For 35 years I have lived without seeing the value of getting massages. Instead, I used to say the following: 

“I am too ticklish to get a massage”

“I am uncomfortable with strangers touching me”

“A massage isn’t a magical experience and it isn’t going to make me feel better”

Typically, I am a 0 to 100 kind of person. As such, I went from living 35 years without a professional massage to having 3 professional massages in a single week. Boy oh boy…I needed each and every one of them. 

For the past couple of weeks, I have been dealing with severe back pain. I suspect picking up my beautiful big boy and having a very weak core contributed to the problem. But, I am working with my doctor to identify the root of the problem so I can treat it and feel significantly better as soon as possible. 

Thankfully, massages have been REALLY helpful during this process. If you ever questioned the value of a massage, I am here to tell you to STOP and try it out for yourself. Check out your local Massage Envy and I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised.