Massage therapy, also known as Swedish massage, is the most common form of massage therapy in the United States.
Massage therapists use long, smooth strokes, kneading and other movements focused on superficial layers of muscle using massage oil or lotion.
Massage therapy improves circulation by bringing oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues.
It relieves muscle tension and pain, increases flexibility and mobility, and helps clear lactic acid and other waste, which reduces pain and stiffness in muscles and joints.
People get massage therapy for relaxation or for a variety of health conditions: Back painInflammatory conditions such as arthritis and tendinitis
Stress relief and stress-related conditions
Headaches and migraines
Muscle and related conditions such as spasms, strains and sprains
Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Circulatory and respiratory problems
Post-injury and post surgical rehabilitation
Massage therapy relieves stress. It is thought to help the body’s stress response by lowering levels of hormones such as cortisol.
Massage therapy also appears to enhance immune function.
A typical massage therapy session is between 40 and 90 minutes. Your massage will begin with a brief consultation and review of symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.
You will be asked to undress (many people keep their underwear on) while the massage therapist is out of the room, and lie face down under a sheet on a padded massage table.
The massage therapist will knock on the door to make sure you are ready. The massage therapist re-enters the room and will then adjust the face rest and pillows to ensure that you are comfortable and properly positioned. Tell the massage therapist if you are too warm or cold.
The massage therapist uses a light oil or lotion on the skin and begins the massage. A full body massage usually begins on the back and then moves down to the legs. You will then be asked to turn over so you are face up. The massage continues on your arms, legs, neck, and abdomen.
You are underneath the sheet at all times, and in North America, only the part of the body being treated at any one time is uncovered.
After the massage, the massage therapist leaves the room so you can get changed.
Take your time getting up. If you sit or stand too quickly you may feel lightheaded or dizzy.
Massage therapy shouldn’t hurt. Occasionally there is mild aching when the massage therapist applies pressure over “knots” and other areas of muscle tension. If the pressure is too strong for you, let the massage therapist know.
Most people feel calm and relaxed after a treatment. Occasionally, people experience mild temporary aching for a day.
Massage therapy is not recommended for certain people: People with infectious skin disease, rash, or open wounds
Immediately after surgery
Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation, unless recommended by your doctor
People prone to blood clots. There is a risk of blood clots being dislodged. If you have heart disease, check with your doctor before having a massage
Pregnant women should check with their doctor first if they are considering getting a massage. Massage in pregnant women should be done by massage therapists who are certified in pregnancy massage.
Massage should not be done directly over bruises, inflamed skin, unhealed wounds, tumors, abdominal hernia, or areas of recent fractures.
Don’t eat a heavy meal before the massage.If it’s your first time at the clinic or spa, arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary forms. Otherwise, arrive 5 minutes early so you can have a few minutes to rest and relax before starting the massage. Tags: surgical rehabilitation, massage table, repetitive strain injury, superficial layers, massage therapy session
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Thank you for the post Athena, you and your videos are an inspiration to my future career. I am currently in school for Massage Therapy, although I still have a long way to go. Since we cannot actually see the muscle groups in most people, how do I differentiate between the muscles. Does applying pressure to the skin allow me to do that?
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I don’t accept tips, and I probably never will. I find it unethical. Massage therapists provide THERAPY, just like psychotherapists, physical therapists, doctors, or the like. I feel, to elevate the profession, others should think twice about it. We’re not servers or bartenders, were THERAPISTS!!!!
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Im going to start massage therapy field in private college and its only 18 months and right now I practise massaging people but I can't go pass than 15 minutes. So I was wondering if this will increase when we get involved in a massage class ? and my second question is as a male who finished this course what would be the chance of getting a job after 18 months school?
Was contemplating getting a Swedish Massage, so I thought I would see what was involved. Oh my god, I'm relaxed just watching the video.
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I tip my massage therapist 20%I usually get a massage once a month and go for the Swedish massage. She does put quite a bit of work into my neck and shoulders since that is where I carry all of my stress. For about the last 15 minutes she uses the hot rocks — the heat helps loosen up the muscles.It's better than Prozac. I think I'd be a major stress disaster without my massages.
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