Scientific proof that massages speed up recovery

Josh_Taylor

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2012/02/03/massage-doesnt-just-feel-good-it-changes-gene-expression-and-reduces-inflammation/

Not that I needed an excuse to give or receive one.

HorrorChix89

That makes getting a massage even better. I know I need one, I still can't move my arms normally.

addisondisease

If its free i'll gladly take a massage, if not then i'll just use my foam roller and lacrosse ball. Its the same thing.

Clarecbear82

Ew I hate massages they really gross me out and make my skin crawl! I hate them so much my otherhalf thinks its funny to run those wooden things up my back when we are round the shops to make me cringe! Ew I shudder just thinking about them :sick:

addisondisease

Ew I hate massages they really gross me out and make my skin crawl! I hate them so much my otherhalf thinks its funny to run those wooden things up my back when we are round the shops to make me cringe! Ew I shudder just thinking about them :sick:

What about giving them? Id feel bad for your other half if you don't offer them ):

Clarecbear82

Ew I hate massages they really gross me out and make my skin crawl! I hate them so much my otherhalf thinks its funny to run those wooden things up my back when we are round the shops to make me cringe! Ew I shudder just thinking about them :sick:

What about giving them? Id feel bad for your other half if you don't offer them ):

Oh no I don't mind giving them its the receiving that I hate lol

becoming_a_new_me

I have Fibromyalgia, and massages are excruciatingly painful.