For many of us, getting a massage is a must-do item on our personal pampering list. We work hard. We deserve it. It's the perfect ending to a stressed-out day, irons out all the wrinkles and is just plain relaxing.
But what feels good also can be good for you ¡ª getting a massage can be more than just a feel-good experience. And some of the therapeutic massage modalities may be, um, excruciatingly, deliciously, intensely felt. Not necessarily of the "no pain, no gain" variety, but in the same ballpark.
The most common types of massage are Swedish, relaxation and sports massage. There's deep tissue, which is pretty much how it sounds. Hot stone uses, yep, hot stones, and Reiki is a hands-off massage that channels energy above, under and around your body.
Opening the yellow pages to get a massage these days can be a head-scratcher. Here are a few therapeutic massage modalities you may not know much about. Go ahead, try something new ¡ª it could be just what the doctor ordered. All are around $60 to $85 for treatments of 60 to 90 minutes.
