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At Happy Head, we believe massage is more than a relaxing pass-time, and we’d like to share with you the many reasons why. Amongst our great resource articles, you’ll be sure to find a wealth of information about all types of massage techniques and the many benefits of each. Also, find tips, gift ideas, and more!

How to Decide What Kind of Massage You Should Get >>

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There are many options you have when you’re deciding on what kind of massage you should get. Funny enough, some might say there are too many options. Having so many massage options isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Plenty of options means there are tons of new massages to try. However, this can be a problem […]

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Does Getting a Massage Help Your Sore Muscles? >>

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Having sore muscles can make you reluctant to want to go through your regular routines. Sore muscles can make going to your job, doing chores, and even going to sleep a pain. Some people aren’t quite sure how to address the soreness. They might take painkillers, undergo physical therapy, or try hot and cold treatments. […]

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What Exactly Makes a Good Massage? >>

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There’s an age-old question as to “What exactly makes a good massage?” You’ll get thousands of different answers if you ask anybody this question. Some might say a good massage is where the massage therapist listens to their feedback and provides a relaxing experience. Others might say a good massage is where they don’t feel […]

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What Are Massage Oils and What Benefits Do They Offer? >>

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When you’re getting a massage, you might have noticed your massage therapist will often apply oil to their hands before the massage. This substance is massage oil, which offers many benefits for massage clients. Commercial massage oils are often broken down between carrier and essential oils. Within those two groups, there are specific oils like […]

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6 of the Most Common Massage Therapy Techniques >>

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When you’re getting a massage, you probably don’t pay too much attention to how your massage therapist is applying pressure to your body. What you may not have realized is your massage therapist isn’t just doing things at random. Massage therapists are trained in various massage styles, strokes, and techniques to address the needs of […]

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