| If you have ever gotten a massage you very | | | | and you build up a good relationship with them. |
| well understand how you feel afterward. It brings | | | | A tip that may be helpful in promoting the effects |
| about a great sense of relaxation as well as | | | | of this great therapy; go in with an open mind and |
| improved muscle function. Whether you go for | | | | try to consciously relax. My first time, I was real |
| tight muscles, or directly after a workout the | | | | tense from being nervous but as I consciously |
| effects of it are understood. | | | | breathed and relaxed, I began to feel the benefits |
| Now the question is "what kind of massage should | | | | of having my muscles worked on. |
| I get"? Ideally you want to go a massage | | | | Some of the benefits of all types of this therapy; |
| therapist you know and trust much like finding a | | | | improved resistance to stress, greater well being, |
| good doctor. Find a massage therapist that will | | | | and lasting effects that allow you to relieve tense |
| work hard and cares about you, not just getting | | | | muscles. |
| payed. Of course there are many different types | | | | Many bodybuilders and athletes tout the effects |
| of massages to choice from such as: | | | | of getting their muscles worked on in this way. |
| 1. Swedish | | | | As I stated you have to find the type of muscle |
| 2. Hot stone | | | | healing program that works for you. |
| 3. Deep tissue | | | | Swedish therapy is very gentle. This could be |
| 4. shiatsu | | | | done for those that want to relax the mind. Hot |
| 5. Thai | | | | stone therapy is using hot stones on certain parts |
| 6. aromatherapy | | | | of the body to relieve muscle tension. Hot stone |
| Each form of massage has its own purpose and I | | | | is for those that want muscle tension relief but |
| would recommend you experience all of them. I | | | | want it done in a gentle way. |
| do understand that massage can get pricey. If | | | | Deep tissue can be a workout in and of itself. It |
| you can continue to go weekly to the same | | | | gets down deep in the muscles and is designed |
| massage therapist, I'm sure you will get a | | | | for injury recovery. Often individuals feel sore for |
| discount. You are providing them steady work | | | | a couple days, but it quickly subsides. |