| A good massage is more than just a back rub. It | | | | muscles during this type of massage. In fact, the |
| should manipulate your muscles and body tissue | | | | therapist gets quite a workout from this |
| to relieve pain and remove harmful toxins. A really | | | | treatment! They may use the palms of their |
| good treatment should hurt - in a good way of | | | | hands, elbow, and the forearm. A skilled therapist |
| course. When you have had a good massage you | | | | will find your trouble spots and work on them until |
| will 'hurt so good'! | | | | they are gone. It will be somewhat painful and if it |
| There is a difference in the type of massage you | | | | gets too intense just let your therapist know. |
| will get, so make sure you know what you want. | | | | After a deep tissue treatment, you will feel sore |
| If your therapist asks if you want Swedish or | | | | for a few days. However, you muscles will be |
| Deep Tissue, you need to know the difference. | | | | free from knot and tightness. |
| A Swedish massage is an effective, but gentle | | | | One important thing to remember with any type |
| back rub. Now I am not talking just a light sweep | | | | of massage, you need to drink plenty of water! |
| across your back. No, a Swedish treatment will | | | | The process releases toxins into your body and |
| feel wonderful and is perfect for relaxation. In | | | | you need to drink plenty of water to flush them |
| fact, this type is great if you are tense and need | | | | out. If you don't drink enough water two things |
| to relax. Many people find themselves drifting off | | | | can happen. First of all, you may get sick to your |
| to sleep on the table during this treatment. After | | | | stomach if you don't flush the toxins out. The |
| a Swedish massage you will sleep wonderfully and | | | | second thing is the toxins will settle right back into |
| be very relaxed. | | | | the muscles and the next day the knots and pain |
| A deep tissue massage on the other hand is | | | | will be back. |
| strong and forceful. The purpose of this type of | | | | A good massage can help you feel better and be |
| treatment is to manipulate the muscles and | | | | healthier. In fact, many people are turning to this |
| tissues so they will release toxins and flatten out. | | | | treatment as a way to overcome many health |
| Many times we get stubborn knots in our back or | | | | issues. Neck pain, back pain, and even sinus and |
| neck. A deep tissue treatment can effectively | | | | digestive issues can be helped with this treatment. |
| remove these knots. The therapist uses heavy | | | | It is a great way to relax and feel better. Doesn't |
| pressure and a lot of strength to manipulate your | | | | a massage sound great right now? |