Do You Prefer a Firm or Soft Touch?

[ginkgo]

Just curious... When you arrive for a massage, would you prefer an MT that insitutes a more firm touch or one that institutes a soft (supetrficial) touch throughout most of the massage?

 

[Bollox]

I think there should be a third choice of "mixed"

For the most part I like deeper pressure but there are some places where I can only take a lighter touch....deep work is just too painful in those areas for me.

Angie

 

[Shaggy]

:iagree:

i love firm touch - anything less seems to irritate me more. but the back of my legs are very sensitive, and so i quite often have to remind, and remind, and remind the MT to lighten up there.

but all in all, i need a firmer touch to relax.

a

 

[YanksFan]

I like both, and I offer both

wellnessgarden

 

[~.:Just Me:.~]

I like a mixed session... My neck - you can go as deep as you like, and I will love you for it... my glutes and QL are very tender, so that needs a light touch, the rest of it needs about a medium-firm... and all that and I am happy...

 

[SmartyPants]

Embracetime, I did a similar poll a short time ago. Here's the link:
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5896&highlight=deep

You'll see that overwhelmingly, most people prefer a combination.

 

[comodoro]

Silly me... I think "I" even responded to your post... Thanks for reminding me... :roll:

 

[Michaela B]

Embracetime - No need to be embarrassed! Fresh posts like yours refresh the topic in everyone's minds, and give new people a chance to respond. I like to link old & new posts together, for a more complete view of people's opinions. Your new post is still great!

 

[bobcat11eob]

Mixed

I love a "mixed" touch. My all-time favorite experience was practicing Thai massage which had neither firm nor soft touch.