What is maderotherapy: benefits and contraindications

What is wood therapy?

Maderotherapy is a natural technique of oriental origin, which is used for both aesthetic and health purposes. It consists of performing a vigorous massage using various wooden instruments of different shapes and sizes.

The ancient technique was reborn in Colombia, where in the 1990s the tools and techniques were developed to achieve the best results, especially in the field of body aesthetics.

The devices have ergonomic shapes, designed to fit different parts of the body, and each has its own specific functions and objectives. Depending on the area, rollers of different shapes can also be used, in addition there are also smaller tools for the face.

The anatomically designed wooden tools used in this type of massage are ideal for redefining the body contour, reducing cellulite and facilitating weight loss.

How are the massages with wood therapy?

This therapy uses wooden instruments to apply a series of repetitive movements with a specific pressure on different parts of the body. this pressure It favors the elimination of liquid and the reduction of fatty tissue and toxins that it may contain through the lymphatic system.

It is, therefore, a therapy that contributes to the detoxification of the organism.

The most common indication is cellulite, since favors the reduction of disproportionate lumps and softens the dimples in the orange peel.

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There are a wide variety of utensils to perform the massage. Some well-known therapists even design their own. However, the most used are the following:

Smooth roller. It is used to knead the legs and buttocks. There are different models that adapt to the type of skin and problem that the patient presents. It serves to activate the circulatory and lymphatic system, and facilitates the elimination of adipocytes. There are different types of roller, which are chosen depending on how the patient’s skin is and the adiposity that it presents.
swedish cup. It is used to treat localized adiposity and model areas such as the waist, buttocks, thighs or abdomen.
Shaping table. Contributes to draining fat and favors the elimination of toxins. It is used to model the most delicate areas of the patient’s skin.

Types of wood therapy

Depending on the area and the objectives to be achieved, There are different types of massage in wood therapy:

facial wood therapy

The main function of this massage is tighten the skin, while improving blood circulation. It is a soft and cosmetic treatment.

body maderotherapy

Lymphatic drainage massage. It is used after serious injuries or surgery to reduce symptoms such as swelling and pain. It stimulates the flow of fluid in the lymph nodes and releases accumulations. This type of massage must be carried out by a physiotherapist with specific training.Deep tissue massage. This therapy is a massage technique that uses slow, powerful movements to reach the deepest layers of muscle and connective tissue. This type of technique can be intense because of the pressure that is applied, but the treatment is very effective. It should also be performed by qualified healthcare professionals.Chest massage. This gentler technique is performed primarily to shape the breasts, as well as to firm and tone.Anti-cellulite massage. This type of technique is applied to eliminate fat and liquid accumulated in different areas of the body. By activating blood circulation in the treated parts, it favors elimination. It is a natural, non-invasive treatment that provides results in a short time. Sessions usually last one hour.

Maderotherapy: benefits of this treatment

Maderotherapy is not a relaxation technique. ANDs a physical treatment with a more or less deep action, depending on the technique and indication, which aims to increase general well-being, firm contours and say goodbye to excess fat.

1. Reduces cellulite and fluid retention

the wooden rolling pin stimulates the body’s lymphatic system and reduces fluid retention accumulated in the tissues as a result of hormonal fluctuations, little exercise or altered lymphatic flow.

After a few sessions of wood therapy, thigh and buttock contours appear smoother and the orange peel appearance can be significantly reduced.

Massage can also help to stretch and lengthen skin tissue, which can also make skin look smoother and softer.

2. Detoxifying effect

You can imagine the lymphatic system that runs through the body in parallel to the venous system as a sewage network that collects polluting substances and waste.. Massage with wooden devices can act on this system, activating it, which favors the natural detoxification processes of the body.

This generates well-being and strengthens the immune system, of which the lymphatic system is a part.

3. Smooth and rosy skin

The therapy increases the body’s own production of collagen and elastin. This naturally tightens the skin on the arms, stomach or legs and prevents the appearance of new cellulite.

Besides, Intensive pressure stimulates blood circulation, ensuring a healthy, radiant complexion and firm skin on the legs and buttocks.

4. Relieves muscle tension

In addition to its aesthetic uses, wood therapy It is very useful for relieving muscle tension, contractures, and muscle or joint pain.

Regardless of whether you are a very active, athletic or sedentary person, wood therapy can also be very effective and beneficial. In addition, it promotes muscle relaxation and relieves tension and stress, promoting better rest and sleep.

Maderotherapy: before and after (how long does it last)

Maderotherapy it is more effective if the treatment is periodic and regular, in a similar way to traditional therapeutic massage. Up to three weekly sessions of one hour duration for three or four months may be recommended to appreciate the effects.

The more consistent the treatment, the more noticeable and long-lasting the effects will be. Howeverthe results you experience will continue for approximately three months after the last session.

Maderotherapy session at home

It is possible to do a simple self-treatment of maderotherapy at home. You only need the right wooden elements and ten to 15 minutes of your time. How it works step by step:

First, rub the area of ​​skin you want to massage with some anti-cellulite coconut, pomegranate or birch oil, for example. Take a wooden rolling pin, place it on the affected area and roll or rub it several times over the part of the body you want with a soft pressure. You can work with a single roller or alternate them at will in different parts of the body. It is essential to work in the direction of lymphatic flow, therefore rocking movements are always performed from the bottom up (in the direction of the upper body, towards the heart). To increase the firming anti-cellulite effect, it is also recommended an alternate shower after treatment. It also stimulates metabolism and blood circulation and ensures great results.

Maderotherapy: contraindications

Maderotherapy is a completely natural and safe massage treatment if pressures are not made with excess force. However, it may be contraindicated if you have a health problem. In this case, consult your doctor first. For example, wood therapy and massage in general may be contraindicated in some types of cancer and some circulatory diseases.