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Originally Posted by Racnad
Any hints for massaging an overweight or obese person?
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Swedish massage is pretty much the same no matter how much fat the person has. However, it is more challenging to palpate the muscles and determine where the problem areas are if you are doing more specific work.
On a more professional level, they might need help getting on or off the table, and will likely require a larger bolster under the knees when supine (face-up).
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Originally Posted by Sultana
I get Deep Tissue massage therapy, and it's literally changed my life. Have one scheduled tonight, in fact (It's gonna hurt like a motha though, I had to pause for a few months...).
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I think that your therapist is going in too deep. Deep tissue should not hurt. In the US, we have a "no pain, no gain" concept that should not be carried through to massage work. You might be stiff the next day (especially if you don't drink enough water), but never in pain.
Rolphing is a possible exception to that rule, but I've heard that even that can be properly performed without causing pain.
Sulty, you are in California, which has no
statewide regulations for massage (corrected by
divagrrl; see her post later regarding municipal regulations). Most states require 500 course hours before you can be considered a massage therapist. You might want to find someone who has taken the board exam (
the NCETMB), which also requires 500 course hours. You can find a NCETMB-finder on the link above.
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Originally Posted by sportswidow05
hmmm I wonder if I could make a day trip to you.....
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I'm in Shelton, which is close to Bridgeport and therefore the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry.
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Originally Posted by shoegirl
I've had this knot in my right shoulder off and on (well mostly on) for about the past 8 months. It feels like it's right above my shoulder blade, not sure how else to describe the location. I suppose my question is - what causes someone to develop a knot in the same place over and over again and what are some good methods for getting it out? I've never had a professional massage, but I'd be willing to try if it would help. But if there were anything I could do in the meantime to improve the condition, I'd sure love to know. Thanks! |
Knots are also known as trigger points. Trigger points form in the weak parts of muscles, so there are many common points on the body that we expect to find the trigger points. There's a lot of good information on the
Wikipedia trigger point page.
I'm guessing that the spot is at the inside top tip of the scapula (shoulder blade)? It's probably your
levator scapulae, which connects your scapula to your neck, and helps you to raise your shoulders.
Massage is definitely designed to relieve those trigger points. You also might try the tennis ball sock trick I discussed above for some relief, since static compression is one of the top methods for releasing trigger points.