Thursday, August 14, 2014

What Should You Get? A Relaxation or Therapeutic Massage?

In the massage world, there is probably something you are not aware of and that is… relaxation massage and therapeutic massage are actually different to a certain extent. It is important that you are well-informed about what you need depending on your body’s physical condition.

What is relaxation massage? Common sense will tell you that this is a massage aimed for your body’s total relaxation. This means everything from the cotton robes, the massage bed to the ambiance just shouts “relax.” Your common sense got this right.


So, what about therapeutic massage? Isn’t it for relaxation too? This massage does relax the body, but it is not its ultimate goal. Rather, the aim of this massage is to guide the body to healing and detoxification. Therapists have a deep understanding of the human physical body and know how the body works. Thus, after a session, the body’s physical condition is improved.

Nowadays, most people won’t know the difference and most people will simply go for the relaxation massage because… they want to feel relaxed. However, people who are looking to ease their muscle tension or aching bodies shouldn’t go for a relaxation massage.

Therapeutic massage is common in active people, like athletes or those who regularly exercise. Their muscles grew tired and they need a massage that will actually dip deep into their trigger points to relieve the pressure of the muscles. Further, it works on deep muscle tissue and soft tissue. This is something a relaxation massage can’t do.

In addition, therapeutic massage restores homeostasis of the body, meaning, it helps the body regain its natural balance to promote self-healing. This is the first step to healing strains, stress and recovering from muscle injuries.

The next time you visit a massage center, think of these two different massages and know what you need. It will be a shame when you’re paying for a relaxation massage when your body really needs the therapeutic one.

Picking between the two is actually simple. If you just want to get pampered and feel relaxed, go for relaxation massage. Now if you’re experiencing muscle tension, aches and pains, go for therapeutic.
Nevertheless, the secret to getting the body relaxed is to go to a reputable massage center that only employs qualified and certified massage therapists. This way, you can make sure that the therapists know how to work your body the way you want them to.

Massage Envy Lutz
17673 North Dale Mabry Highway Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 868-5400
http://www.massageenvy.com/clinics/FL/Lutz.aspx

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