Massage

Mrmoe

Is getting a massage/ going to a massage parlour still seen as seedy/ associated with the sex industry? I injured my back at the beginning of the year and now having recovered and back in action I was thinking of getting a back massage/deep tissue massage to help me recover after exercise and in preparation for it. What do you look out for in a good massage parlour/ therapist? Any fellas I have talked to about it either deny any knowledge or joke about it being seedy.

krudler

Depends on where you go tbh, I'm training to be a masseur at the mo and there is a stigma with it, I get the "oh, huhuh,happy endings is there? lol" jokes all the time, but if you go to a registered sports therapy clinic you'll be fine.

Stheno

My bf loves having massages so I book him into men friendly spas for them, when I feel like treating him.

If you are looking for sports massage there are people who specialise in those without any of the inneundo.

Back/deep tissue massages are available at most spas, if you are near them I'd recommend Bellinter House in Navan, if not then check out spas near you and you should have lots of options.

PCPhoto

I get traditional thai massages every couple of weeks .... no stigma attached to it - its due to the fact that I enjoy a thai massage - its deeper than an ordinary massage and works the muscles hard.

theres plenty of physiotherapists who offer massage...sports massages are popular for people recovering from injuries.

thaiwell in Ranelagh is where I go, but have also gotten massages in Melt in town (Dublin)

Bottle_of_Smoke

Tony quinn gym used to have a massage section. I'm sure most gyms would

drunkymonkey

But how can you tell what are shady and what arn't, i suffer bad back pains now and again and i've been thinking about getting a session or two!

theres a couple around where i live but they kind of look dodgy, how do i know i wont be offered the 'happy ending' ?

BBDBB

drunkymonkey wrote: »

But how can you tell what are shady and what arn't, i suffer bad back pains now and again and i've been thinking about getting a session or two!

theres a couple around where i live but they kind of look dodgy, how do i know i wont be offered the 'happy ending' ?

you could always politely refuse.............................

:rolleyes:

entropi

krudler wrote: »

Depends on where you go tbh, I'm training to be a masseur at the mo and there is a stigma with it, I get the "oh, huhuh,happy endings is there? lol" jokes all the time, but if you go to a registered sports therapy clinic you'll be fine.

Yeah people will do that, get used to it hehe:) I've my exams for sports massage in 2 weeks but seriously:

OP, find somewhere that is reccommended in highly visible outlets like media or through word of mouth. Usually they will be reputable.

PCPhoto wrote: »

I get traditional thai massages every couple of weeks .... no stigma attached to it - its due to the fact that I enjoy a thai massage - its deeper than an ordinary massage and works the muscles hard.

theres plenty of physiotherapists who offer massage...sports massages are popular for people recovering from injuries.

Aye a Thai massage is pretty deep and very beneficial, physios generally have some massage skills but going to a spa is for relaxing massage or a sports therapist for something deeper.

Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »

Tony quinn gym used to have a massage section. I'm sure most gyms would

Gyms that have massage therapist ususally are not employed by the gym, they rent out a room but are normally registered with IMTA ( Irish Massage Therapists Association)

drunkymonkey wrote: »

But how can you tell what are shady and what arn't, i suffer bad back pains now and again and i've been thinking about getting a session or two!

theres a couple around where i live but they kind of look dodgy, how do i know i wont be offered the 'happy ending' ?

If they look dodgy then they probably are, look around in newspapers, on the web for spa treatments in hotels or retreats etc or for sports therapy clinics.

Sports therapists are normally required to train in holistic massage beforehand like myself (if under ITEC qualification) so you can ask for a relaxing massage too and they will provide.

If you ever get offered any type of "happy ending" then politely refuse, get dressed and leave that place...not being afraid to report that therapist for sexual harrassment and a criminal offence, I would expect nothing less.

citytillidie

Check if the local spa's or beauty therapist allow men.

RacoonQueen

To be honest, if I were you I wouldn't go to a beauty salon for it. A lot of the girls there are *really* girly and would be providing a relaxing massage. You need to go to a specific sports injury clinic for a sports massage or somewhere like the Holistic Healing Centre where they offer a range of different massage treatments. You can also check out the Irish Massage Therapists Association website for accredited therapists.

There are still a lot of seedy places around, go to an accredited centre where staff have ITEC or CIBTAC qualifications and you'll be fine. I'm a self-employed part time Sports Therapist. There is nothing seedy about massage if you go to the right place, if you go for one somewhere and an Asian girl walks out to give you your 'treatment' you're probably in the wrong place.

WesternNight

It really does seem to depend on where you go. My boyfriend has problems with his back/neck/shoulders and finds massages great for that. I got him a voucher for one place and when he went to his appointment he was sent home because he was a man. He was told they don't do full body massages for men, only back massages, which would have been fine with him only he had the voucher and figured he may as well just get the full body one (ie feet, arms and legs as well as back/neck/shoulders).

He didn't bother and came home and told me what they'd said. I went ape-sh*t at them. Rang them and basically asked them to explain themselves. I was told that they'd had men come in and expect "happy endings" before and now they just refuse men unless they've been basically given a character reference by a girlfriend or wife. Couldn't believe it.

Got my money back from the voucher and tried another place around the corner. Completely different story. I asked specifically if they accepted men for full body massages and was told that of course they do. I explained to her that the other place didn't and she looked amazed.

He'd been there a few times now and has never had any problems.

maxiproxy

i usually go to the Blanchard aqua center, they have a high waterfall and it creates great massage treatment falling on the back ;-) some idea

maxiproxy

honey Swedish massage can be done at home, its not a deep massage which will make you tired.

Smallbit

Check the Golden Pages! if the place is offering extras it's not going to be brazen enough to advertise there. Most have their own websites too which should mean they're above board! Or maybe I'm a little naive?!

I was looking for a place last year and tried a few places out that I found via golden pages. They were all fine, but I eventually found someone by recommendation who does very deep massage and works a few days a week at my new gym.

My boyfriend has also tried a few and wasn't offered anything untoward, or so he said...

jethrothe2nd

Don't see anything either wrong, or seedy about men getting massages, to be honest. I have had intermittent lower back problems for years now, and getting a massage sorts me out every time. Try Melt in Dublin city centre. Absolutely 100% professional - the question of the "happy ending" arising (.....) is nil. They also have qualified physio therapists.

Latchy

No not at all , I went to a sports clinic several years back for a siatica problem and came out not only feeling physically but mentally so much better , and well worth the £ 20 fee at the time .I would recomend to anybody who has similar problems or just feeling stressed out to go get a massage

Massage in thai massage place = seedy
Massage anywhere else = not seedy but may or may not be any good
Massage in propor sports place = what you want

ollaetta

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

Try Melt in Dublin city centre. Absolutely 100% professional - the question of the "happy ending" arising (.....) is nil. They also have qualified physio therapists.

I second that. Wrecked my back a few years ago and had a series of deep tissue massages in Melt. Fantastic place.

And no, I don't work there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dermothickey

try to steer clear of the massages offered in the dublin gumtree,