Massage Therapy?

[Bada Bing]

I try to go once a month for deep tissue, I just started going to this chiro around my way. He is great and works with my insurance. I go for an adjustment then get a deep tissue. I use my HSA card he charges me 10 for the adjustment and always has a groupon for 40 deep tissue one hour. Cant beat it!!

 

[robv1969]

I will strongly advocate sport medicine deep tissue massage for a target area to break down scar tissue increase circulation etc. But massages in general HELL no... ive a couple in my many years and just make things worse... i get the crap about knots and build up toxins etc and releasing them and flushing out is good for system etc but regardless of all the water or apple cider vinegar after once i flushed and feeling "loose" i feel broken and like dogshit... i accept the fact that the knots my body has acquired also keep everything held together nicely.. if i want the mobilty ill just stretch and am good to go after.. ill leave the knots where they are and so long as dont bother me then i wont bother them lol

Thanks brother for your input...Several others have mentioned that it helps with scar tissue, so I will look for a reputable place that offers sport medicine deep tissue. I have always wondered if a build up of scar tissue affects circulation.

 

[robv1969]

I would look in to MFR (myo-fascial release) therapy. It actually re-aligns fascial tissue that is out of place and can cause muscles, joints and connective tissue to be mis-aligned and pull other areas out of place while causing pain as a result. Look it up and give it a try.

That's a new one bro, have never heard of MFR, but will look into it.

 

[mffdvr]

I go once a month for an hour. It's great for relieving stress.

 

[Gaintrain]

I try to go when I need strains worked out!

 

[kaizoku]

Not big on massages but Rolfing helped me recover from some old injuries amazingly. Painful? Yes. But it works.

 

[Dasinc]

It helps me. I have two herniated discs in my thoracic. It helps when I have flare ups. I think the older you get the better they are to relieve stress and tension. Very relaxing.