Comments on: Pro Massage: Overrated

By: jujitsu-judo-karate-grandmaster

jujitsu-judo-karate-grandmaster — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:58:27 +0000

Sadly the massage industry is as badly regulated as the martial arts industry, anyone can call themselves anything.
The problem is you might end up with an injury if your practitioner is unskilled.
I have had both extremes in massage therapy, one time I actually had to tell the woman to stop what she was doing and explain that you should never overextend certain parts of the anatomy.
Be careful people.

By: wdegraw

wdegraw — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:53:40 +0000

Plus, there’s a huge difference from the kind of massage you’re going to get at a resort – when they know you’re not going to be a regular – and from a spa with a gift certificate from your spouse – where they know you’re only there because you got a gift certificate.

It takes a while to find a good masseuse, and it helps to really need one – like if you’re there to address a particular issue or muscle pull or whatnot.

If you’re ever in Denver, I’ll introduce you to Olga.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:51:28 +0000

I agree with Alex. Sounds like a deep tissue massage. They hurt, but I feel better the next day. The biggest thing I’ve found is to hydrate the hell out of myself the entire day after a massage. Seems to help a lot.

By: David

David — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:32:32 +0000

Wait. Nobody is going to make a single “happy ending” joke.

I understand that this is not the old blog page anymore, but what has this forum become?

And, seriously, any time someone is being paid to touch you, tell them when they are hurting you. It may be that you will seem “unsophisticated” for doing so, but too bad.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:56:50 +0000

Cabo! I highly recommend it.

By: Green

Green — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:50:23 +0000

I had my first massage this summer when I was in LA. Did you get bruises the next day? It turns out, it’s TOTALLY okay to talk to the person and tell them when something’s hurting, or feels good and you want more of that (I felt like I was supposed to be quiet).

My brother and his girlfriend are getting married in Puerta Vallarta – can I ask where in Mexico you went?

By: Alex in NYC

Alex in NYC — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:06:12 +0000

Sounds like you opted for a deep tissue massage, which aren’t usually all that pleasant. The key to a good massage: communication. If something doesn’t feel good, let them know.

And Gen. Tso is the man, yes. Up yours, Col. Sanders.

By: Historical Wit

Historical Wit — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:14:25 +0000

I stopped eating chicken and damn if I don’t miss me some General Tso. And wings.

Dude I have to agree on that massage thing. My wife got me one like 3 years ago for my birthday. I popped a xanex, drank 2 martini’s and walked over to the massage place. I hurt for 2 days. I was really thankful for the drugs I was on at the time, I think that made the whole process bearable.