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The Power of Massage

It has been regarded as a proven remedy for healing and recuperation for centuries. Spa Manager Frank Boist explains why massages do the body and soul so much good.

Frank Boist, Spa-Manager, Romantik Wellnesshotel Deimann, Schmallenberg

Does a good massage have to hurt?
It can! But it doesn‘t have to; it depends entirely on the wishes of the guest. Many guests want to feel something afterwards.

How do you recognize a good massage?
Whether powerful or gentle: whatever does you good, is good. The empathy during the massage is also of crucial importance. The guest should feel comfortable.

Why do massages do the body so much good?
Touching and skin contact are a human need. During a massage, it is possible to relax the musculature, relieve pain and resolve emotional blockages. This combination is a pure blessing for body and soul.

What exactly happens during a massage?
Passive muscles can be stimulated by massage, and tense ones relaxed. It stimulates blood circulation, which supports metabolism in the muscles. With a relaxed musculature tone, it is possible to generate a significantly better supply of nutrients than when muscles are tense.

Can you do preventive massage to prevent pain?
Loosening muscles and fasciae can prevent tension. But exercise, a healthy diet and stress management are just as important.

How do massages affect your well-being?
Massages can be a very emotional experience. During them, many people feel they are accepted and are in good hands. This is a tremendous mental relaxation in which you can let go completely.

Totally Relaxed

Using these stretching exercises keeps you fit and elastic.

Relieves the neck
Stand up straight and use your right hand to pull your left hand downwards behind your back. Now tilt your head to the right towards the shoulder and hold this position. You feel a relieving stretching in your neck. Then repeat the whole thing on the left side.

Good for the thighs
While standing straight up, bend your upper body forward horizontally so that it is at a right angle to your legs. Hold your hands folded behind your back at the height of the hips. Now move your right leg backwards and lead it around behind your left leg. Now stretch out your knees; this will stretch the rear thigh musculature in the right leg.

Strengthen the back
While standing straight up, bend over with your legs bent slightly and place your upper body on your thighs. Grasp the backs of your knees with your arms. Now slowly stretch out your knees. This exercise stretches the lower back.

Stretch the middle body
Standing up straight, cross your legs. Now bring your arms up and with your left hand pull your right hand far to the left; in the process the upper body tilts far to the left. Slowly push your hips towards your right side. This exercise stretches the entire right side of your torso.

Relaxed from the hip
Bend your legs slightly and place the left leg over your right knee. Round your upper body slightly. Now push the left knee gently outwards and down. This exercise involves stretching the back hip musculature of the left side of the body.

On your knees
Kneel on the floor with your upper body upright. Now place your bent left leg in front of you and lay your hands on it. Slowly lean your upper body forward and push your hips forward and down. This will stretch the front hip musculature on the right side.

Legwork gives you strength
Standing up straight, bend one leg backwards and use your hand to pull it upwards towards the buttocks. Push your pelvis slightly forward. For a more comfortable stance, you can support yourself against the front of a chair or a table. This exercise stretches the thigh musculature.

 

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