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[sodraguy]

Hi,

 

I wonder what is the best type of massage/specialist when we are looking to relax our body & gain in flexibility ? What is your favorite ?

 

I am fully aware that my question is really broad, but I am really lost between thai massages, chinese massages, chiropractor, osteopath etc.

 

Even so the most important parameter is the person performing the massage, I guess some specialists  and/or kind of massage are usually better by definition than others.

 

Soderguy

[sodraguy]

Hi,

 

No one have a clue ?

 

Soderguy

[aconita]

Tuina is great but as you already stated whom performs the massages is more important than the kind of it.

 

Anyway tuina isn't an ordinary massage, it is a traditional Chinese medicine practice, only a properly trained doctor should perform it, therefore quality should be kind of guaranteed.

 

Unfortunately here in west there many so called acupuncturists or such that aren't nearly competent enough, most just follow a couple of weekends courses leading to a piece of paper that means nothing.

 

Proper training in TCM takes years in university settings, if you have access to a proven tuina specialist definitely go for it but ask for credentials first.    

[sodraguy]

Thanks Aconica, I am going to try one in Stockholm ! I keep you updated about the result

[sodraguy]

Hi,

 

So I try tui-na massage yesterday but I am not a big fan. The one I received was to light in my opinion.

 

I guess I should try something like thai massage or yoga massage if I want something that involve long deep tissues and stretching.

[Oakman]

Not to sound trite, but a "Swedish" massage is always my favorite to try, and esp. with a new person Why?  It's basic and lets you judge their overall skill. As has been mentioned, it's not the message, it's something unique and personal that provides the magic in a massage. I've tried many, but found only a few people have the gift of therapeutic touch.  Similar to finding a soul mate, one needs to try many until the person who is "the real deal" crosses your path. Any massage from them will be better than your favorite from the others. 

[Benko]

If you want to gain flexibility Thai massage is what you want.  You need to make sure you get someone good as this kind of massage can injure you if they are not good/careful.  Also be aware e.g. they use their elbow on your back and this will not be comfortable.

 

Why not just get relaxing massage, and do yoga/stretching to gain flexibility?

 

 

Edited by Benko, 11 July 2017 - 02:54 PM.

[Junk Master]

IMO it really depends on what you are trying to accomplish.  For example, if I'm looking to increase blood flow and get rid of a little DOMS then a generic "sports" massage with a strong enough masseuse works.  But if I'm trying to increase range of flexibility or stimulate blood flow to injured areas I look more to g\Graston versus deep tissue massage.

 

Lately, I've been infatuated with studies showing positive results with electroaccupuncture v. traditional, most likely because as Aconita mentions, almost any yahoo can call themselves an accupuncturist.