Far-infrared effect from the palms | If you are a therapist school, executive academy Osaka | Blog

The human body maintains a temperature of approximately 36-37°C. This temperature range is said to naturally emit far-infrared radiation with a wavelength of around 9-10 μm (micrometers).

This is natural heat radiation that is proportional to body temperature and is constantly emitted from the palms of the hands.

Therefore, the "warmth of your hands" or "warmth of your palms" is not merely the temperature of the skin surface, but also the far-infrared rays that warm the water molecules and cellular vibrations on the other person's body surface.

In particular, when the palms move rhythmically during a massage, blood flow increases, which is said to raise the surface temperature and increase the amount of far-infrared radiation.

This is one of the physical reasons why we feel "warmth transmitted through our hands" or "a deep-seated warmth."

In Swedish massage, minimizing the amount of oil used allows for efficient transmission of far-infrared radiation between the palms and the skin.

This contact structure enhances deep tissue heating, promotes blood flow, and softens fascia compared to other techniques that use a lot of oil.

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