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motdakasha · 07-13-2003, 08:54 PM

Using your whole body to massage someone else reduces the stress on your fingers and hands which gives you better stamina for a good long massage. Massage lotions and oils also really help reduce friction which makes it easier for you. It doesn't really count as a massage until you do it for 10 or more mins. Try varying massage methods (switch from fingers to kneading to knuckles, etc.) and pressure. Never take both hands off the back. Always leave at least one doing a little massaging because taking both hands off can quickly ruin the mood for the person being massaged. Avoid massaging the spine, but usually the muscle to the sides of the spine could usually use a massage. Try to identify knots (they feel like clumps of muscle) and work on those, but don't spend too much time in one place on the back. You can always go back to it later.

07-13-2003, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
motdakasha Hiya Puddin'! Miss me? Location: Silicon Valley, CA	Using your whole body to massage someone else reduces the stress on your fingers and hands which gives you better stamina for a good long massage. Massage lotions and oils also really help reduce friction which makes it easier for you. It doesn't really count as a massage until you do it for 10 or more mins. Try varying massage methods (switch from fingers to kneading to knuckles, etc.) and pressure. Never take both hands off the back. Always leave at least one doing a little massaging because taking both hands off can quickly ruin the mood for the person being massaged. Avoid massaging the spine, but usually the muscle to the sides of the spine could usually use a massage. Try to identify knots (they feel like clumps of muscle) and work on those, but don't spend too much time in one place on the back. You can always go back to it later. __________________ =^-^= motdakasha =^-^= Just Google It. BA Psychology & Photography (I'm not going psychoanalyze you nor will I let you cry on my shoulder. Have a nice day.) Last edited by motdakasha; 07-13-2003 at 08:57 PM..