The Crigan Massaggi blog

Massage journal: tips for feeling better

The Journal is the blog of the Crigan Massaggi studio in Turin. The articles, written by Mihail Crigan, sports massage practitioner, explain where the most common muscle aches come from, how to prevent them and when a massage can help. Find the right solution for you.

The articles

What does the Crigan Massaggi blog cover?

In-depth articles that grew out of questions asked in the studio: muscle pain, posture, stages of life and, since September 2026, recovery for people who climb, run, cycle, lift weights or do CrossFit in Turin.

Start of the Turin Marathon in Piazza CastelloIllustrative image generated with AI
Sport

Turin Marathon: history, course and massage

Historical and technical facts about the 2026 course and why sports massage helps 42 km runners.

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Close-up of a person's neck and shoulders in front of a fuchsia bougainvillea wall, one hand supporting the base of the neckIllustrative image generated with AI
Neck

Stiff neck with the first cold

Why the neck stiffens with the cold, what can help and when to see a doctor.

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Practitioner's hands massaging the lower back, seen from above, on a lilac sheetIllustrative image generated with AI
Back

Massage for back pain in Turin

Tight lower back or upper back: when a massage helps and when to see a doctor first.

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Outdoor restaurant tables in Turin at sunset
Turin

Things to do in Turin

Food, museums, Parco Ruffini and a massage at the end of the day on Via Monginevro.

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Indoor climbing: forearms and holdsIllustrative image generated with AI
Sport

Sport climbing in Piedmont

Forearms, fingers and recovery after the climbing wall or the crag.

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Massage for runners in TurinIllustrative image generated with AI
Sport

Running biomechanics

Running in the Valentino park or trail running: impact, calves and recovery.

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Deep tissue massage for cyclists
Sport

Cycling and posture in the saddle

Superga and the Langhe: back, hips and releasing tension.

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Deep tissue massage for gym-goersIllustrative image generated with AI
Sport

Bodybuilding and deep tissue

Hypertrophy, adhesions and recovery between workouts.

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Recovery massage for CrossFitIllustrative image generated with AI
Sport

CrossFit: WODs and recovery

Shoulders, back and unloading after Turin's CrossFit boxes.

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Massage oil poured onto the practitioner's handsIllustrative image generated with AI
Muscle pain

Painkillers or massage?

Pros and cons of medication and massage when the pain comes from muscle knots.

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Anatomy of the piriformis muscle and the sciatic nerveIllustrative image generated with AI
Back and legs

Piriformis syndrome

The «false sciatica»: causes, the limits of massage and when you need a doctor.

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Tired woman in front of the computer while working from homeIllustrative image generated with AI
Posture and work

The negative effects of smart working

Stress, inactivity and neck and back pain for people who work from home.

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Neck massage for an older man
Older people

Massage for older people

Circulation, mobility and touch after 65, alongside an active lifestyle.

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Gentle massage for a newborn baby
Babies and children

The importance of massage for babies and children

Infant massage from birth: what it is for and who to ask.

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How to use the blog

Questions about the Journal

Who writes the Journal articles?

The Journal articles are published by the Crigan Massaggi studio in Turin and written by Mihail Crigan, a DIABASI®-qualified sports massage practitioner, based on the questions his clients ask him most often.

Do the articles replace a doctor's advice?

No. The articles are for general information and do not replace diagnosis or treatment: if the pain is severe, persistent or started after an injury, you should see a doctor. When a clinical assessment is needed, Crigan Massaggi works with a physiotherapist and a physiatrist.

How do I choose the right massage for my problem?

Start from the problem: for the neck, neck massage; for the back and muscle knots, deep tissue massage; for sport, sports massage; for swelling and fluid retention, lymphatic drainage; for oils and stretching, Thai Oil; for stress, the Hawaiian massage. The package and prices are on the offers page. The studio is in Borgo San Paolo, near Santa Rita and Cenisia; directions are on how to get here. If in doubt, ask Mihail Crigan on +39 334 858 8535.

Looking for quick answers about sessions, frequency and products? Read the massage FAQ.

Treatments

Guides to the studio's massages

For each technique: what it is for, benefits, contraindications and how a session at Crigan Massaggi works.

Deep tissue massage on the back Illustrative image generated with AI

Deep tissue massage

For back pain, arm and leg tightness, and trigger-point work after heavy or desk work.

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Neck and cervical massage Illustrative image generated with AI

Neck and cervical massage

For a stiff neck, desk posture and tension headaches linked to the cervical area.

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Sports massage on the calf Illustrative image generated with AI

Sports massage

Before and after training or a race: recovery, muscle elasticity and injury prevention.

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Wooden tools for Maori massage Illustrative image generated with AI

Maori massage

Wooden tools: deep tissue, drainage and toning, including on highly developed muscle.

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Thai Oil Massage with essential oils Illustrative image generated with AI

Thai Oil Massage

Pressure along the meridians, friction and moderate stretching with essential oils, on the table.

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Manual lymphatic drainage on the legs Illustrative image generated with AI

Manual lymphatic drainage

Vodder method for fluid retention, swelling and cellulite: slow, gentle and relaxing.

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Ayurvedic massage with warm oil Illustrative image generated with AI

Ayurvedic massage

Traditional Indian massage for people who feel the cold or have a low pain threshold.

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Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage Illustrative image generated with AI

Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

Relaxing massage with coconut oil when you need to leave daily stress behind.

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Google reviews

4,9 / 5

average of 228 reviews

What do Crigan Massaggi's clients say?

On Google, Crigan Massaggi in Turin has an average of 4,9 out of 5 from 228 reviews. They are public and can be read on the studio listing before you book.

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Read an article and recognised your own problem? Tell Mihail Crigan about it: he will recommend the most suitable treatment at the studio on Via Monginevro, Turin.

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