An ancient form of bodywork using deep-compression from the feet on strategic points along the muscles of the back. This creates a push-pull-pumping effect on the intervertebral disc space elongating the spine. Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy uses compressive force to increase circulation, bringing more freshly oxygenated blood to the area being treated. This technique is a deep relaxing treatment. The massage
therapists body weight is used to press and relax the muscles. The massage is done mainly with the heel and instep of the foot and sometimes the toes are also used.
Concentrated Ashiastsu on the lower lumbar region will relieve muscle spasm and open the vertebral canal to give the nerves more space so that the pain-producing pressure is reduced.
