What is better for a bad back, swedish massage or thai massage?
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swedish massage might be better for lower back pain. It will relax the muscles in the area, allow improved circulation, and release tension. \n\nUltimately, you might want to do some form of yoga also, to complement the work of the massage, and improve the flexibility and strength of the muscles in the area.
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If you like to try reflexology, this is a good time/place to try. Go across the covered overhead bridge and get into Roxy Square II (you have to go through Roxy Square 1). It's on the 2nd level - called Ichiban. It's done \nby a partially blind team. It's really good. Ask for the foot and head and shoulders massage ($30). Or you can try a foot reflexology massage at People's Park Centre in Chinatown. Most of the shops are on the 3rd floor. My regular "physician" there is Acupuncture and Chinese Medical Services at #03-66. They charge about $20 for 45 minutes of foot, hand and shoulders massage. They speak good English too.
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I am also a massage therapist.  i have found that if you get clients who keep fit then they prefer a deep tissue massage.  The hot stone massage does not seem popular where i am based.  I have a few clients that come for relaxation, but others that come for treatments for ailments.  My most popular treatments other that relaxation are deep tissue massage, crystal therapy massage, and refexology.
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Petrissage (from the French petrir, 'to knead') is one of the five basic strokes of a Swedish massage. It is performed with kneading movement with the whole palm or finger tips, wringing, skin rolling, compress and lifting. Petrissage is usually applied vertically to the muscle tissue.\n\nThe benefits include the warming of tissue for deeper work, increase circulation, increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to muscle, softens superficial fascia, decreases muscle tension, and restoring mobility by decreasing adhesion.
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Only heard of full body massage.. :)
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Massage is good for relieving stress if you find the right kind of you. \nOne of the most popular massages is Swedish massage. Light to medium pressure is applied with long, soothing strokes. Sometimes stress can cause muscle pain. Deep tissue massage can be tailored to the person's need. Aromatherapy massage makes use of the therapeutic effect of essential oil combined with a relaxing massage. Warm stone massage has become very popular in the past few years. Reflexology is a special form of foot massage.\nIt may take a few trials to find the right kind of massage for you. Once you find it, it can help maintain good physical health and stress reduction.
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Yes.  The expectation would vary depending on where you were getting the massage.  If you are at a legitmate clinic with licensed therapists - in medical atmosphere, you wouldn't have the same expectations as you would if you are at Palm Tree Asian Spa - where the therapists are attractive Asian women dressed seductively (or slutty).  Try both and compare.  Just because you go into an Asian Spa, that does not mean you have to participate in some of the extra activity that goes on.  Just going in for the regular services can be very interesting..not to mention relaxing.
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I have bad lower back pain, too.  A chiropractor is the best treatment for that, if you have time to go.  I take advil every four hours and that helps and resting on a heating pad.  My doctor also says to put a pillow under my legs when I'm laying down.  There are exercises to do but you would have to go for physical therapy to learn the best way to do them.  Years ago my doctor referred me to "Back School".  It's only a temporary help.  A chiropractor has a massaging machine that massages your back with heat.  It's great.
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a wet thai massage! r u ready?! :)
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I go for the all over effect for the full accomplishment of relaxing. A whole body massage. You can't beat that.  Try it sometime.
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masseuse.  i am doing pretty good with the others and don't mind too much.  But i get stressed.  A massage everyday would be nice.\n\nhome improvement people.
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Have you ever tried massage therapy? I know you might feel exhausted all the time, and at times you might not feel like doing a thing, but some light exercise might help keep you going, something that wont make you feel worse. Massage therapy is recommended to relax the patient, decrease muscle tone (spasm), prevent joint stiffness, help you with range of motion. Is good just to go for 1/2 hr treatment at least twice a week, you don't want to get more tired that you need to.\nYou might want to find maybe a school of massage therapy around you and up in the clinic of the school the prices are very inexpensive, compare to the spa outside.\nHope it works and hope you feel better\nGood health :)
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www.massagefree.com\nwww.aboutmassage.com/techniques.htm \nwww.massagetherapy101.com\n\nA good massage consists of two major issues. one is to know about tissues and muscles and other is to connect to the person you are massaging. The hands of a massuer had to connect to the body being massaged. You dont need to be an expert just feel the body signals and do not exert too much force or pressure. Go with your senses
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If massage helps, the pain could indeed be muscular.  But be aware that hypertension leads to heart disease, and the heart has many ways of warning you.  Usually it is a central chest pain that indicates heart problems, but left sided neck/shoulder pain can also mean heart trouble. I'd have the person be checked out by a doctor to make sure heart is ok.  Good luck!
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Try a complementary therapy. Aromatherapy- you get a massage and some sweet smelling herbs/plants which aim to help you i.e lavander rubbed into your back or whole body.
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hah. wow. well go to a resort they'll massage your legs and back. ok? i'm a surfer so i dont do that.
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Depending on the case scenero,, you might consider getting a deep tissue massage.. \n\nThis is not like your normal Swedish massage youll find at most spa's but it specializes in deep tissue work,, request the therapist to work the entire back.. Alot of times we have tight muscles in one area of the body and the pain will be in the another area of the body. Reason being? THe body will compensate because of an issue else where to take the tension off it it.. Thus you need to work the entire area to elevate any and all issues associated with said region of the body..  Also ask the therapist to work your glute's your legs,, \n\nWhat is deep tissue massage? Deep Tissue Massage is a massage technique that focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fiber's of the muscles, tendons and fascia. \n\nDeep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct deep pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles not with the grain. Deep tissue massage helps to break up and eliminate scar tissue. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on more specific areas and may cause some soreness during or right after the massage. However, if the massage is done correctly you should feel better than ever within a day or two.\n\nWhen muscles are stressed, they block oxygen and nutrients, leading to inflammation that builds up toxins in the muscle tissue. A deep-tissue massage helps loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. Because many toxins are released, it's important to drink plenty of water after a deep-tissue session to help eliminate these toxins from the body. \n\nGood Luck, and I also suggest Naturalhealers.com