After a long hard day at work, there is nothing so relaxing as getting a nice massage. Aside from a delicious dinner, having the hands of an expert therapist work over one's body is often all that is needed to ease away the day's tensions. The stresses of the day just seem to quickly evaporate as each muscle is lovingly manipulated through the various caresses, combined pressure and slight friction. Often times those who work in fields relating to construction will specially request a Deep Tissue Massage.
While women are usually averse to the idea, high pressure chopping action is usually the first choice for men, especially those who are leaning towards body sculpture or at the very least, going to the gym on a regular basis. For busy working women, soft massage will do and more often than not, this is done at the local spa. Surely, the champion of the species when it comes to multitasking also deserves a reward for working hard for their money. While some women are open to the idea of a masseur, most of them prefer to be worked on by their favorite aesthetician. However, they are just as likely to stretch the boundary a bit by having a manicure or pedicure while the masseuse is busy with their bodies.
Men are often more comfortable with deep tissue massage because they have skin that is much thicker. This means that they are less sensitive to the friction and often need more than just the hands, but can benefit from the use of forearms, elbows and even knuckles being involved in the massage process. Maybe because massage has been so widespread throughout Japanese and Chinese cultures, but many men who have experienced massages have learned to be more trusting of the capabilities of masseuses from these nationalities and will accept that they will administer the hard massage when needed. Certainly these experts with a background in martial arts such as Ninja training, Kung Fu and Tai chi will be much more suited to the job.
It is incorrect to assume that this tactile form of muscle manipulation for therapy originated in the East alone. Ancient Egyptian and Greek histories are rich with examples of deep tissue massage used in recreation of this type, or even as a wonderful fountain of youth for which Cleopatra would surely be a top endorser. However, in today's time, it is certainly much better to get a massage that is substandard than to not get one at all. In fact, there are some marriages that last in part due to a healthy exchange of massage. Some of these couples even consider it to be better than chocolate or sex ad would gladly give up either of these just to get a wonderful back massage.
Hard or soft, that is the question as far as a massage session goes. Also, add to the conundrum this trilogy of options: baby powder, lotion, or baby oil. Although coconut oil makes a great alternative due to its alkaline or anti-acid effects on the skin, the strong sweet scent of this concoction can turn off massage seekers.
Shiatsu massage is another form of massage that can be very effective, but those who seek this type of therapy should either skip their dinner, or wait until several hours after eating to receive their massage. Also, people who have skin problems should refrain from this form of massage as it may worsen their condition. This is also true of anyone who has heart problems or who is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer or other medical problems.
While deep tissue massage provides an effective means of relieving sore muscles as a result of overstretched ligaments and tendons, but this specialized and heightened application of pressure may not be good for other conditions. There is a fine line between a muscle that is tight and in need of some therapy through massage and very sensitive nerve endings. Therefore, it is usually a good idea to speak with one's doctor before undergoing this type of therapy if the individual is afflicted with some kind of serious ailment.
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