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Swedish or Deep tissue, what is right massage for me?
At my spa in Madison, Ms one of the most frequently asked questions I get asked is, “Swedish or Deep tissue; what is the difference?” Of course the simple answer is; how sore you want to be three days later. But it really is a little more complex than that. The great benefit of massage is gained through increased circulation. When the heart pumps it brings fresh blood and oxygen to the cells. The cells use the oxygen and fresh nutrients in the blood to repair and rebuild themselves and then they expel the stuff they haven’t used into the lymph system. In a perfect system the chemicals in the lymph system are expelled totally through excretion and sweat. We rarely live in a perfect world though and perfect bodies are even harder to come by. When you are athletic or put a sudden strain on your muscles sometimes chemicals triggered by adrenaline float in the lymph system and lactic acid may stay around the muscles. That is what makes them sore and achy. The lymph system follows the circulatory system and flushes itself each time it feels the heart pump. It doesn’t take a lot of pressure and discomfort to put pressure on the lymph system to make fluids drain off easier. Just rhythmic strokes are enough to assist the system. A good Swedish massage which uses long flowing strokes to move fluid from one area of the body to another is fine for most body types, and in fact is very beneficial. Deep tissue is a whole other animal. I think a lot of people request deep tissue because they feel like they are getting more for their money. At Earthly delights we do charge more for deep tissue because it is harder on the therapist’s joints and hands. Like professional athletes we have a limited career span and we have to use it wisely. Deep tissue goes beyond the superficial layer and should include specific pressure to the connection points and to the belly of the muscle. It can be a bit uncomfortable but should never be painful. This should be a hurts so good massage. Who should get deep tissue? Or when is it appropriate. Deep tissue was developed for athletes in order to get better performance from their bodies. So it should be used as a training aid in getting ready for an event, although I would never do a deep tissue any closer than 72 hours to a race or event. It is also wonderful for someone who is recovering from an injury. In a sense deep tissue executed well is like hard booting your computer and removing the strain or injury lock your body is in and restoring it to factory settings. Both styles are wonderful and both serve a specific purpose be sure you know what you want to accomplish with your body when you ask your therapist for each style. On average a healthy body needs a massage about once a month and when you are in sync and on a schedule strains and injuries are less likely to happen.
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