{"id":8202,"date":"2016-05-31T19:33:32","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T09:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=8202"},"modified":"2023-10-26T11:03:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T00:03:41","slug":"choose-the-right-body-massage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind Of Body Massage Is Right For Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #808080;\">If you\u2019re a regular at spas, you\u2019ll have developed an expertise for choosing the right body massage. If not, this post is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">You want a massage, but being new to the pampering world, are unsure of which one you will benefit from the most. How does one decide?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Here is a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision about which<\/span> <strong>body massage<\/strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> you should pick the next time the will hits you.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#What_types_of_massages_exist\" >What types of massages exist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#What_is_the_difference_between_massages\" >What is the difference between massages?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Are_you_feeling_stressed_and_need_a_day_to_just_chill_out_and_catch_up_on_some_much_needed_TLC\" >Are you feeling stressed and need a day to just chill out and catch up on some much needed TLC?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Swedish\" >Swedish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Do_you_have_a_physical_ailment_causing_you_discomfort_that_isnt_quite_significant_enough_to_warrant_a_visit_to_the_Doctor\" >Do you have a physical ailment causing you discomfort that isn\u2019t quite significant enough to warrant a visit to the Doctor?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Remedial\" >Remedial<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Have_you_just_run_a_race\" >Have you just run a race?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Sports\" >Sports<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Are_you_pregnant\" >Are you pregnant?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Pregnancy\" >Pregnancy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#What_not_to_choose\" >What not to choose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Add_it_all_together_and%E2%80%A6\" >Add it all together, and\u2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/choose-the-right-body-massage\/#Are_You_Ready_For_Blys_Get_a_massage_today_Feel_better_tomorrow\" >Are You Ready For Blys? \nGet a massage today. Feel better tomorrow.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_massages_exist\"><\/span>What types of massages exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">This is probably the most obvious. Above all else, you should look into the types of massages that exist and that are available for you to consider. There are so many to choose from, and different companies will offer different options, depending on the massage therapists available, your location, whether you\u2019re looking at getting it in a spa or in your living room, to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">A few examples described in more detail below are the Swedish, the Remedial, the Sports, and the Pregnancy massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_massages\"><\/span>What is the difference between massages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">That\u2019s a lot of massages, and as previously mentioned, whilst not all will be available everywhere, the top contenders almost certainly will be. The next step then, is to work out what each of them does and how they might help you. What do you hope to gain from your massage? This questions is important because each massage type is different. Whilst there may be some overlap, ultimately, with a bit of research, it\u2019s not difficult to find the perfect massage for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Some of the reasons you might want a body massage are physical, emotional or psychological, or you just feel like being pampered. Whatever the case there is a massage for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Here\u2019s a quick guide to help differentiate some of the more popular massages types to enlighten your decision:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_feeling_stressed_and_need_a_day_to_just_chill_out_and_catch_up_on_some_much_needed_TLC\"><\/span>Are you feeling stressed and need a day to just chill out and catch up on some much needed TLC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swedish\"><\/span><strong>Swedish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Long strokes, gentle approach, and all about releasing the tensions of everyday life, the Swedish is the go-to relaxation massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_a_physical_ailment_causing_you_discomfort_that_isnt_quite_significant_enough_to_warrant_a_visit_to_the_Doctor\"><\/span>Do you have a physical ailment causing you discomfort that isn\u2019t quite significant enough to warrant a visit to the Doctor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remedial\"><\/span><strong>Remedial<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">More intense than the Swedish, the main purpose of the Remedial is to remedy something. Sore joints, aches, chronic pain, troubled sleep, whatever the problem, this massage is designed to apply a thorough focus to a specific injury or set of injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">It\u2019s intense, and some discomfort may linger for up to 48 hours following the therapy, but it comes highly recommended in the event of chronic pain. Expect a detailed assessment on behalf of the massage therapist to locate your issues, and an even more thorough treatment to help remedy them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_you_just_run_a_race\"><\/span>Have you just run a race?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports\"><\/span><strong>Sports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">The Sports massage seeks to, generally speaking, improve recovery time after training or sporting events, and is tailored to your level of training and output. It isn\u2019t as narrowly fixated as the Remedial because often, a sporting event will leave you sore all over, rather than injured in one spot. Almost entirely devoted to recovery time, the Sports massage will help get you back on track (so to speak) after a marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_pregnant\"><\/span>Are you pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">The Pregnancy massage is for the pregnant (obviously). Pregnancy can be tough on most women, so this massage is designed to treat some of the less wanted side-effects. It takes into account the discomfort experienced by lying on one\u2019s back, with the use of specialised equipment. A pregnancy<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">body massage<\/a> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">will help take the pressure off your feet, and help you feel more comfortable in your body. You might even get some much needed sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8204\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Massage2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Blys massage\" width=\"375\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Massage2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Massage2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_not_to_choose\"><\/span>What not to choose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Do you have any allergies?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Before booking yourself in for Aromatherapy, or indeed any kind of massage, it would be prudent to contact your massage therapist to see whether their products might have a negative effect on your health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Do you have any injuries or are you sick?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Even if you think a Remedial massage will help you, it\u2019s always worth contacting your doctor or a massage therapist to see whether your injury or illness might be too risky to treat with a massage. It\u2019s not worth the risk of making it worse.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Are you pregnant?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #808080;\">There is a lot of contradictory research out there. Instead of relying on the Internet, a quick trip to your local GP for guidance on whether a pregnancy massage is appropriate, is the safest option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_it_all_together_and%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Add it all together, and\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u2026voila! The right massage for you is out there, it just requires a bit of research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">It\u2019s worth bearing in mind that all our mobile massage therapists are\u00a0expertly trained to tailor their massage to your needs and wants. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions, to regulate pressure to your liking, and to just kick back and relax.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Ready_For_Blys_Get_a_massage_today_Feel_better_tomorrow\"><\/span><strong>Are You Ready For Blys?<br \/>\nGet a massage today. 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