Massage?

[The Last Starfighter]

Who here has regular massages?

What type of massages do you have?

How much do they cost?

[Jak-TapouT-]

I used to see a physio every week when i was training x2 every day. Think it was like £10 for back shoulders and neck. And £15 for full body.

Alternatively, get yourself a girlfriend who knows how! You save so much money lol.

[The Last Starfighter]

Are physios and osteopaths the best people to give massages? What about just garden variety masseurs/massueses?

I have to say that although I'd prefer to receive a massage from a woman, I have found that their hands are usually not strong enough to get stuck into the really knotted areas.

[Standupstar]

My chiropractor used to do sports massage for me, was savage in my calves but felt so much looser the next day.

Think it used to cost £20. Worth finding one that does or knows your sport if you can, help them focus on the right areas and give the right type of massage/intensity

[Sir Tapsalot]

I see an osteo every 4-6 months for routine maintenance, and have a deep tissue massage every 4-6 weeks to help with any general muscle soreness or stiffness.

James

[tommybjj]

You get what you pay for.

In our game (bjj/mma/general man-cuddling), drilling, sparring & competing take their toll. Stretching will assist your longevity, but you will need professional help to keep you off the sidelines & on the mat.

Paying a non-specialist physio/chiro a couple of shekels will be nothing more than a placebo for you. A waste of your time and money. Invest in yourself & use the best. A good massage from a sports masseur/masseuse hurts like hell, & you feel the benefits extremely quickly - particularly if done regularly.

For london/south-east try www.olympianmassage.co.uk

[jonbroster]

Best advice is to be recommend to someone.
In my experience a woman with good technique is more than capable of getting into problem areas.
It is definitely worth a while shopping around though to make sure you get what you need.
(a customer of mine was away and suffered from a stiff back, so he looked in the local directory and found a guy who sounded right. Things started off fine, but then the guy asked:"Do you want me to keep my clothes on?" :0

Jon