Not to be a downer but massaging muscles has about the same effect as using them. Massaging stimulates the muscles, just like exercise would. I thought massage would be great but when I tried it a few years ago, it made me worse.

Ironically, the only exception to that is when my muscles are so cramped up and go into spasm that I have to have physcial therapy to make it better. But that's about getting kinks out in very specific areas.

It may make you guys feel awesome, and I hope it does. Sorry if I bummed you out. Just do what you want!

Annie