Growing up, as a teenager, I went through Rolfing when I was a really competitive equestrian- riding the younger ones that bucked and played along with all the jumping did a number on my back. It helped...

But now I see a really good sports massage therapist and he works wonders(his work along with my stretching has fixed my bursitis issue in my hip) Real massage is not relaxing... it will hurt when they get deep into areas, you will be sore the next day probably and as previously said, you need to devote time into it and for maintenance- but it does work!

I am a huge fan of it.