I was browsing in one of the massage groups on LinkedIn and found a massage blog site I like. Pia Poulsen is a massage therapist in France, and her blog gives good advice on massage and self-care for a number of different conditions. Her most recent post is on wry neck (or torticollis). Check it out!
http://www.starkeys.com/blog/
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Abs
Yesterday, two of my clients requested abdominal massage as part of the overall massage. I was surprised, because most people never ask about it. I don't include ab massage usually, mainly because it is an area people tend to be more sensitive about (both exposing it, and having it touched). However, I love receiving ab massage, and the one client with nausea reported an immediate benefit from the massage. So perhaps it needs to be included more often.
It helps with nausea and cramps, digestive issues, and just plain feels good. For women, just to reassure you, the breasts are covered with a pillowcase or towel first before the sheet is lowered to uncover the ab region.
After the massages, I attended a core class, again focusing on abs. Doing massage (or many other occupations and sports), core strength helps tremendously. So I started this class once a week in November. By the end of December my waist was 4" smaller (hooray) and I have been having fewer problems with indigestion, so my digestive system is working better. And it has helped in my work, too. I can feel my body mechanics improving, which will lead to a longer massage career.
I love the little synchronicities of life. Anyway, if you enjoy or need abdominal massage, and come to see me (or your regular therapist) and we don't normally do that, please ask!
It helps with nausea and cramps, digestive issues, and just plain feels good. For women, just to reassure you, the breasts are covered with a pillowcase or towel first before the sheet is lowered to uncover the ab region.
After the massages, I attended a core class, again focusing on abs. Doing massage (or many other occupations and sports), core strength helps tremendously. So I started this class once a week in November. By the end of December my waist was 4" smaller (hooray) and I have been having fewer problems with indigestion, so my digestive system is working better. And it has helped in my work, too. I can feel my body mechanics improving, which will lead to a longer massage career.
I love the little synchronicities of life. Anyway, if you enjoy or need abdominal massage, and come to see me (or your regular therapist) and we don't normally do that, please ask!
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