different places, Old Estonian Massage has an unique and a recognizable style with it's own rhythm and effective body management. Old Estonian Massage is created to keep your body healthy and in balance, also to relieve physical disorders.
Overall the massage is relaxing yet very thorough. This massage if very good if you are looking for a deep tissue massage. And it is also really effective after heavy training or an athletic contest.
How the massage is carried out:
Old Estonian Massage is done on a mat wearing light and comfortable clothes. Like this the therapist can easily take different positions and use versatile and effective techniques.
Indications for Old-Estonian Massage
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slow blood and lymph circulation
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problems in blood flow (cold feet and hands)
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dry and tired skin
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irritated nervous system, stress
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sleeping disorders
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tense or aching muscles
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joints are less mobile
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difficulties breathing
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slight decrease in blood pressure
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slowed down metabolism
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weak immune system
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body weakness
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tension headaches
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posture problems
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weariness from mental work
Contraindications for Old-Estonian Massage
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brisk heart failure
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too low or high blood pressure
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danger of thrombosis or embolism
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inflammatory sicknesses (fever)
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festering sores
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contagious diseases
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skin and venereal diseases
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phlebitis
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bleeding
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tumors
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thyroid diseases
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affective state
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brisk kidney failure
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brisk liver failure
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severe traumas
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big birthmarks and bruises in the area where massage is carried out
Massage is not suitable after a trauma or an operation.
