Classic massage

Treatment Classification: Secondary treatment, over-the-counter

Treatment Character: Traditional massage treatment in which a special combination of superficial and deeper techniques is applied by the masseur's hands to work on the soft tissues. The massage accelerates the removal of superficial dead skin cells, normalizes the tension in the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and deeper muscle structures, improves muscle function, enhances blood circulation, and induces overall pleasant feelings.

Treatment Course: The masseur uses an emulsion, oil, or cream to massage the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscles on various parts of the body with special strokes (friction, kneading, tapping, etc.). A partial massage focuses on the back and neck, while a full-body massage addresses the entire body.

Main Indications: Diseases and pain of the spine and joints, chronic rheumatic diseases, nervous disorders, recovery after severe injuries, illnesses, and conditions following exhaustion, stress, and muscle fatigue.

Main Contraindications: All febrile, infectious, and acute inflammatory conditions, all oncological diseases, conditions requiring complete rest, skin and fungal infections, any breach of skin integrity at the massage site, decompensated (untreated) heart and vascular diseases, varicose veins at the massage site, swelling at the massage site, certain bleeding disorders, advanced atherosclerosis and osteoporosis, pregnancy.

Duration of Treatment: 20 minutes for partial massage or 50 minutes for full-body massage.

What to Bring to the Treatment: It is advisable to come in a bathrobe.