Shiatsu -A method developed in Japan for manipulating particular points on the body. The term literally means finger pressure. Sports massage -Utilization of particular massage techniques on athletes to enhance their performance. The massage may be done immediately before or after an event, or during the training between athletic events. Sports massage helps to prepare the muscles for action and to help the body recover as quickly as possible.
Trigger points refer pain to other parts of the body in characteristic patterns.
Traditionally, a lubricant is applied to the skin and a combination of strokes is applied to knead the muscles, enhance blood and lymph flow, increase range of motion of joints, and reduce tension and stress.