subject: Deep Tissue Massage: Relieve Aches Faster [print this page] Deep Tissue Massage: Relieve Aches Faster
One day in a nail salon, I overheard a lady (who was also having a leg massage) discuss the benefits of deep tissue massage. Not usually one to eavesdrop, I started paying more attention to her (not so private) cell phone conversation. Hey, if you're loudly talking into your cell, expect others to hear. My back had been hurting badly for the last 6 months, and there was only so much over the counter medication I could take at a go. This, I thought may be my solution.
Upon research, I found out that deep tissue problems can cause long-term pain which may be eliminated by massage. There is a specialty type massage that can help with these problems. Muscle tissue can become tight and cause aches and pains. This can be very hard to get rid of, and can get only temporary pain relief from medications.
A deep tissue masseuse will use tools of ceramic, glass and wood. He/she will also use elbows and fingers, as well as hands and arms. A classical masseuse (such as one who performs a Swedish massage) will use just hands and arms. Most massage therapist are qualified in some sort of deep tissue massage, but there are also true specialists(the one I visited was a specialist).
Employment in the field of massage is growing. As people find out the benefits, more and more people are becoming qualified in this field. These self-employed therapists will usually possess their own equipment.
A typical commercial massage table has an easily cleaned, heavily padded surface, and a horseshoe-shaped head support that allows the client to breathe easily while lying face down and can be stationary or portable. This is cleaned between massages, keeping everything very hygienic. An orthopedic pillow or bolster can be used to correct body positioning. Sometimes, mats are used.
What a great experience I had with deep tissue massage. I continue to go frequently, but the greatest reward is that I am out of pain. I am no longer adding toxins to my body in the form of over the counter pills over and over again. I also have more energy than before, and this was a pleasant surprise to me.
Having had the massage, I felt great. Not only was I out of pain, but I felt I could think more clearly. Having researched general massage, I found out that this is not a figment of my imagination. When a massage is performed, the blood flow is better and this leads to overall well being from brain function to kidney/liver/elimination of waste. I found a local specialist. Check it out, find your local specialist.
Don't let chronic pain slow you down, and don't keep wasting money on the over the counter pain relief and have no relief! Do as I did. Treat yourself to a deep tissue massage. You will never regret the decision to go and have one. Increase in energy, improved brain power, and most of all, no pain.
