Posted by IsoM on January 16, 2003, at 12:21:55
In reply to Deep Muscle Massage for Depression??, posted by jay on January 16, 2003, at 5:41:57
I used to have massage regularly (from a reputable licenced massage therapist) for old injuries around the shoulders, neck, & upper back. My therapist was frustrated with my muscles' ability to return to their old tightened positions in a matter of hours. I have tried other therapists too & they found the same thing.
For me, I find a good massage on those same areas by one of my sons (I used to do their backs a lot & they don't mind) works much better. I don't need to drive home from therapy & have the muscles tighten - I'm already at home. And I feel more comfortable with my own sons. They seem to know exactly what spots hurt & are tight as they have similar tight muscles in the same areas - maybe there's a genetic similarity in our structure?
And over all, I found stretching, exercise, & work that involves using those muscles with other groups to be far more effective. At least for me, not using my body makes me more tense & stiff. Everything goes downhill from there.
I really do wish massage would do more but this is my experience.
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