Massage

So, one usually thinks oh a massage- that is self care, luxurious, fabulous, relaxing, a treat! Most of the time, that is what I think. Today I decided I had the car so I would go into town and have a 30 minute shoulder massage and some foot reflexology. I have had the foot reflexology a few times before. It hurts, but in the end, I can tell my circulation is better and the tension moves out of my tight feet. BUT I had not had a shoulder massage here. Devin goes on occasion and when we comes home he says, "She hurt me". I always giggle a bit and feel happy that he has given himself the treat of a massage. OK- she HURT me. Sometimes it is the good hurt- deep tissue good hurt- but holy sh__! Some moments today I just had to BREATHE through the ouch! That just isn't how it is supposed to be, but here Chinese Massage is of a different practice. It hurts and it is not uncommon to be bruised the next day. I have to say my shoulders feel like they have released some, but how could they not with the wrenching, the pulling, the getting right up on top of me and using knees!!!! Wow.
I have now had the Chinese massage experience and you could not pay me to have a 60 minute full body...but in a few months I might go back for another shoulder moving experience. The beauty of it all- I was there for 1 1/2 hours and it cost me less than $20 USD. Now that is a TREAT!