massages....wow!

@jillhill (37354)
United States
July 29, 2008 6:28pm CST
Saturday night I went with my sister to my nieces birthday party. Her boyfriend is a massage therapist. Well the party went for a while then instead of asking for donations for the drinks/food he offered a five minute massage for donations! So I took him up on it and had my very first massage. I love parts of it but when he dug into my knotted up shoulders I thought I would pass out! But once past that I almost fell asleep it was so relaxing. Have you had a massage? Did you like it and would you do it again?
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@tyc415 (5706)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I have never had a professional massage but it does sound so good. One of the doctor's that my daughter used to work for give all the girls in the office and the nurses a certificate to get a massage, she loved it.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
It was wonderful. I know why she loved it!
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• United States
30 Jul 08
I wanted to become a massage therapist thats before i found out that you make the same amount of money for cleaning teeth.. i still would like to become one for a side job.. I have not yet has a massage from a professional yet but i sure would like to have one..
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
If you get the chance do it! It was amazing!
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I have never had a professional message im a bit sentitive so i would probly be in pain if i got one done. My hubby knows what I like and he doesnt mind giving me a massage now and then im a lucky girl lol.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
You are a very lucky girl!
@AshleyHasan (1024)
• India
30 Jul 08
WOW! thats very nice to know even I am planning to go for massage once but till now I haven't tried after I heard it from you I think it will be amazing and very good, I want to take some rest after having a massage atleast for a half an hour.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Yes...it's nice to rest afterwards!
@DarkDancer (1011)
• Dayton, Ohio
30 Jul 08
Yes I have had a professional massage (or 6) and I COMPLETELY recommend it. My first one was, well, It was ok, during, but afterward, I was giddy. I was so relaxed that I probably shouldn't have driven so close was I to an altered state. I drove anyway, but the whole time I was giggly...
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Actually I was so relaxed I also felt that way....he had me drink a bunch of water afterwards which I didn't understand....something about when they do the massage it releases something into your system!
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• Dayton, Ohio
30 Jul 08
Probably the release of lactic acid from the muscles (at a guess) I always get that advice too. Seriously though, if you get the chance, go for the 45 minute to an hour full body massage massage. It is a wonder.
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• Dayton, Ohio
4 Aug 08
Thanks for the BR... ;)
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I used to work with someone who went to school for massage techniques, or what have you. I didn't ever get a massage from her, but I have been massaged by one of my friend's boyfriends. He did this thing where your whole body just relaxed, it was amazing!
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Feels good doesn't it! LOL....I almost fell asleep!
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
30 Jul 08
First, what a great idea! Yes I have had a few massages. I have had some really great ones and I have had a few that made my back hurt for a week! I am very careful about who I let do it! Glad you enjoyed it!
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I really did!
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Hi jillhill, I always love body massage and foot reflex..In our Country, We can have it daily and every after work, I'll drop by in the place where they are giving it..It is very cheap that is why I can afford it..LOL! ANyway, I will really sleep when the lady will work at my back, it's very relaxing and soothing..I miss it so much since here, It is very expensive!LOL!
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
You are very lucky!
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@PearlGrace (3171)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Hi jillhill. That was really cool that your sister's boyfriend offered massages at the party. Wow, I've never been to a party where that happened! Yes, I've had massages, and I dearly love them! I think a person should have massages on a regular basis. I once had a very dear friend who told me that a single massage "changed" his life! He had felt so uptight and the massage just banished all his worries and tension. Most massages make me go to sleep, too, I simply cannot fight it. It's overwhelming usually. I usually feel better for at least a couple of weeks after having a massage. I am sure that people who get them regularly must be totally relaxed, centered individuals. I haven't had a message recently, but I'd sure like to go get one!
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Yes....it's time! LOL
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@ruby222 (4847)
30 Jul 08
Ive never had a massage!im none too sure that I would like it,but I wouldnt rule it out as a treat,but you say the same as my son,he went to a little oriental lady for a massage as he was running the London marathon,and he wanted all the knots in his muscles unknotted.he said the same thing that when she touched a spot that was knotted with tension,that it was painful!!and he came out of there feeling sore,but it was a beneficial massage for him.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
31 Jul 08
Yes I bet it was...once the pain is gone it's heaven!
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I haven't had a massage like that, other than when my husband does it. I bet it was relaxing and I would of fell asleep too..lol.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
31 Jul 08
It was wonderful!
@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I have and if i ever get filthy rich i am going to have a full body massage every day! Wanna join me?
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I will join you! LOL
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@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
30 Jul 08
I used to work in the payroll office of a Hospice, every now and then they would bring in people to give the office employees a massage. Well, they would take us into a dark office, and work their magic. I am like you with the stress in the shoulders, I have/had that too. It does hurt, but once pass that it is all good. We also would get rikki theraphy, now that will put you to sleep I love it, actually I could use one now.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
What is rikki therapy?
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@diutay (1327)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
I'm a sucker for massage. I had a blind masseuse who would do house calls once or twice a month. I've tried Thai massage, acupressure, Swedish, etc. It's so relaxing and it sure is a great stress reliever.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
30 Jul 08
Sounds like you have tried it all! This was my first time!
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
2 Aug 08
Glad you enjoyed the party and the massage. I did have a massage a few years ago and it was ok. I know have 3 bulging discs and wouldn't run the risk of someone pushing on my back, shoulders or lower back. Along with this disc problem comes a pinched nerve but it doesn't bother me all the time. That's a good thing! I was in physical therapy for 3 months last winter which was not even close to a massage but it did feel good.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
2 Aug 08
The way they dig and probe I don't blame you...why run the risk of causing further injury! This was my first one and when he dug into my shoulders I thought I would pass out! But once done it felt good!
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
30 Jul 08
My friend and business partner was a massage freak and he would take me to these massage spas where they pamper your body like it were royalty. Relaxing? I think I was relaxing more than I needed to since I would drop off to sleep for over an hour and wake up really refreshed as though every stress in my body had just been squeezed out.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
31 Jul 08
It must be the highest form of pampering! LOL
• Philippines
3 Aug 08
whenever i have money and free time, i go to the spa for a relaxing whole body massage. love the combination of swedish and shiatsu massage plus having sauna bath and cold shower before it. WOW! so refreshing and relaxing. a good way to treat myself.