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What Is A Neck & Shoulder Massage?
A neck & shoulder massage is massage designed especially for the neck and shoulder area. Many clients have major issues with these areas of the body and prefer only for these areas to be worked on. A client can choose the type of massage and the type of pressure that they want during a neck and shoulder massage. This can be a deep tissue massage or a Swedish massage. Many times, both massage techniques are incorporated into a neck and shoulder massage. During a neck & shoulder massage, often the entire back is massaged. This is because many muscles extend from the lower or mid-back, to the upper back and even the neck. Although the entire back is massaged, majority of the massage session will be focused on the upper back (the traps or trapezius area) and the neck.
What Are The Benefits Of A Neck & Shoulder Massage?
The benefits of a neck and shoulder massage are similar to the benefits of a Swedish or deep tissue massage, since both type of massages can be performed doing this session. Clients who suffer from headaches or migraines can greatly benefit from a neck and shoulder massage. The neck and shoulder area tends to hold more stress than other areas of the body. A neck and shoulder massage can help to relieve stress in these areas.
Will I Benefit From A Neck & Shoulder Massage?
If you suffer from headaches, migraines, a crick in the neck or severe tension in the upper back or neck area, a neck and back massage will benefit you. Also, clients who are short on time and need relief quickly, would highly benefit from a head and neck massage since the length of this session is only 30 minutes.
What To Expect When Receiving This Service?
During a neck and shoulder massage session, the client will start in a prone (face down) or supine (face up) position on the massage table. The client can be fully undressed or they can just remove their shirt and bra. The removal of the shirt and bra is recommended since this will be the area where the oil, lotion, or cream is applied and also the area where the massage therapist will focus on. The type of pressure needed will be asked prior to beginning the neck and shoulder massage session. Pressure will be increase or decreased based on the client’s request. The entire back will be massaged because of the many muscles that extend from the lower or mid-back, to the upper back and even the neck. The majority of the massage session will be focused on the neck and back area. For client who suffer from headaches and migraines, more time will be focused on the neck area. Most of the neck massage will be performed in a supine (face up) position. This allows the massage therapist to address the neck from a better angle. Muscle soreness to the neck and upper back area may occur after the massage session, based on the type of pressure that was applied. This is normal. It is recommended to drink plenty water after your neck and back massage session.
What Is The Length Of A Neck & Shoulder Massage?
A neck and shoulder massage session is limited to 30 minutes which is enough time to address these problem areas. If a client wants a longer session than 30 minutes, a longer session should be purchased instead of the neck and shoulder massage. More time or the entire massage session can be focused on the neck and shoulder area. Just inform your massage therapist that this is what you want.
