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Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:59 am |
How is a deep tissue massage different from a regular massage -- is it just the amount of pressure or is it more of a therapeutic massage? A friend told me that it is quite painful -- is that right? |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:00 am |
I think it's more of a therapeutic technique, good for sports aches etc. |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:22 am |
dealated wrote: |
http://www.mamashealth.com/massage/dtissue.asp |
Thank you for that link, dealated. It's a great explanation. |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:38 pm |
it is glorious. do it. |
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:44 am |
I had a deep tissue massage once from an old thai woman who works mostly with thai boxers.
Now I've been told more than once that I have a high pain tolerance, but it sure hurt....a lot...and I mean a LOT! |
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:24 am |
waffle wrote: |
it is glorious. do it. |
You didn't find it at all painful? |
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:26 am |
appletini wrote: |
I had a deep tissue massage once from an old thai woman who works mostly with thai boxers.
Now I've been told more than once that I have a high pain tolerance, but it sure hurt....a lot...and I mean a LOT! |
Were you sore afterwards too? I could take the pain during the massage, but if I was sore after, it would kind of defeat the purpose. |
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:11 pm |
Spas ususally offer two types of massage: 1. a deep tissue massage (sometimes called therapeutic) or 2. a holistic/relaxation massage. In my opinion both types of massages are therapeutic but in different ways.
A deep tissue massage is recommended for people who really want someone to work on their muscles, tension, knots, cramping/tightness etc. It is also recommended for localized massages, ie in one specific area. The pressure depends on your own preference really, but it is definitely not a light handed massage. It really works at the muscles so it can be painful for some. (I'm one of those people.) I bruise really easily and am very sensistive, so I always opt for a holisitic massage. This type is excellent for releasing stress and tension and works on the body as a whole - body, mind and spirit. The concept is to release tension and stress through deep relaxation, hence the strokes are fluid and long and the touch is much lighter. These massages usually incorporate essential oils and/or herbal ayurvedic oils to enhance the massage and your state of mind. I love these types of massages because they really help me relax and I just feel my knots loosen and my body destress soon after the massage begins. For me the deep tissue massage causes more stress because as soon as the therapist begins to work on a tight spot and begins to apply deep pressure I begin to tense up and cringe, and just cause more knots to occur. LOL So it totally defeats the purpose for me. When I was a practicing therapist I provided holistic massages but occasionally I would get clients who loved deep pressure and no matter how deep into the muscle I worked they could barely feel it. Freaks. LOL
So it really all comes down to your preference. If you like someone working deep into your muscles get a deep tissue massage, but if the thought of someone wringing your muscles causes you to just tighten up and cringe than a holistic massage is the way to go. |
_________________ Global Butterfly & Certified Aromatherapist/Holisitc Therapist with a passion for travel and natural health. |
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:01 pm |
I recently tried out a new spa and I signed up for a holistic massage. I forgot to mention that I wanted a female therapist and I ended up with a guy. I mentioned my chronic shoulder pain that has stumped several docs and asked him to pay extra attention to it. He really dug into my shoulder and continued with that pressure for the rest of the massage. It hurt. Bad. I tensed up pretty good but I didn't tell him to ease up because it felt like it was really going to work some muscles out. If that wasn't a deep tissue massage then I can't imagine what a deep tissue would be like! I was pretty sore for a few days but after that subsided my shoulder and the rest of me felt real good. And I swear it made my butt and thighs look soooo smooth!! That alone was worth the discomfort! I couldn't stop looking in the mirror. So, I will definately go back and do it again. |
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Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:01 am |
When I was a sophomore in college (when I was a "full-time" athlete) a series of massage therapy sessions that mostly involved deep tissue massage saved me. It was a miracle for my back which was chronically painful and full of spasms. It was difficult to endure during the massage and the next day I felt bruised all over my back; but, the next day after that I was SO MUCH more relaxed and after about 7-8 visits I was nearly pain free. Deep tissue was a miracle for me. I definitely recommend it! |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:05 am |
When I was a sophomore in college (when I was a "full-time" athlete) a series of massage therapy sessions that mostly involved deep tissue massage saved me. It was a miracle for my back which was chronically painful and full of spasms. It was difficult to endure during the massage and the next day I felt bruised all over my back; but, the next day after that I was SO MUCH more relaxed and after about 7-8 visits I was nearly pain free. Deep tissue was a miracle for me. I definitely recommend it! |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Thu Dec 28, 2006 3:07 am |
When I was a sophomore in college (when I was a "full-time" athlete) a series of massage therapy sessions that mostly involved deep tissue massage saved me. It was a miracle for my back which was chronically painful and full of spasms. It was difficult to endure during the massage and the next day I felt bruised all over my back; but, the next day after that I was SO MUCH more relaxed and after about 7-8 visits I was nearly pain free. Deep tissue was a miracle for me. I definitely recommend it! |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Thu Dec 28, 2006 4:30 pm |
I love deep tissue massage! When the therapist asks me what kind of pressure I want him/her to use, I always say "It'll be tough to hurt me and I like to feel bruised the next day." Those kind of massages are the only ones that really work through the spasms & knots in my back, shoulders and neck.
For those of you who prefer the more holistic massages, you really need to try one of those hot stone massages. I had one on a cruise I was on in November & it was just heavenly! It definitely didn'work out the kinks, but was totally relaxing in a different way.
Cathy |
_________________ 50, oily & not a lot of wrinkles (yet), melasma and hormonal acne cysts & breakouts |
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Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:09 pm |
I've been wanting to try a hot stone massage; they sound wonderful. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:57 am |
i get deep tissue massage at physio. its great if you exercise a lot or have any stiffness anywhere. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:36 pm |
When I was a sophomore in college (when I was a "full-time" athlete) a series of massage therapy sessions that mostly involved deep tissue massage saved me. It was a miracle for my back which was chronically painful and full of spasms. It was difficult to endure during the massage and the next day I felt bruised all over my back; but, the next day after that I was SO MUCH more relaxed and after about 7-8 visits I was nearly pain free. Deep tissue was a miracle for me. I definitely recommend it! |
_________________ early-mid 30s || oily-combination, sensitive & acne-prone skin || mild breakouts (Aczone helps a lot) || occasional eczema rashes || fine lines around eyes || very dark under eye cirlces- concealer a must || very fair neutral-warm complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:24 pm |
I have a question about muscle knots. I've heard its made of lactic acid , calcium deposits and toxins. I've also heard it could be scar tissue. Are any of this true? |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:50 pm |
angelina wrote: |
I have a question about muscle knots. I've heard its made of lactic acid , calcium deposits and toxins. I've also heard it could be scar tissue. Are any of this true? |
I've had shoulder pain that I've been seeking treatment for for the last three years. This is what I've been told by a few docs...Scar tissue and muscle knots are two different things. Muscle knots can't turn into scar tissue. Scar tissue is caused by an actual injury to the muscle. Scar tissue can worked out by like a knot to an extend but it will probably never actually go away completely. My current doc and physical therapist "think" that the two show up differently on an MRI. Although, whoever read my MRI failed to note what the large lump in my shoulder is. My doc said that they note it if it is cancer so at least it's not that. I'm trying to have the MRI reread to see if they can tell if the lump is just a stubborn muscle knot or if it's scar tissue. Again, this is just what I've been told by a few docs. Hopefully someone can chime in to confirm this or tell me I've been fed a line of BS. |
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