There’s nothing quite like pampering yourself with a massage
Chances are you’ve had one or more before. Maybe you were gifted a free one from a friend or family member. Maybe a massage was recommended by your doctor to take away say, that chronic ache in your lower back. Or maybe you need to schedule one just to unwind. But before you go booking one, consider what your body needs What is it telling you? Do you have a specific area that needs attention or do you feel tight all over? How much pressure are you comfortable with? The answer will determine what type of massage you should get. Getting the right one—the one your body needs and may be calling for—is the key to achieving the ultimate relaxation experience for you. DEEP TISSUE Have a specific area or muscle that’s achey? Prefer a more rigorous massage? How about an old sports injury that flares up from time to time? A deep tissue massage can be just the ticket. With this type of massage, it’s all about breaking down the fascia, the connective web of tissues that surround, support and penetrate not only the muscles, but the bones, organs and nerves. Using the client’s tolerance level as a guide, therapists use their fingers, thumbs, fists and forearms to penetrate down to the deepest layers of muscle and tissue. According to livestrong.com “Deep tissue work creates micro-tears in the fascia, which fill with elastin and collagen in about three days, creating muscles that are more flexible, supple and have greater range of motion.” Book a restorative deep tissue massage with Cari here. SWEDISH MASSAGE Feeling generally stiff everywhere? Looking to escape the overall stresses of life? Then Swedish massage may be the best bet for you. This type of massage focuses on working the connective tissues of the body. It incorporates specific massage movements, including rubbing; sliding or kneading; and vibration. In addition, it includes stretching and bending of the joints by the massage therapist. Common offshoots of Swedish massage include hydrotherapy and body wraps, and spa treatments such as aromatherapy. But it’s more than just about what’s going on at the skin level. “Swedish massage increases the circulation of blood and lymph,” says livestrong.com, “which has the result of cleaning and nourishing soft tissues--the skin and muscle.” According to medical massage therapist Cheryl Fetterly, Swedish massage is “generally an all-over relaxation massage, done to soothe and leave the client calm. It’s the one massage appropriate for all walks of life. Pretty much everyone can benefit from it and it’s great for resetting your clock.” Need to reset your clock? Book a Swedish massage here. Pregnant? Cari also performs prenatal massage! Book an appointment here. Whichever massage you choose, benefits abound. “I enjoy taking my clients on a journey,” East Main’s massage therapist Cari says. “One that will alleviate stress, reduce pain and enhance energy and immunity.”
663 Comments
12/4/2019 08:46:55 pm
My cousin is thinking about getting some massage therapy so that she can ease some of the pain in her back from sitting in a chair all day. Getting a professional to help her could be really nice and allow her to get rid of her pain faster. I'll be sure to tell her that she should get a deep tissue massage because it breaks down the fascia and allow for it to be replaced with elastin and can help her be more flexible.
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9/6/2021 07:38:47 pm
You’re that “Nothing” when people ask me what I’m thinking about.
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9/18/2021 12:08:59 am
Informative article but you miss massage chair that is important.
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10/20/2021 07:52:59 pm
I like your spa tips. I need to relax. I'll have to go to the spa.
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Thanks for pointing out that the clients' tolerance level is going to be the guide of the massage therapist. I guess I need to inform you that it will be my first time to try one once I found a facility that I can trust. I just think that I might need it now that my back starting to hurt these past few weeks.
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