Sports Massage?

John Smith said:

When I go in for my massage they're going to ask me what kind I want.

I've got aches and pains from aging and deconditioning.

I'm not so much interested in relaxing, my wife can give me the gentle touch (on a good day), but
I want my muscles worked.

I'm guessing that I want a sports massage from the descriptions I've seen. Does that sound right?

Not necessarily. I work at a day spa, and while some clients come in just for relaxation, many of
them have chronically tight muscles due to tension or overuse. We work on them all, giving them a
massage according to their needs. Even with the clients who say they have no particular area that
needs attention, we find tight muscles. Just tell the therapist what areas need worked on, let
him/her decide what `type' of massage to give you. If you like the work he/she does on you, go back
for regular appointments. If you didn't like it, keep searching.

sue

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Quoted message said:

When I go in for my massage they're going to ask me what kind I want.

I've got aches and pains from aging and deconditioning.

I'm not so much interested in relaxing, my wife can give me the gentle touch (on a good day), but
I want my muscles worked.

I'm guessing that I want a sports massage from the descriptions I've seen. Does that sound right?

Thanks, JS

Sounds like you might like deep tissue. Most therapists will work with what you request. When you
call, tell them right off the bat what you are looking for. Do you have any friends who currently
see or have in the past a therapist that they can recommend? If so, that is your best bet.

Tiffany

Aging and deconditioning example.

A serious runner stops running after an injury. The runner usually feels worst after some time
passes by because the muscles, tendons and ligaments may go in to what's called contracture or
shortening of the muscles and surrounding soft tissue. The ex athlete may need a therapist who will
do deep tissue, but deep tissue if done properly on contracture should not cause pain, it should
"hurt feel good" If the techniques hurt I would find someone else. Also you may want to get a
evaluation from a medical professional who believes in massage.

Best Regards,

JB

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Quoted message said:

When I go in for my massage they're going to ask me what kind I want.

I've got aches and pains from aging and deconditioning.

I'm not so much interested in relaxing, my wife can give me the gentle touch (on a good day), but
I want my muscles worked.

I'm guessing that I want a sports massage from the descriptions I've seen. Does that sound right?

Thanks, JS

Sounds like I fit your description.

Thanks

JB said:

Aging and deconditioning example.

A serious runner stops running after an injury. The runner usually feels worst after some time
passes by because the muscles, tendons and ligaments may go in to what's called contracture or
shortening of the muscles and surrounding soft tissue. The ex athlete may need a therapist who
will do deep tissue, but deep tissue if done properly on contracture should not cause pain, it
should "hurt feel good" If the techniques hurt I would find someone else. Also you may want to get
a evaluation from a medical professional who believes in massage.

Best Regards,

JB

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Quoted message said:

When I go in for my massage they're going to ask me what kind I want.

I've got aches and pains from aging and deconditioning.

I'm not so much interested in relaxing, my wife can give me the gentle touch (on a good day), but
I want my muscles worked.

I'm guessing that I want a sports massage from the descriptions I've seen. Does that sound right?

Thanks, JS