When a therapist performs a happy tug on a muscle group, they stretch the Golgi tendon organ (GTO). The GTO normally inhibits muscle contraction to prevent injury. By rhythmically tugging, Mika Tan’s technique forces the GTO to reset, leading to a sudden drop in muscle tone. This is why recipients often laugh or sigh happily—the “happy” refers to the involuntary relief response.
Drinking water before and after the session assists the body in flushing out toxins released during the massage. happy tugs mika tan meat massage best
What makes Mika Tan’s approach the best? Practitioners who study her (admittedly apocryphal) method emphasize three unique steps: When a therapist performs a happy tug on