Ive had one professional swedish massage before and it was pretty good but a little light. Im wanting to go back for another and have heard a little about deep tissue massages. I have fairly good muscle tone and generally like deeper amateur massages (from gf's or whatever), and Im wondering is a deep tissue ok just for relaxation like Im after, or is it just for sports induced tension? Or maybe I can ask for a deep-swedish, if theres such a thing?
2006-08-09 08:24:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
you can simply ask for the person to apply a little more pressure. If they are a professional, they should be asking anyway.
2006-08-09 08:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a deep tissue massage from a licensed physical therapist. I started to see a PT who has a shop at my gym. The difference between seeing a PT and a masseuse is huge. Most PTs have Master's degrees (this equals 6 years of training, compared to a masseuse's 1 or less) and a great deal of experience and training with anatomy. They know exactly what you need in the way of pressure to release your muscles correctly.
2006-08-09 08:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by mistress_piper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it's about what you enjoy. I have friends who enjoy deep tissue massage but I do believe that asking the massage therapist to go deeper helps too. I see from your ID name that you're from Illinois. If you're somewhere in Chicago, I recommend this person to you. She's great. Very professional and strong hands. http://www.amtamassage.org/findamassage/profile.aspx?id=36818
2006-08-09 08:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by MR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deep tissue is ok for relaxation also.
2006-08-09 08:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by prettypixie1997 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask the masseuse to apply more pressure and they will-it won't hurt you and can be very relaxing. If the pressure is too much, just be sure to tell them.
2006-08-09 08:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you ask about different types, for you. Just left getting mine, She does both, soft, deep, wonderful.
2006-08-09 08:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by GreatNeck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out www.3blindmassagemouse.com
2006-08-09 09:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by sean w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋