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    Default Use of Elbows In Massage - Yea or Nay?

    This question is mainly directed towards any trained massage therapists on board here, but would also be interested in responses from massage recipient (customer) POV. Is use of elbows to apply pressure during a massage a good technique ? Acceptable in some circumstances ?

    I ask because I recently experienced it for the first time. Although no post massage pain occurred, neither was it an entirely enjoyable experience. I'll add that this wasn't a professional setting (lying on table in spa), but in a club with a dancer who supposedly has some training as a masseuse. This was done while sitting up straight on a club high chair. When asked about it, she commented that some of my muscles are tight, and that this is effective in loosening up. I honestly couldn't tell if that truly loosened them up. I'll add that this dancer is medium/slightly largish as dancers go, but I still outweigh her by ~ 90 lbs. Over the years, I've had massages from several different dancers/club masseuse, but this elbow in my back thing is a new one on me. All massages were done with me sitting straight up. I've long regarded massage as another variety spice item in the club experience.
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    Default Re: Use of Elbows In Massage - Yea or Nay?

    I get massages regularly and he'll use his elbows quite often. There's a limit to how much force they can really use with their hands so I think elbows really help break up super tight areas. Also lets their hands have a break.

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    Default Re: Use of Elbows In Massage - Yea or Nay?

    I've done (non-pro) massages, & yes used elbow (also sometimes an extended knuckle) to get knots out
    For @ home self massage, I have a wooden knoble you lay against it, to release/relax ' knots'
    Again, not an entirely pleasureable exp, but it helps achieve the end effect


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    Default Re: Use of Elbows In Massage - Yea or Nay?

    Yes, super common ! This is great for strong pressure for the customer and also " saving " hands / wrist joints for the practitioner. If you liked the elbows, you should try really getting your ass kicked ( er , I mean getting therapy ) with a Thai Massage.

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    Default Re: Use of Elbows In Massage - Yea or Nay?

    I use my elbows & forearms frequently during my sessions. It really does save your hands & wrists especially if you have days where you have multiple sessions! I always ask the client how they're handling the pressure and make any adjustments accordingly.

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    Default Re: Use of Elbows In Massage - Yea or Nay?

    I've had elbows used by professional massage therapists. My back & shoulders are usually extremely tight, so they need a lot of force. When I give my bf massages, I sometimes use elbow in really tense areas.

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