Massage in La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indio, Indian Wells At An Affordable Introductory Price of $39 for one Hour.

If you’ve never had a massage I would strongly encourage you to get one.  Massage is the general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments.  There are a wide variety of techniques and styles and finding the right fit for you is the most important.  Some will like massages where they are positioned in stretched out postures while the massage therapist works out tight areas and some want more of the relaxing experience where they just lie on the table and gently get worked out.  The two most common types of massage are:  Swedish and Deep tissue.  Swedish massage is more gentle, using long strokes with circular motion and vibration which are very relaxing.  Deep-tissue will use slower, more forceful strokes to target deeper layers and is commonly used for muscle damage from injuries.  Different styles work better for different conditions and people.  Is one type of massage better than another?  Not necessarily.  Finding the right style for you and your body is the most important.

Some of the potential benefits of massage are:

  • Increases circulation of blood – brings vital nutrients to the tissues
  • Increases circulation of lymph – beneficial for the immune system
  • Relaxes and softens tight muscles
  • Reduces muscle spasms and cramping
  • Increases flexibility
  • Decreases stress levels
  • Reduces pain levels which can lead to a decrease in use of pain medications

The old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is true here. There are a wide variety of potential benefits from massage and the risk is very low. The most common side effect is muscle soreness, much like you get from vigorous exercise. If you have special health conditions such as: deep vein thrombosis, open wounds or severe osteoporosis the therapist can modify their technique to avoid any potential issues. Also, notify the therapist if you have any skin sensitivities to certain lotions.

Preparing for a massage is easy: show up hydrated and ready to relax! If you are uncomfortable removing your clothing, you have the option of having the massage performed in a special chair with your clothes on (much like you will see in the mall). Most people prefer the traditional massage utilizing skin on skin contact. You will be completely covered up underneath a sheet on a massage table and only the areas being worked on will be exposed as necessary. To make you more comfortable, you may also request either a female or a male therapist.

The massage therapist will generally use some kind of a lubricant (oil or lotion) on the skin. I recommend using lotion because it creates less of a mess on your clothing after the massage. The massage therapist will also ask general medical questions to find out if there are any health concerns before you start with your session.

Once you get started, you just need to relax and breath. If the therapist finds some tight muscles, you may experience a little tenderness during the massage. This is normal. If it starts to become painful, communicate with the therapist and they will lighten up. Communication is very important so that you will get the most out of your massage session. If you are not sure how you will respond to massage, ask the therapist to go a little lighter on your first massage and add more pressure on subsequent visits.

After the massage, drink plenty of water and enjoy the benefits