Affordable Massages in San Antonio: Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're looking to get away from the stresses of the office or want to return to fitness following a sports injury, make sure you check out our FAQs on massage deals in San Antonio before reserving your treatment. For more information on how to redeem your coupon, check out the Groupon Manual.
How much is a massage in San Antonio?
The cost of your massage therapy in San Antonio will vary depending on the spa you visit, the type of massage you have, and the length of your session. Generally, you can expect to pay between $80 and $100 for a one-hour session.
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A one-hour session at Alternative Healing Massages will cost as little as $40 with a Groupon deal, while a longer 90-minute massage is $75. Within these cheap massage treatments, you can choose from a deep tissue, Swedish, or prenatal massage, depending on your body's needs.
Where is best to get a massage in San Antonio?
There are many great massage places in San Antonio, with each one offering different treatments and massage types. Choosing the right spa or parlor depends on which treatments they offer.
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- Best Swedish massage – Pinnacle Wellness. Experience total relaxation with a classic Swedish massage performed by expert massage therapists.
- Best hot stone massage – Escapes Massage Therapy. Enjoy warmed massage tables where you'll feel the stress melt away even before a single stone hits your skin.
- Best deep tissue massage – Tri Massage. Expert therapists use deep tissue techniques to help relax your muscles and ease pain and tension across your whole body.
Is a Swedish massage really Swedish?
Swedish massages are a firm favorite in San Antonio – because they're often the best all-round treatment option. As for the origin of their name, there is some debate.
Some believe the name comes from Swedish physiologist Pehr Henrik Ling, who pioneered a series of gymnastic stretches known as the Swedish Movement System. Others credit a Dutch practitioner with inventing the style.
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Either way, you might be amused to know that what we call a “Swedish” massage is usually known as a “classic” massage throughout Europe.
Find out more about Swedish massages in our guide.
What is a trigger point massage?
A trigger point massage is similar to a deep tissue massage in that it aims to correct chronic issues by focusing on the deeper layers of muscle. While deep tissue massages are performed on a wide area (often the entire back, neck, or shoulders) a trigger point massage focuses on one or several hyper-specific areas, known as “trigger points” to target more specific problems.
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If you suffer from sciatica, rotator cuff problems, plantar fasciitis, or joint stiffness, you might consider trying trigger point therapy during your next massage.
Learn about the different varieties of massages to find which is right for you in our guide to massage types.
