One of the most FAQ’s I get as a therapist is: “Do your hands get sore from doing massage?” Most of the time I can confidently say “no”.But unfortunately some weeks are harder than others. And sometimes my technique slides a little. As with any one who works a skill, you develop strength as you practice. I’d say it’s conditioning. When I am out of practice, that’s when I feel it. After coming off of a vacation…
RSI’s (Repetitive Strain Injuries), carp. tunnel syndrome, arthritis all can be helped alleviated by massage. And can limit a persons career. I believe in my own medicine. I do self massage, and like to trade with other therapists often.
I appreciate all the helpful people that are making the difference. A great book on this subject that I believe is a textbook in some massage schools is Save Your Hands, by Lauriann Greene, CEAS, Richard W. Goggins, MS, CPE, LMP and Janet M. Peterson, PT, DPT
Thank you Miss Greene. Your input has been an occupational life-saver for me.
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Coming soon to the world of massage therapy, a peer reviewed journal. Release is scheduled August ‘08, with new releases following quarterly.
The International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork will feature new discoveries in research, education and practice. Great news! the IJTMB is open access via the web.
This exciting new development is made possible by the Massage Therapy Foundation. And future credit is due to the many researchers and clinicians from all fields of medicine submitting their work.
Thank you to all who are making this happen.
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A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
-Robert A. Heinlein
One of my associates was asking me the other day about my brand of massage. What is it that I do or “How I do” . What is unique about my work, or what is my work philosophy? I’d have to say that I had to think that through a bit because all massage is unique. Massage instructors know, you can demonstrate a technique to 10 people and get eleven or more different strokes. The strokes may differ in pressure, speed, application, body stance… Massage is very much an art and science.
So, collectively I have grown my experience from working under chiropractic doctors, with other therapists and by performing massage. Working across the demographic spectrum, I have developed my own methods that follow the scientific, studied approaches to the “rub down”.
Even though I am certified in neuromuscular therapy and I read textbooks, participate in training seminars, keep up my CEUs…who cares? That is not what I do or who I am per se. So, what do I do? What’s my massage philosophy?
Simply, I treat others, the way I want to be treated.
When I get a massage. I want the therapist to be focused on me, my needs and my goal for the session. Whether it be to help ease pain, relieve stress or a headache, or simply get a break from it all–I want to trust my body with someone who has my interests in mind. Yes, I help ease sore muscles but what’s important is that I help others get great massages (in my humble opinion).
Be blessed and get a great massage. You deserve it.
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