This is a specialised, comprehensive class not only for the back but for the whole body, because a healthy back is impossible without a strong corset of deep and superficial muscles, a firm pelvic floor, strong and active glutes, mobile hips and an active foot, agile shoulder joints, stable shoulder blades and correct breathing. It is one of the safest classes, as the exercises are also used for rehabilitation after injuries!

Aims of the class:

• to strengthen the trunk and limb muscles, the deep back and pelvic floor muscles,

• to learn how to stabilise the spine,

• to increase the mobility of the joints and spine,

• to improve posture,

• to develop balance and coordination;

• to improve the overall tone of the body.

The class is of moderate intensity - you work with your own body weight, and various props are used for variety: balls, sticks, unstable platforms, cushions, etc. After the workout you will feel a sense of lightness, back pain will decrease, and posture and circulation will improve.

The class is recommended for those who do sedentary or standing work and lead a sedentary lifestyle, if you feel that your back is weak or tense and stiff, and if you want to get to know your body better and move correctly.

Therapeutic massage relieves muscle fatigue, improves circulation and metabolism, and stimulates healing processes. Therapeutic massage helps you recover after a stressful working day. It is especially effective after an intensive gym workout, as it relaxes the muscles and removes lactic acid accumulated in them.

Therapeutic massage is particularly recommended for people with sedentary jobs, for those suffering from diseases of the spine and joints, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and central and peripheral nervous system diseases, after surgery and injuries, and also for the prevention of these diseases.

Benefits:

• Improves blood and lymph circulation.

• Reduces muscle pain.

• Improves general wellbeing.

• Regulates muscle tone.

• Contributes to better functioning of the internal organs.

• Has a positive effect on the central nervous system.

• Reduces stress.

• Helps with multiple sclerosis, rheumatism, arthritis, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, etc.

• Increases working capacity.

• Strengthens the body.

Indications for therapeutic massage:

1) cardiovascular diseases: ischaemic heart disease, after myocardial infarction (including after surgical treatment), post-infarction cardiosclerosis, hypertensive disease (subacute period), hypotensive disease (subacute period), functional cardiac neurosis, myocardial dystrophy, infectious-allergic myocarditis, heart defects, arterial and venous diseases;
2) respiratory diseases: chronic non-specific lung diseases, chronic pneumonia and bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, pneumosclerosis, bronchial asthma in remission, pleurisy;
3) diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system: rheumatoid and other arthritis; degenerative processes in the joints, ankylosing spondylitis, osteochondrosis and other spinal diseases, contusions, ligament and muscle strains, tendovaginitis, contractures, scoliosis, flat feet, posture defects;
4) diseases and injuries of the central nervous system: nervous system injuries, consequences of cerebral circulation disorders, residual effects of poliomyelitis, spastic and flaccid paralysis. Grade I and II cerebral atherosclerosis, cerebral palsy in children;
5) diseases and injuries of the peripheral nervous system: neuralgia, neuritis, plexitis, radiculitis, Parkinson's disease, diencephalic syndromes, polyneuritis;
6) chronic digestive diseases: gastritis, colitis, intestinal dyskinesia, gastroptosis, peptic ulcer, liver and gallbladder diseases (gallbladder dyskinesia), after surgery for gallbladder removal or peptic ulcer;
7) skin diseases: seborrhoea of the scalp, psoriasis, neurodermatitis and others;
8) metabolic disorders: obesity, diabetes, gout.

Massage is also prescribed for sleep disorders, headaches, increased sensitivity, sexual weakness and in other cases.
To feel the result, 10 procedures are recommended.

Contraindications for therapeutic massage:

1) the acute onset of a disease with a high temperature;
2) acute inflammation;
3) bleeding or a tendency to bleed;
4) blood diseases;
5) purulent processes (regardless of their location);
6) fungal, infectious or diseases of unknown origin of the skin, nails or scalp;
7) acute vein inflammation, thrombosis, varicose veins with the formation of trophic changes;
8) inflammation of the arteries;
9) atherosclerosis of the peripheral vessels, thromboangiitis with the formation of cerebral crises;
10) aneurysms of the vessels, aorta and heart;
11) inflammation of the lymph nodes and lymph vessels;
12) diseases of the autonomic nervous system during exacerbation;
13) allergy with haemorrhagic or other rashes, bleeding into the skin;
14) severe mental or physical fatigue;
15) active form of tuberculosis, first- and second-stage syphilis and other venereal diseases;
16) diseases of the abdominal organs prone to bleeding, after bleeding due to peptic ulcer or diseases of the female genital organs;
17) chronic osteomyelitis;
18) causalgic syndrome after peripheral nerve injury;
19) benign and malignant tumours of various locations (before surgery). In the case of a myoma, it is permitted to massage the collar zone, arms, shins and feet;
20) mental illness during exacerbation, when the patient's psyche is altered;
21) grade III circulatory insufficiency;
22) hypertensive and hypotensive crises;
23) acute myocardial ischaemia;
24) Quincke's oedema;
25) acute respiratory illness - during the first five days;
26) nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain on palpation;
27) bronchiectatic disease in the stage of tissue breakdown;
28) grade III pulmonary-cardiac insufficiency.

Massage is also not recommended during severe pain or a serious condition of the patient.

Contraindications are temporary. Once the pain has passed, the tumour has been radically removed, or the hypertensive or hypotensive crisis has ended, the patient may be massaged.

This massage effectively relaxes the body's muscles, calms and has a positive effect on the internal state of the body, reduces irritability and tension, and relieves fatigue. Relaxation massage is performed with slow, broad movements, and short stretching movements are applied to relax tired muscles. During this massage, essential oils are used to further enhance the effect of relaxation, calm and turning inwards. During a relaxing body massage, certain brain centres are stimulated, so endorphin (the happiness hormone) is released. This chemical helps to calm down, relax and regain emotional balance.

Effects:

• Reduced tension in the body's muscles;

• Guaranteed better sleep and rest;

• Reduced irritability;

• Improved mood.

Benefits:

• Calms the central nervous system;

• Improves skin functions;

• Muscles rest better;

• Strengthens the blood vessels;

• Lowers blood pressure;

• Improves metabolism;

• Improves stomach and intestinal function.

The massage is not recommended:

• In the case of benign or malignant tumours;

• In the acute stage of any disease, because at this time the body is very weakened and additional impact may negatively affect the body's systems and organs;

• In the case of a high body temperature;

• With various skin diseases, especially if there are any rashes, damage or injuries in the area to be massaged;

• In critical conditions posing a direct threat to the patient's health and life (stroke, heart attack, seizures, etc.);

• In the case of purulent processes in the internal organs;

• After recent bleeding;

• With reduced blood clotting and a patient's tendency to bleed;

• When the patient is in an unstable state of health (for example, if an exacerbation of the disease or seizures occur every other day);

• In the case of varicose veins;

• With a tendency to thrombosis;

• In the case of a vascular or cardiac aneurysm;

• In the case of atherosclerosis of the cerebral and peripheral vessels.