Now, if like me you suffer from lower back pain, I don't need to tell you how this can seriously lower the quality of your life.

Being in constant pain is no laughing matter...

Now, this article is going to discuss one method in which you can reduce your back pain and increase your quality of life.

That method is... Shiatsu massage.

What is it?

Shiatsu in Japanese literally means 'finger pressure'.

It has been used for thousands of years in Japan to cure all types of health conditions... reducing lower back pain being one such condition.

Shiatsu is an acupressure massaging technique which originated from Japan. It is now becoming more and more popular in western societies due to its remarkable healing properties. It is similar to western style massage in that it uses the principles of anatomy and physiology.

The Shiatsu masseuse will use his/her fingers, hands, elbows, knees and even feet to apply rhythmic pressure from 3 to 10 seconds to certain points along your Meridians (energy channels). This is to stimulate and release unblock 'meridians' so that life energy can flow which will heal and rebalance your body.

In Japan, it is used to treat illness and pain, for relaxation and to maintain well being. It is very good at reducing inflammation, improving circulation and muscle tone... this makes it ideal for lower back pain.

It also addresses the anxiety which people feel when they suffer long term from lower back pain. One study of long term sufferers found that Shiatsu helped to lower pain, ease sleep, improve lifting and bending, improve sitting and decrease irritability. Now, if you suffer from lower back pain, why not give Shiatsu a try... I think it will help you.