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by Galeanda on October 8th, 2009
I've gotten massage therapies for many years, for all sorts of reasons. For 3-4 years, it was one of the things that kept me ahead of my back pain and able to face each day. I've relieved headaches and sinus pressure with it, It's helped depression and anxieties, lots of things.
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Very true Galeanda..yet many still don't realise the benefits..I'm qualified in several types myself including sports injuries and I know which I'd choice between that and tablets :D
by CT on October 9th, 2009
Trying to help me is the main reason my husband learned how to do massage and I know that those back spasms I used to have would not have been possible to live with if it hadn't been for his help. He still feels bad that he couldn't 'cure' me completely back then, but I was just so grateful to have those spams and pains gone. He still comes in handy ;-)
by Galeanda on October 9th, 2009
Oooh you are so lucky..I know well about back pain..but for him to learn just to help you..that is wonderful..I hope you are not suffering with that pain now?..yes its great being able to massage but not so good for yourself :D :D
by CT on October 9th, 2009
I finally saw a 'miracle man', or that's how I view him, a chiropractor like none I had every seen. He did one thing on me, I felt nothing, barely the feel of his hand, and when I got up I could sit, stand, walk, stand straight, hips level, with no pain. I understand all he did was move the very first vertebrae, worked on the axis, and then everything else goes into place. I believe it's called NAET? I still have occasional aches and pain, but those 6 years of hell are behind me completely. My husband took to massage so well, he had his own business and even taught in his school for a number of years. He hasn't gotten his license for this state but sometimes I think it would be a great idea. He does work on friends and family just to help, so he still keeps the feel for it. I think everyone should have a family member who knows real bodywork lol!!
by Galeanda on October 9th, 2009
I agree..its great to help out family when they are in pain..also lots of my family are very fit and exercise a lot so the sports massage is ideal..I was recommened to a chirppractor but my disc was worn away so they couldn't do anything anyway..
What style of massage does your husbad do?
by CT on October 9th, 2009
Swedish of course, and deep tissue, shiatsu, tui na, and jin shin, Thai, pregnancy, sports, reflexology, aromatherapy, hot stone, Touch For Health, lymphatic drainage and some others he's dabbled in that I don't remember. He went to a really terrific small school in Calif. that would bring in teachers of all sorts of modalities.
by Galeanda on October 9th, 2009
Oh he has a nice selection there..goodness why don't I live near you :D
I like the shiatsu and aromatherapy most..but the sports is great for injuries..never learned the Reflexology for some reason..the Indian head massage is amazing also I bet he learned that..
The best massage I ever had was in China..I went for reflexology..a chinese girl recommened this place..it was in an hotel..I think it cost around £7..here it would be between £25-£40 on average..my god it was the best massage I ever had..he bathed my feet then massaged the lower legs..I thought that was it but noooo..she then massaged the body (clothed of course)..put hot rocks all down my back and then pushed her knees into my back and balanced my entire body..at the same time another girl kept coming into the cubicle and serving yasmin tea..I felt like I'd gone to heaven when I left there..if she was in this country she would see me at least twice a week :D
by CT on October 9th, 2009
That sounds wonderful!!! My husband and I really love TCM and Asian type therapies. They are so much more 'total person'. I got into TCM and do herbal medicine and what tongues look like. "The Web that has No Weaver" is like my guidebook LOL!!! And nothing makes me feel as good as Jin Shin, it's like a massage session and psychotherapy all at the same time. Works better than drugs to elevate my mood and for some weird reason I feel taller and free when he's done and can't stop smiling:-)
He's never done any Indian therapies, though we've talked about going to Kerala to a school there that was recommended. I'd go just for the food LOL!!!
by Galeanda on October 9th, 2009
Haha!! ooh Indian is a place I want to see next..
Don't think I have ever heard of Jin Shin?
by CT on October 9th, 2009
Jin Shin Jyutsu is like energy work, and similar to Upledger's Craniosacral techniques. I think he got his method from Jin Shin. TO do it, you place your fingertips gently on spots, both hands in different places, in a certain pattern on the body, on certain acupuncture points according to what you're working on, along the different meridians. You can feel the pulses on those spots and they are different. You hold that position until you get them pulsing the same rhythm and much stronger. It's really cool! Kind of like your hands are jumper cables being attached to those points and charging up the energy at those points or opening up the flow of energy.
by Galeanda on October 9th, 2009