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Answers for the Following Questions:
- No pain no gain? Is the massage only effective if it hurts?
- Do I need a specific reason to have a registered massage therapy treatment?
- Do I have to take all my clothes off?
- What am I suppose to do during the registered massage therapy treatment?
- Is it normal to be sore after a registered massage therapy treatment?
- Can anyone have a registered massage therapy treatment?
Massage Therapy Windsor – All Your Questions Answered
In this article, I hope to answer the questions that you have been thinking about, but just have not got around to asking. Before someone comes in for a massage, these questions will ease your mind and understand the Registered Massage Therapy process. We aim to bring you the best Massage Therapy Windsor experience possible.
What Our Patients Are Saying
“I really enjoyed my massage today. The massage therapist has a calming personality. I tried a massage a few years ago out of town and they were so high strung it was hard to relax. Thank you for finding a good Registered Massage Therapist here in Windsor ” – Dave
Question #1: No pain no gain? Is the massage only effective if it hurts?
No, not necessarily. Every person is different, some people need deeper pressure and some need lighter pressure. The registered massage therapist will begin the massage therapy treatment with lighter pressure to warm up the soft tissue to allow the soft tissue to loosen and be prepared for deeper pressure. It is important to communicate with the registered massage therapist throughout your treatment, don’t be afraid to let the registered massage therapist know if you would like the pressure to be deeper or lighter. If the pressure is too deep there is the risk of muscle soreness lasting more than 24-48 hours, and the risk of bruising, so open communication is key to receiving a beneficial registered massage therapy treatment. There are some registered massage therapy techniques that can cause some discomfort, but the registered massage therapist will explain this to you, and will ask you to never let them go over 7 out of 10 on a pain scale (10 being the most pain you have ever experienced). Remember the registered massage therapist wants your feedback, so they can provide the best treatment for you. We aim to bring you the best Massage Therapy Windsor experience possible.
Question #2: Do I need a specific reason to have a registered massage therapy treatment?
No, not necessarily. Some people will have specific concerns that they want addressed, and some people will not have any concerns or symptoms. Even if you do not have any concerns, a registered massage therapy treatment is still extremely beneficial for you. The largest organ in the human body is the skin, so even just with light touch and applying lotion you are providing care to the largest organ in your body. With registered massage therapy you are designating time for your body to relax, which will decrease your stress levels. This is extremely important because research is finding that stress can lead to several chronic diseases. By allowing your body to enter into a state of relaxation during the day, it helps prepare your mind and body to rest, allowing you to sleep better at night. Registered massage therapy helps increase circulation, which is great for your soft tissue, your body will function better and feel better with increased blood flow. By receiving a registered massage therapy treatment, there may be tight or sore muscles you were not aware of, so it is a great way to have your soft tissue assessed.
Question #3: Do I have to take all my clothes off?
No. The registered massage therapist will let you know that you can undress to your comfort level. This means that you can wear as much clothing or as little clothing as you wish. The registered massage therapist will explain that when treating a specific area it is more effective to have contact with the skin and apply lotion directly on the skin in order to work on the soft tissue. The registered massage therapist will recommend removing any clothing, undergarments or jewelry that would get in the way of the area being treated, however it is completely up to you whether you want to remove your clothing or not. The registered massage therapist will leave the room and give you time to undress and get on the table. Also know that you will be completely covered with a sheet, and only the area being treated will be undraped. The registered massage therapist is a professional and is only focusing on how your soft tissue is responding.
Question #4: What am I suppose to do during the registered massage therapy treatment?
This is your time to relax. If the registered massage therapist needs to place pillows under you, or needs to move your head/arms/legs they will do that for you. If you wish to talk to the registered massage therapist during your treatment you can, or you can just relax and listen to the peaceful music. Some people like to fall asleep during their treatment. The registered massage therapist will let you decide; they will chat with you or let you relax in a quiet environment. The registered massage therapist may need to ask you questions or instruct you to do something during the treatment. It is important to remember to fully breathe during the registered massage therapy treatment. Breathing will relax you, which will help your muscles relax and soften. If you are holding your breath your muscles will be tense, causing tightness and discomfort, this will make it difficult for the registered massage therapist to loosen and work on the soft tissue. If the registered massage therapist is performing a technique that causes discomfort they will encourage you to breath to help decrease the pain and prevent you from tensing up.
Question #5: Is it normal to be sore after a registered massage therapy treatment?
You may feel a little sore afterwards, especially if it was the first time you received a registered massage therapy treatment, or if you haven’t had a treatment in a while. It’s just like exercise; your body needs to adjust to registered massage therapy treatments. As you continue to have regular treatments your soft tissue will respond with less soreness and you may require deeper pressure as the soft tissue becomes accustomed to being worked on. The soft tissue may be tight and restricted; so as the registered massage therapist manipulates the soft tissue, blood is flowing back in the area, the tissue is being stretched, and knots may be found in the muscle. You will become more aware of the area once it’s been worked on, so you may notice some discomfort. The muscle soreness should not last more than 24-48 hours after the massage, if it does than you know the registered massage therapist worked too deeply too quickly into the tissue, so let the registered massage therapist know this on your next visit so they can adjust the pressure. The registered massage therapy treatment can cause dehydration, so just like exercise it’s important to drink lots of water after the massage. This will hydrate the soft tissue, which will help to decrease any soreness that you are feeling.
Question #6: Can anyone have a registered massage therapy treatment?
Registered massage therapy is great for individuals of all ages. Registered massage therapy is beneficial for many diseases and conditions as it can help to manage the symptoms experienced with certain conditions. There are some conditions in which registered massage therapy is not advised, however the registered massage therapist will discuss your health history with you, and will be able to determine whether registered massage therapy is appropriate for you.
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