Deep Tissue Massage Technique?

Willie D

For Therapists especially:

Do you always start a massage with the client face down? I'm asking because I generally take a while to relax at the beginning of my treatment. Since my problem areas are my C4/C5 area and my lower back, I was wondering if it might be a better idea if the next time I go for a massage to begin on my back?

Oddly enough, by the time I am on my back I am generally so relaxed that I can fall asleep, even during a deep tissue treatment.

Thanks in advance.

Answer
I was a liscenced massage therapist, and I catered to the client, whatever made them feel comfortable. I would go to get a massage, and ask them to work on my problem spots only, and they still wouldn't do it. If your paying for it make sure you get what you want!! Be clear and tell them, and if they don't do it how you feel comfortable, go someplace else!! If they are doing massage right, and you are seeing a chiropractor, it should not take you long to get well. The chiropractor puts your back into place, and the muscle spasms pull it back out. You massage to break down the spasms so the back will eventually stay in place and your body will stop making the spasms. You body tries to maintain homosteasis, which means once it gets a certain way, it tends to want to stay that way. You just have to get it to want to stay relaxed. Any sore spots, if you push on it with your finger, at the top back of your neck where your skullbones are, you need to push with your finger and without lifting your finger move it in small circles. And any spots on your upper back you can reach yourself. It all hooks together. If your buttock muscles hurt when you push on them , you do the same thing, only using your 4 fingers together. If your not sore, afterwards, you will not heal. If you are sore afterwards, rub some olive oil on the sore spots. I would not ever let anyone use baby oil which is mineral oil on me to do a massage. And make sure to drink a lot of water after a massage. Find someone who instintively knows where it hurts and hits all the right spots, not everyone has this gift, but if you can find someone who does, you will be healed. I got everybody better that I worked on, and I worked on auto accident cases, but I lost that job cuz we got them better so fast, and we had no new people coming in!!! The chiropractor did do the right thing, tho, he went into doing some other natural therapies too to extend his business, and wanted to keep getting the people well even though he lost the return business.

What are good massage techniques for your horse?

GoBitless

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone knows any massage techniques for your horse to be calm and relaxed!.
I heard that you can hire someone to do that but that might be pricey and kinda a waist of money..

So can someone give me a video or type up a massage to help your horse be relaxed and happy! :)

Thanks!

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You have a gaited horse don't you? I stretch my horses legs and give them a massage and it helps them relax so much. My friend stretches her gaited horse's legs like every day and massages her shoulder's and it helps her move more smoothly and freely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qyqd7eqhIo&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz4PsvxCgH8
I like to start right at the whithers and take my thumb and finger and put them on the spine and push downward 4 times and them across where I just rubbed 4 times. I'll go along the whole spine as long as I can. This helps loosen the back and gets rid of any uncomfortable knots they might have.
Another massage that you can do that helps loosen a horses back is to take your knuckles and rub their midline under their stomach and just go along that with the right amount of pressure and they might grunt.
Also, another massage is to take the hair at the base of their tail bone and lean back. The horse should lean forward and you might hears so pops. This one not many horses like so... yeah...
Take your knuckles and rub into the crease in the middle of your neck can help a horse relax. Also, put your middle and pointer finger together do tiny circles along the horses body in the creases of the muscles in a good way to make a horse relax.
Useful Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM6Gk-0W6do&feature=BF&list=PLC28A102578CE6848&index=1
Here is one I really didn't know about:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6YfuCrNSGo&feature=BF&list=SP746A748528C7FA51&index=3

I always stretch my horses neck before I ride. I'll take a treat and bring it back towards their barrel on both sides as far as they can reach. Then I'll take it down towards their knees on both sides and have them reach back as far as they can on both sides. Then I'll take a treat between their legs and have them reach in between it. This helps loosen the neck and makes it not as crusty.

If you want some more info, just ask because I've got plenty more where that came from!

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What is the best massage technique ?

twix

Well there are all kinds of techniques like western and chinese, etc. I want to know your opinions on which one is more soothing and relaxes your muscles. Thank youu =]

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There are many massage techniques, and finding the best technique is usually a matter of personal preference. Common massage techniques include:

â¢Swedish: The most popular and well-known
â¢Deep Tissue: Goes into the deeper muscles that Swedish massage techniques cannot touch. May be a little intense and painful.
â¢Reiki: Energy work; the body is actually not touched. This technique requires training and is not something you can learn from a book.
â¢Acupressure/Acupuncture: An Eastern technique that involves stimulating acupuncture points to bring about change.
â¢Rolfing: Follows the philosophy that poor posture can bring about physical pain. Rolfing corrects the poor posture by working with the connective tissue surrounding muscles.
â¢Sports Massage: Sports massage is similar to Swedish and deep tissue massage techniques, only the emphasis is on preventing injury, promoting healing, relaxation and enhancing energy reserves.
â¢Craniosacral: Craniosacral involves using an extremely limited amounted of pressure on the skull and spinal column to reduce stress and correct any injuries.

If you get massages from a massage professional or you simply want to learn how to massage a loved one, you may be wondering where to learn the best massage techniques.

Shoulder massaging techniques?

Matthew

My frend wants me to massage her shoulders. I dont want to be weird or awkward or anything. Any good techniques?

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Massage, improves sleep, lowers blood pressure, and rids the body of toxins that it has picked up from pollution and other sources. Massage also improves circulation, relieves muscle spasms, tension and soreness. Massage therapy helps rid the body of excess lactic acid. Even after just one massage, you will feel more relaxed with a general sense of well being. You may notice a significant reduction in neck and shoulder pain, back aches and headaches. When we use our muscles regularly or with exercise, the body makes lactic acid. Excessive lactic acid build-up in the body causes muscle soreness/fatigue. However, these effects are only temporary if you only get a massage once or twice a year. Massage generally falls in the category of preventative medicine. Many clients wait until a problem is somewhat unbearable before they seek help

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