Massage

(Therapeutic manipulation of the muscles and soft tissue)

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Massage is the manipulation of muscles and soft tissue of the body. There are many forms of massage, including deep tissue, trigger point, shiatsu and Swedish.

Advice

Rating
2
Pain
Pain is 3.3 of 10
Inconvenience
Inconvenience is 0.7 of 10

0 = not bad, 10 = bad

Be comfortable with the level of pressure the massage therapist uses: speak up if it is too much or too little.

Ask the therapist to focus on areas where you need more work.

There are many forms of massage and each massage therapist does things a little differently so try different types of massage and therapists to find the approach that works best for you.

 

Stories

Massage

I was stressed out from work and life. My muscles were extremely tight and I felt slow and vaguely sick a lot of the time. I scheduled a massage with a massage therapist who does deep tissue massage and structural integration work. Read More

Ken, male, 42, Massachusetts

Massage

I had a full body deep tissue massage to help combat muscle tightness and general stress. Read More

Melissa, female, 36, Massachusetts

Massage

I had tight hamstrings and so scheduled a 30-minute sports massage. Read More

Laura, female, 28, Masssachusetts

 

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