Would you like to give better massages? You may be surprised to learn of the many advancements in the technique in recent years. If the answer is no, then it’s important to learn some things! You might be amazed by how much better your massages will be.

Avoid eating right before you have a massage session. After you eat, you may get a feeling of bloat or discomfort, which will make it hard for you to lie down during your massage session. Make sure your food has had time to completely digest. This helps you stay comfortable no matter the position you may need to get into during your massage.

You may have gotten some stretch marks from weight gain and loss or from pregnancy. Perhaps you have made a lot of attempts to rid yourself of them. Massage the stretch marks with cocoa butter to help get rid of stretch marks. You should see a noticeable difference.

Do you have arthritis? If so, then you are probably aware of just how painful it is. Prescriptions only help so much. If medication alone is just not cutting it, try having a massage. Massages help stimulate blood circulation throughout your bones, which can help ease arthritis pain.

When your spa doesn’t wash your feet before a massage, do it yourself. You don’t want the germs that are present on your feet to be spread all over your body. You can go to the bathroom and wash your feet as a last resort.

Do you feel like you know enough to make a significant improvement in the way you give massages? Use these skills you’ve read, and take time to do everything you can to learn more techniques. All it takes is practice and time, and you are sure to improve your message ability.