Back Massage: Ease Soreness More Effectively

Anyone who feels they have a hectic life, has a car, kids, pets or maybe is still in school or in today's world looking for work uses their back every minute of every day. When we go and purchase those heavy groceries, push the cart. I put my kids in the car, switch around their seats, move their backpacks and there it is again, my backache. Not only does my upper back hurt, but my shoulder blades, lower back, shoulders. I frequently treat myself to a Back Massage at my local spa. There are so many benefits.

You can go to your local spa and find out more. There will be a whole range of massages offered, and I encourage you to try all of them, but start with the back. Besides the feet, it is probably the most neglected part of your body, but needs special care, as it is used in everything from walking to sitting, to caring for children to even eating.

A masseuse will help navigate you through the world of massage. There is a variety of options for you to choose from head to hand, from finger to toes! You may wear nothing but towels, but if unsure, you should keep your underwear on. My first massage was so great. My back felt so good, and it wasn't just a short relief. It is still great, even after a few weeks.

While spouses are often unsympathetic toward backache, possibly because they are feeling the same, I have found that girlfriends, who very often are having massages, are far more understanding. One particular friend of mine referred me to a masseuse. She's been having back massages often, and really enjoys them. She feels so relaxed that she says she might as well be on vacation!



Massage is an ancient technique, so it is tried and trusted. Modern medicine discounted it somewhat, but it enjoyed a revival in the 1960's, and in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta it was deemed a core medical service.

There are many forms and types, along with areas of massage. In my case, a Back Massage suits my needs. I am a wife and mother. My duties include chauffeuring girls back and forth, laundry, mealtime, home organization to name but a few. I have been known to mow the lawn, cut back overgrown plants and dig deep in the soil.

As a parent, I instill in my girls the necessity of stretching and exercising. You would think I would lead by example. No, if I have great energy, I will clean out closets, take them to many classes, sit and watch. You ask, why not exercise when they are in class". Seems obvious - unless you have an obstinate child.

You say drop the kids off, walk, run, stretch". Have you ever tried to drop off a 6 yr old at a ballet class to watch her 9 and 8 year old sisters dance over a 2 hour period while she waits for her class? Maybe you've tried to run while a 6 year old whines about being too tired to keep up and throws a tantrum at the notion of a stroller or her bike. Not me, I sit and keep the peace. And that is why back massage works for me.