Roman, an experienced tattoo artist, notes that factors such as where and the size can impact your tattoo’s pain.
The Knee Ditch/Knee Area
The knee ditch is one of the most sensitive spots on our bodies, both due to flexing associated with walking or sitting or doing any daily activity and its proximity to significant nerve endings like the sciatic nerve, which runs directly down your leg.
So you must select a professional with experience working in such areas, says Ipek Sen of Fleur Noire Tattoo in New York City. She suggests choosing designs that don’t completely cover up the area – like this sun tattoo that highlights oblong shapes of elbow creases or knee caps and highlights them through playful designs like this sun pattern or simple words or quotes; add different designs if you desire. Also, make sure that proper aftercare instructions are being observed!
The Calf
Calf muscles are essential in keeping you moving and running efficiently, consisting of two muscles – gastrocnemius and soleus.
The calf serves several essential purposes, but the primary one is protecting knee and ankle joints from excessive wear and tear. Furthermore, it allows your body to contract and relax quickly and has an intricate network of valves and pumps which keep blood moving from leg to heart.
The Shins
James Mercer founded The Shins in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 2001, with their debut Oh, Inverted World marking a turning point in American culture. Their engaging 1960s-influenced power pop songwriting hit upon something in everyone’s consciousness while their music garnered mainstream exposure through Zach Braff’s 2004 indie movie classic Garden State.
Wincing the Night Away cemented their reputation as one of indie’s most consistent bands. Their distinctive sound and clever lyrics have won them legions of fans, while their music has had an outsized influence.
Tattoo designs vary significantly in size and intricateness; larger designs cause more discomfort, while smaller ones usually produce less pain.
The Back of the Neck
The neck comprises seven bones that, when joined together, form the spinal column or backbone that extends throughout most of the body. At its top is a manubrium – a large bone used as a pivot for movement and to mark some significant muscles of the body – providing support and movement at specific points along its path. Furthermore, several smaller bones and muscles support its spine.
