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Massage knowledge from NAIPO

Over 30 guides on everything related to massage: procedure, preparation, effects, and costs. In short: A good massage begins with relaxation, usually lasts 30 to 90 minutes, and works best when you arrive relaxed and without time pressure.

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massage knowledge

How massage works, what each technique can achieve, and how to recognize quality. Short, well-founded answers from practical experience. And in Hamburg, you can experience it all for yourself.

  1. 3 min reading time

    Full body massage in a massage chair: what's possible

    In short: A good massage chair reaches the neck, shoulders, entire back, buttocks, thighs, calves, feet, and, depending on the model, also arms and hands. That's a larger area...

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  2. 6 min reading time

    Shiatsu massage: Side effects and when it is risky

    Five Shiatsu items in stock, none for risks – at positions 3 to 6 and under 1 percent CTR, the classic sign of a lack of intent coverage.

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  3. 8 min reading time

    Sciatica: Symptoms, causes and what really helps

    Sciatic pain radiates from the back down the leg and can paralyze daily life. What's behind it, what provides immediate relief, when massage is beneficial — and the warning signs that cannot be ignored.

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  4. 7 min reading time

    Acupressure: the most important points and their effects

    Acupressure requires no needles, no studio, and no equipment—just a thumb and two minutes. The most well-known points, the technique, and an honest assessment.

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  5. 8 min reading time

    Foot massage: Effects, procedure and instructions

    The soles of the feet have more nerve endings per unit area than almost any other part of the body. What a foot massage does, how to do it yourself, and when it's a no-go.

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  6. 6 min reading time

    Swedish massage: the five basic techniques

    Swedish massage is the basic form from which almost all Western massages have evolved. Five strokes, a clear sequence — and the best starting point for beginners.

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  7. 6 min reading time

    Ayurvedic massage: procedure, oils and Abhyanga

    Warm oil, long, flowing strokes, often performed by two people: Ayurvedic massage follows its own set of rules. What defines Abhyanga and what you should know before your first appointment.

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  8. 6 min reading time

    Chinese massage: what Tuina really is

    Tuina is not a wellness massage, but one of the five pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This explains what happens during a Tuina massage and how it differs from Shiatsu and Thai massage.

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  9. 7 min reading time

    Hot stone massage: procedure, effects and costs

    Hot basalt stones on the back, warm oil, deep heat instead of strong pressure. What actually happens during a hot stone massage – and who it's not for.

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  10. 5 min reading time

    Hydrojet massage: Water massage without getting wet

    You lie fully clothed on a massage table, water jets shoot through a foil covering beneath you. What hydrojet massage can do, how much it costs, and where its limitations lie.

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Procedure and preparation

What is a typical massage like?What should you do beforehand?Shower beforehand?What am I taking off?How should I behave?How much of a tip?What do you need to consider?

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Full Body Massage

The ultimate full-body massage guideHow does it work?What is being done?What is not massaged?Was kostet sie?In which massage is everything massaged?

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Effect and frequency

Do massages really relieve tension?The best for back painHow often for a massage?How often in cases of severe muscle tension?How long does a good massage last?Which massage for beginners?Can massages trigger migraines?