Lost in Massage

Third Shift

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's been a long time since I've done shift work, but once you do, you never forget it. Trying to stay alert when your body says it is time to rest is no joke, especially on the dreaded third shift.

Tags: Third Shift

Category: General

I Spy...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Remember that game you played on long car trips? Some parents suggest playing this game as soon as a child complains of boredom.

Tags: Moles

Category: General

Phantom Pain

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Occasionally I see a client who is an amputee suffering from phantom pain. Unfortunately, my client lost a hand as the result of a car accident in childhood. Pains in the missing hand along with a cramping sensation are the annoying symptoms that pop up from time to time. I usually do a full body massage, but sometimes the client will request just a hand massage if pressed for time.

Tags: Phantom pain

Category: General

Gargoyle Feet

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

That's what a friend implied about someone's feet after we had worked out. I did not have the pleasure of seeing or touching those feet personally, but think I would have found them a real challenge.

Tags: feet

Category: General

Deluge

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A couple of days ago I drove carefully to work in an intermittent rain storm. Once I got out of the car, the skies opened up.

Tags: Rain

Category: General

Light as a Feather

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever had that feeling? I have and to me it feels like drifting on a cloud.

Tags: Feather

Category: General

Is It Too Late?

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Oh no, you are running late!! Whatever the reason, you just cannot make it on time. Like many massage therapists, I usually schedule clients with a 30 minute break between appointments. That break gives me time to discuss the session with the client and write my chart notes. I also have an opportunity to eat or drink something, take a bathroom break, check the phone for messages, and get the room ready for the next client.

Tags: Schedule,late

Category: General

I feel something....

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What the heck was that? Several clients have asked me about it at the end of their sessions, but I find more are asking about it during the massage. Sometimes they are not sure if they are feeling my finger, knuckle, elbow or ...?

Tags: NMT,occiput

Category: Massage

Category: Human physiology

Let It All Out

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

About a month ago I had a client who cried during and after massage. I immediately stopped what I was doing to see if the client was in physical distress and to ask if I needed to stop the session. My client asked for a tissue, said there was no pain, and wanted the massage to continue, saying she felt much better. Once the session was over, the client teared up again. She stated she was very surprised by the onset of tears.

Tags: tears,tension

Category: Massage

Category: General

Sitting down? Try this.

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Assume a slouching position. Some of us are already in that position, right? See how your lower back is rounded and your head and neck are falling forward? See how your head is forward of the center of your shoulder and your center of gravity has shifted.

Tags: Posture,stretching

Category: General