how often should I be getting deep tissue massage to get the full benefits?

[Hailey]

I'm the mother of two children ages three and seven one of which is autistic I often don't make time for myself and the neglect caught up with me so I went in for a massage yesterday and today I feel amazing, I was wondering how often can one get a really deep massage or should I alternate between deep tissue and light massage, I can go once a week but not shure if that is to often
I have some slight soreness in by back but this was my first massage in 8 years and my first ever deep tissue massage but I still feel absolutely great

 

[Marc]

This entirely depend upon you and your situation and treatment goals. There are people who might need a short duration of intensive therapy to address problem areas over a 3-4 week period. During this time you might need 2 sessions per week to work out spasmed muscle groups or areas of trigger points. Muscles that are challenged for long periods of time can develop scar tissue, atrophy or hypertrophy. Each circumstance requires different approaches.

After the initial treatment phase you may find that one massage every week to 2 weeks could maintain your body. It is up to you and your therapist to discuss your needs and how they are willing to fulfill this role for you. Remember that you need to take care of yourself first if you are to take care of others. Good for you for taking the time to take care of you!

 

[Auroch]

Most of the "benefits" of this are just stuff that hippies made up. They have no idea whether there's any benefits - and the stuff they tell you is junk science. They often speak of "Toxins" - although you never quite now what "Toxins" are.

It's very nice to get a massage though - make sure you enjoy it, and then it's worth something. Even a more painful one can leave you more relaxed. But don't get too caught up in the junk science stuff these people hand you.... they have no idea what they're talking about.