De-knotting massage?

[redsadie]

Hiya

Is there such a thing :lol:

I need de-knotting and relaxing but never had a massage before. I think I would want something so I'm able to get up and walk out of the salon after :lol:

Can anyone advise me as to what type of massage I would need and how much it would roughly cost (I'm in south hants, between fareham and portsmouth) and if there are any geeks in my neck of the woods who perform such treatments? (pm me if you like)

Not sure I posted this in the right section or if it should've been in consumer queries so apologies mods if I'm in the wrong place! :hug:

Thanks guys

Sarah. xx

 

[jcpark]

Sounds like you need a deep tissue / sports massage.

I don't know anyone in your area (but contact me if you ever come to Kingston), but would recommend you see a massage therapist rather than a beauty therapist who does massage (sorry, no offence to any beauty therapists who do massge).

 

[Exquisite Touch]

I would recommend a swedish body massage hun, picture the scene relaxing music, candles imagining your in that special place where there are no stresses and all your cares are gone.......

swedish massage can be quite deep but if its relaxing you want i would go with the swedish as it can sort out your knots and relax you at the same time. For your first experience anyway Sports/remedial could be a little too deep as you also want to relax.
hth
Debbie x

 

[selmarose]

I would recommend Swedish also. I have been getting massage for several years and deep tissue is good for some things but not as overall relaxing as Swedish. I sometimes feel bruised for while after deep tissue. I also recommend a massage therapist for this type of massage in the States but maybe training is different in Europe. I try to have a massage every month or two if I am working steady. A nice mental and physical holiday!
Enjoy!

 

[hippy-chick]

I would plump for a swedish massage also.
It has enough oomph in it to de-knot but with the pleasure factor in it too.

If you get a massage therapist who has trained in a few disciplines, then you might just get a bit of deep tissue thrown in too.

when I do a swedish massage, I check what my client's expectations are and then work accordingly, I will do some deep pressure if it warrants it but if the client has come for relaxation more than anything else I tend to go for a more rhythmic treatment with some hands-free techniques added.

As a rule of thumb, £25-35 per hour (s'cuse the pun!).

 

[Misslaura]

I would def say you need a deep tissue massage. My Fiance does this. I cant think what the technical term for the 'knots' is (due to a major headache and flu!) i think they are called leasions?

Where in the south are you?

 

[Martin Duffy]

'Knots' can be caused for a number of different reasons, but a good massage will help ease them. People will call their massage all sorts of different things, but ultimately a good massage therapist will have knowledge of a variety of modalities & be able to adapt their technique to what it is you are needing. I've had very deep aromatherapy massage with NMT & really naff light sports massage, so I would say what someone is calling themselves is no guarantee as to what you are going to get!

 

[jcpark]

People will call their massage all sorts of different things, but ultimately a good massage therapist will have knowledge of a variety of modalities & be able to adapt their technique to what it is you are needing. I've had very deep aromatherapy massage with NMT & really naff light sports massage, so I would say what someone is calling themselves is no guarantee as to what you are going to get!

Well put - I totally agree.

 

[ValencianNails]

Don't know how close you are to Southampton but Beautyguru (Gabi) and her hubby are in that area and offer massage, her hubby does Swedish and Sports massage... hth's a bit

http://www.salongeek.com/members/beautyguru.html

 

[joe90]

I would recommend you see a massage therapist rather than a beauty therapist who does massage


No offence taken but I was a beauty therapist (and still am) but practice swedish massage and other holistic therapies.

 

[jcpark]

No offence taken but I was a beauty therapist (and still am) but practice swedish massage and other holistic therapies.

ah... but then aren't you a beauty therapist as well as a massage therapist and holistic therapist

I knew some would take it the wrong way and it wasn't intended.

Actually, I think Martin Duffy hit the nail on the head. Find a good massage therapist who has experience and qualifications in a number of different massage disciplines and you should get a good massage

 

[joe90]

JC, I haven't taken it the wrong way at all as I said in my reply. However, as I did my beauty training first some years ago I still consider beauty to be my first love as it were.

All I was saying is that you can get a good massage from a beauty therapist.

 

[gillian w]

JC, I haven't taken it the wrong way at all as I said in my reply. However, as I did my beauty training first some years ago I still consider beauty to be my first love as it were.

All I was saying is that you can get a good massage from a beauty therapist.

Of course you can, goodness, a good swedish massage is one of the main parts of many beauty therapists training.

 

[HansMassage]

Knots are hyper activated motor points. [points in the muscle that start the action] They are usually hyper due to repetitive demand. Your work position and posture may be triggering this condition.
Yes there is such a thing as de-knoting massage. One lady in the bodywork group uses the business name Knoty Body Massage.
Look for someone that has trained in neuro muscular therapy or structural relief or similar advanced training. Some force the knots out which works but it is unnesseserly pain full that is why I use relief therapy which involves holding the position until the Knot is canceled.
Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP
Antalgic Posture Pain Specialist

 

[redsadie]

Thanks for all the replies guys

The main area of 'knotting' I have is around my shoulders and neck (quite common I think) and also my middle back area. My head feels like it needs a good going over too so Indian head massage might be a good one to have also?

Valencian Nails thanks for the recommendation for Beauty Guru I'll contact her as I live about 30 miles from Southampton (depending on which area in S'oton she is) and I may even book a Spa break at Grayshotts for me and my hubby's anniversary at the end of May. I have also been looking at New Park Manor Hotel in The New Forest which includes use of spa facilities, both look lovely (and expensive!) but I think we need it :hug:

Thanks guys :hug: