I had an hour long massage the other day, and oh my goodness, not only was it a special treat, it was necessary! I tend to get tight knots in my shoulders and upper back that become quite uncomfortable. I believe that's where I accumulate stress. Sitting in front of a computer for hours doesn't help either.
I tend to think of massages as the occasional luxury. I love lying underneath layers of warm, soft blankets with a few candles flickering on a nearby table. An herbal scent and the sound of ocean waves mixed with a piano subtly fill the room. No phones, no computers, no meetings, no demands - just relaxation. Ahhhhh...
My massage was very refreshing and seemed to melt away the tension. Well, the knots in my shoulders did give the massage therapist's hands a workout as she pressed, rubbed, and worked her thumbs and fingers into them! By the end of the session, those stinkin' knots in were much much better, although still not 100% gone - that's how bad they are, I'm afraid. Afterwards the masseuse told me, "Gee, you're really tight in your shoulders." "Yeah, no kidding!" I wanted to say.
Well, I guess that just means I'll have to go back for another massage, oh darn the luck! 
But I have learned that massages more than just for pampering. Check it out:
The Benefits of a Massage:
- Decreases stress
- Promotes relaxation
- Improves sleep
- Relieves muscle tension
- Decreases pain
- Alleviates discomfort with pregnancy
- Helps improve range of motion/flexibility
- Improves posture
- Improves circulation
- Decreases blood pressure
- Enhances concentration
- Boosts immunity
Those are some really great benefits from doing something I usually think of as a rare treat. ...You know, now that I think of it, I believe I should get massages more often! I mean, after all, they're good for you! And we all should be doing things that are healthy and good for us, right?
Well, yes, too bad they are a bit pricey! That is an unfortunate circumstance.
Hmmm, now if only my husband were as enthusiastic about giving massages as I am about receiving them, I'd have it made!
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Maybe you can give him something in return? Cookies?
I bought a really handy bottle of that warming massage lotion and personal lubricant from Astroglide–works really well for at-home massages.
Mrs. Micah,
Cookies? That may work with me, but not so much with my husband! Now, a tall, cold glass of beer, a ball game, and a recliner – that would be more to his liking!
Oh, my husband really is a good sport. He’ll give me a shoulder massage every now and then if I ask.
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