What is the Japanese shiatsu massage?
The famous shiatsu massage is actually a very effective way to relax. However, the main theory of shiatsu is not merely about relaxation because it addresses the holistic bodywork. It makes use of similar techniques with acupressure, making use of the hand, knees, thumbs, and sometimes even the elbows. The technique associated with acupressure actually originated from the acupuncture techniques and other methods of traditional Chinese medicine. A big difference between acupressure and acupuncture is that in the latter, the massage therapist makes use of very thin needles, while with the former, the masseuse utilizes deep pressure which penetrates right up to the deep tissues on the twelve meridians of the human body.
