Under the patronage of Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, Dean of the College of Science for Women, the Continuing Education Unit, in collaboration with the Student Activities Unit, organized an educational workshop titled “The Importance of Massage, Its Types, and When It Becomes a Treatment and Prevention for Diseases,” presented by Assoc. Prof. Najat Baqir Mashkoor.
The workshop aimed to highlight that massage is an ancient therapeutic technique used to relieve pain, improve circulation, and reduce headaches and stress. Massage can be an effective treatment for medical or relaxation purposes, depending on the individual’s health condition and needs. The workshop discussed various types of massage and when to use them as a treatment to improve blood circulation, enhance blood flow in the body, reduce stress and anxiety, calm nerves, and lower stress levels, which contribute to improving mental health. It also helps improve muscle and joint flexibility, alleviate muscle pain, and reduce cramps.
Massage enhances the healing process after sports or muscle injuries and can improve sleep quality. The workshop covered the most common types of massage, such as Swedish massage, the most widely practiced, deep tissue massage, aromatherapy massage for relaxation and mental comfort, sports massage specifically for athletes to relieve tight muscles and enhance recovery after exercise, and Thai massage, which combines pressure on certain body points with stretching movements to improve flexibility. The workshop emphasized the importance of consulting a doctor before starting any type of massage in case of chronic diseases or severe injuries.
