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There are 64 ways to massage - which is right for you?

Gone are the days when a massage meant just Swedish. Today, there are over 64 different types of massage to choose from - ranging from Oriental and Indian massage to heat treatments and techniques targeting posture.

With so many massages on offer, finding the right one can be mind-boggling.

Here, we bring you an at-a-glance guide to the main types of massage on offer - and where to find them.

Swedish-based massage
Most deep-working and sports massage is based on this traditional type of massage which uses light gliding strokes to warm up the body and kneading actions to improve muscle tone, ease joints and smooth out knots in muscle tissue. The idea is to push blood into the muscle and tone up muscles to protect against injury.
Like most massage, this technique triggers the lymphatic drainage system into flushing lactic acid - waste produced in our cells - and other toxins out of our body.

What's it best for? This kind of massage is particularly good for the neck, shoulders and back because practitioners use a cupping and pulling action that stretches the ligaments and tendons, helping to keep them supple. The massage can be rounded off with quick pounding - often associated with Swedish massage.
Includes: Any deep-working tissue massage.

Oriental massage
Based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, oriental massage tends to work upon our body's energy system known as 'chi'. Practioners claim our energy flows along meridians - or energy pathways - found in 14 places around our body. When illness occurs, practitioners claim, our meridians become blocked. In order to unblock energy, finger pressure is applied on certain acupressure points located along these meridian lines. The theory is that each acupressure point corresponds to specific internal organs in our body.
What's it best for? It is said that massaging acupressure points can improve digestive conditions, menstrual problems, and asthma. The technique also stretches muscles and loosens joints so is especially good for treating back pain, shoulder tension and headaches.
Includes: Shiatsu, Thai, Do-in - a technique originating from Chinese Taoist monks.

Heat massage
LaStone therapy is a treatment which involves using heated - and then cold - stones to massage the body. This 'thermotherapy' creates an aerobic effect in the blood - making it speed up and slow down - which boosts your circulation. Increased circulation will bring fresh blood to your skin, hands and feet, warming them up. The process also helps the body to rid itself of toxins more efficiently, relaxes the muscles and relieves stress.
During the treatment the therapist covers you in essential oils and then places hot lava stones heated to 61C on your chakras - the seven areas of the body that are considered crossroads for energy channels - and warm stones underneath the hands and between the toes.
What's it best for? All kinds of tension-related problems including neck, shoulders and headache.
Includes: Massage on the Rocks, Balinese massage, Hot Rock massage.

Aromatherapy massage
The focus of aromatherapy are the properties of essential oils, rather than the massage itself. A practitioner will carefully blend oils to address specific health problems. Marjoram is often used for stress, whereas eucalyptus targets respiratory conditions.
Instead of using pummelling or kneading movements, the practitioner employs light, gliding strokes.
Essential oils are believed to work in two ways. They are absorbed by the skin, pass into the blood stream and move on to work on different organs in the body. When the oils are inhaled they also pass through the nerve endings in the nasal passage and pass directly to the limbic centre of the brain, which controls your emotions.
What's it best for? Flu, colds, ashtma, bronchitis, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue and menstrual complaints
Includes: Deep-working and light touch aromatherapy massage.