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Josiah

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50 miles east of Cincinnati, OH
Human touch does not rank terribly high in the pantheon of essential human needs, but for some time my life has been particularly devoid of all but the most perfunctory parting hug. Two months ago I decided to remedy this and using the yellow pages located the office of a nearby massage therapist and made an appointment. I now get a weekly half hour back massage from a pretty young woman of very slight stature but remarkably strong hands. As per my request we don't talk and I instead focus on the feeling of her hands on my back. I leave feeling very much the richer for the experience and sooooo relaxed.
 

Josiah, I had massage treatments several times in the past. It is great to relieve stress
and relax tight neck and back muscles.
It was recommended by my doctor as one type of migraine therapy and it did help along
with medication. I felt very pampered. :)
 
I think human touch does rank highly in the pantheon of essential human needs. Starting in infancy,if not held and cuddled,infants will not thrive. I don`t think this need ever disappears. Good for you for finding a way to have human touch in your life!
 

I don't think people place all that much importance on touch.... that is until they are devoid of it... It's VERY important... Babies that are denied touch do not develop normally.. The need for touch continues our entire life.
 
When I went to acupuncture (for headaches and I swear it helped) I would receive a short massage also. I really liked it. I have such body issues though, that I'm afraid to go someplace for a full massage. I felt very comfortable at the acupuncture office but the practitioner sold the business so it's not the same people.
 
Have only had a massage once and I just didn`t care for it. Hubby and I went for mud baths and massages and neither of us like either. Mud bath felt suffocating to me and the massage felt way too "rough". My mom and dad used to go to the same place,many years ago (early 60s) and loved it. My mom had bursitis and my dad had neck and back issues from a car accident. They always said it made them feel better but maybe the massages were gentler? I just know that it didn`t feel relaxing at all.
 
I can count the amount of massages I've had on one hand, a couple of one hour full body and a couple of back and neck only. I love to get them, they definitely are relaxing, although on the back and neck ones, there was some initial soreness, but in a good way. They are so expensive though!
 
Massages and masseuses come in all varieties. Some too rough, some gentle, and in between. I've had some that were better than either sex or chocolate!
 
My wife goes to a day spa and she comes away in a better mood, so I am all for it. (lol)
 
A deep tissue massage can actually hurt and make you uncomfortable and not really aid relaxation and if this is your first massage experience it can turn you off on getting future massages. There are a number of techniques that Massage Therapists know and use and you should discuss ahead of time with the therapist what kind of massage you want and enjoy. The deep tissue massage hurts because of the knots that the therapist feels and attempts to loosen and smooth. Swedish, Shiatsu, hot stone. reflexology. Thai.are all available. You will typically feel great a few hours after the deep tissue massage, but at the time of the massage it may hurt a bit.
 
I found you, Josiah. I couldn't agree with you more about human touch. I think it is essential and is also sorely missing in my life. Your idea of a massage is a good one and I'm going to look into that.
 
Lon said:
A deep tissue massage can actually hurt and make you uncomfortable and not really aid relaxation and if this is your first massage experience it can turn you off on getting future massages. There are a number of techniques that Massage Therapists know and use and you should discuss ahead of time with the therapist what kind of massage you want and enjoy. The deep tissue massage hurts because of the knots that the therapist feels and attempts to loosen and smooth. Swedish, Shiatsu, hot stone. reflexology. Thai.are all available. You will typically feel great a few hours after the deep tissue massage, but at the time of the massage it may hurt a bit.
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Good to know,Lon. I probably should have discussed it with her first-but then,having never had a massage before,I didn`t really know that I wouldn`t like it. Maybe I should give it another try. I`ll for sure pass on the mud bath this time though.....
 
dancingqueen said:
I found you, Josiah. I couldn't agree with you more about human touch. I think it is essential and is also sorely missing in my life. Your idea of a massage is a good one and I'm going to look into that.
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Welcome to Senior Forums Carol, you should consider posting to the Introductions Forum by way of introducing yourself. I'm really glad you chose to join.
 
If I had the funds, I would get one everyday twice a day. I've had a few different types and it does matter the who, how and often purpose it's administered as to the outcome as can be a great experience, very beneficial in many ways or injurious if not done appropriately for some especially if there are conditions that require special care where pressure is applied to avoid exacerbating the situation.

It's been a while since I had a great one, I think that's going on my must get list for the, very, near future.
 
I love massages too and have had many over the years, including acupuncture pressure point which didn't hurt at the time. If you are stiff and tense and have a lot of knots in your muscles you might be very sensitive and it could hurt. There's a school of massage here in my city called Sutherlan-Chan Clinic which offers at least 12 different types, including Swedish, Cranial and Acupuncture and have reduced rates if done by a student. It's well worth the money and extremely beneficial from a therapeutic as well as feel good relaxation perspective.
 
Carol,
Scroll to the top of the page on left side and click "Forums", the third item on the resulting list of Forums is Introductions click the word "Introductions". In the upper left corner of the resulting page is a blue button titled "Post New Thread" click it. Now you have a page to enter your post. Put something in Title and then write whatever you want in the big space below. When you're done scroll down and click "submit new thread. That should do it. Any other problems just reply to this thread. Good Luck.
 
dancingqueen said:
I must be dumb about forums, Josiah, I can't figure out how to post in introductions. Is the avatar the picture you choose to post of yourself?
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Hi Carol, welcome to the forum! :welcome: Click on this link to see how to post a new thread in "Introductions". https://www.seniorforums.com/showthread.php/323-How-to-start-a-new-topic

Also, on the forum's main home page, you will see a section "Forum Support and Suggestions", there you will find information about avatars and other forum features and usage. If you have any questions, you can also post them there. :)
 

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