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 What can MASSAGE Cure?

If you need to do more than just relax, massage can beat all sorts of ailments, from migrane to PMS.

'Studies show that massage is more effective for back pain than acupuncture or chiropractic'

Migranes and tension headaches

Most effective: Indian Head Massage

What it involves: A gentle massage of your head, neck and shoulders.  The therapist will ask you where your headaches affect you most and will concnetrate on relieving tension in that area.

PMS and water retention

Most effective: Lymphatic Drainage

What it involves: An hour-long-full-body massage, focusing on stimulating lymphatic flow (your body's drainage system)

Colds and Sniffles

Most effective: Immunity-boosting massage

What it involves: A 90-minute stimulating massage, with immunity-boosting eucalyptus oil.

Upper-back tension

Most effective: Thai massage

What it involves: Thai masseurs use their hands, elbows, and bodyweight to pummel and stretch you as you lie face down on a mattress on the floor.  You're usually clothed.

Poor Posture

Most Effective: Chavutti Thirumal massage

What it involves: A firm, all-over body massage.  You lie on  mat on the floor while the therapist moves her feet over your body, using ropes to help her to balance.

Pregnancy aches

Most effective: Nurturing Massage for mums-to-be

What it involves: a 75-minute-top-to-toe massage, plus foot pampering and a mini facial with scalp massage.

IBS and anxiety

Most effective: Marma massage

What it involves: An ayurvedic treatment that combines pressure-point massage on your arms to stimulate your digestive system, with soothing heat and a gentle head massage to boost relaxation.

Zest Sept '07