wats the best way to give some1 a massage?
any tips, ideas?
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dont use fingers - they tickle. unless that’s the effect you’re looking for. 
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dont touch Da wrong spots 
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what kind of massage?
to relax them, or the type that massages aches and pain?
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Its all in the touch.
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Make sure your hands are SOFT. Moisturise them before. Make sure your nails are cut with no chipped ends. If so, file them to make them smooth. Most of massaging is done through the fingertips.
If you’re doing a head/neck massage its best you start from the shoulders first as this is the least sensitive area and should help to relax the shoulder joints and arms in general. You need to go in gentle so the best way is to use oil. Start off by gently pressing the fingertips over the skin and move in small circles. Do this for 2-3 minutes perhaps, maybe longer, depends on the individual. Slowly increase the diameter and firmness of these circles and move towards the neck. From here you’re almost certain to hear your partners’ responses 
When you do, you know its working. You’ll next need to gently grab the fleshy area of the neck, four fingers on one side, the thumb on the other and press with the thumb, using the fingers as an anchor. Increase pressure and keep doing this as you work your way around the area back and forth. Tilt her head slightly forward and place 4 fingers on either side of the base of the neck and press gently in a circular motion upwards towards the edge of the skull. Be careful not to pull her hair. You’ll know its working from her reaction 
In all, the secret to massaging is to observe your partners response and go by that.
Everyone has their own technique, thats mine 
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Get $50 (or whatever it is in England - 30 pounds?) and head to the nearest drugstore, buy an electric massager and go to town. I have carpal tunnel and can't give massages anymore, so I got this because my fingers don't have the power they used to. I got the massager and my husband with the bad back loves it.
Professional sports massagers (can't spell, not even attempting the french equiv) cost about a dollar a min, hire one. We have one on call here and he is fantastic. This way you can see what he/she does and mimic it.
Shortcuts-r-us :D
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^ hahaha
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hahaha. lol @ shortcuts-r-us…
massage-chairs (or chair massagers?) are awesome. You can get it in any departmental store, most likely sears or jcpenney. Cost me just over a 100 dollar --probably the best gift available for your dad/mom/grandparents..