Massage therapy releases built up stress and tension - KFYR-TV

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MINOT, N.D. - You might be more likely to get a massage on vacation when it's time to relax and unwind, but therapists say that paying attention to your body is important year round.


Hot tubs, flotation pods, saunas and massage therapy. There are a few things these all have in common: warmth and relaxation.

"When you get warm, you get relaxed, and so when you're already relaxed before you get on the table it gives us a little bit easier time. We can maybe get into the muscles that are bothering you a little faster cause they're already warmed up and ready to receive some sort of stretching, relaxing options," said Sacia Logan, LOR Spa massage therapist.

Stress and tension build up over time, and while many use massage therapy to relax, others are looking for a little extra TLC for their muscles.

"Many of them are not relaxing. When you do deep tissue, that gets really far into the muscles. Sometimes that is painful first, and in the end you get a really good result and nice range of motion," said Logan.


Before your massage, your therapist wants to know exactly what your needs are to make sure they're met before the end of your appointment. That way when you make it onto the table, areas causing you pain are worked on closely and carefully.

"Sometimes you can see the person react. You can see them kind of move their shoulder away from you, or most of the time what you can see and feel is a lot of tension. The muscle feels really tight or thick. Sometimes what you're moving through the muscle you'll feel like little tiny pebbly, rock bumps in the muscles. Those are the things we're looking for and trying to flesh out, help release and then once those release it relaxes and you feel the relief," said Logan.

Focusing on you, giving your body exactly what it needs through the stresses of every day life.

If you've never received a massage before, Logan suggests a Swedish Massage. She says it is a lighter touch massage and eases clients for future appointments.

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