Amma Therapy is a massage therapy, performed with hand healings with different techniques. It is a combination of separate massaging systems improving circulation of body fluids and nerves. This is an oldest massaging technique which does not use oil. Amma therapy is based on the principal of utilizing the self healing ability of human body.
Amma Therapy
Before it was introduced from China to Japan it was called as ANMA. Then it became AMMA when it was introduced in Japan. Amma is Japanese word for massage. Amma is the progenitor of all the hand healing therapies. Amma means stimulation of points for free flow in the body of life force energy. As per the requirement of the points of stimulation, accordingly it treats the energetic systems. The body has 14 major energy channels of the body, as per the need massage system is used. To make the free flow of Energy, the technique of push, pulls or presses with different speed and pressure is used. This therapy also helps in regularizing and improving circulation of body fluids.
This massaging therapy, along with judging the requirement of technique and the treatment to be given, requires a perfect platform. That is the Massage table. The massage table is required for perfect positioning of body. It has an adjustable head rest, which ideally useful to position the face neck and the shoulders. The Arm rest issued to rest the shoulder girdle, side extension is required as per the size, structure and health of the client. To keep the body of the client straight, foot rest is adjusted as per the height. The massage table with above attachments increases the effectiveness of the treatment of the therapy. To make the position of the treating technician a precise one, adjustable stool is required. For on site treatment, to carry this massaging table becomes clumsy, so the technician has to compromise with a portable one.
Chiropractic techniques are also a hand healing therapy. It is an alternative medical system. It has different approach from the usual medicines. The main aim is to normalize the relationship of the body structure. This system is also referred as adjustment of body structure by manipulation. This therapy is useful for treating specific health conditions, such as breathing or intestinal problem, joints and bone deficiencies (Arthritis). It is very useful for normalizing the spine. This therapy also includes stretching and pressing of particular points for greater relief.