Client questions - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-29T07:15:15Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/categories/client-questions/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noMassage and Ketamine Therapytag:massageprofessionals.com,2022-12-20:2887274:Topic:4425132022-12-20T00:49:56.619ZKristina Wulbernhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/KristinaWulbern
<p>Hi all. </p>
<p>I am wondering if anyone has had any experience working with clients who have just had ketamine therapy. I have a client who would like to come for a massage right after her infusion on the suggestion of the clinic where she is receiving it. I don't have any experience with this and am wondering if anyone out there has any insights. Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>Kristina</p>
<p>Hi all. </p>
<p>I am wondering if anyone has had any experience working with clients who have just had ketamine therapy. I have a client who would like to come for a massage right after her infusion on the suggestion of the clinic where she is receiving it. I don't have any experience with this and am wondering if anyone out there has any insights. Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>Kristina</p> Clients who want deeper pressuretag:massageprofessionals.com,2016-07-22:2887274:Topic:3595032016-07-22T23:11:09.618ZAmanda Rhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/AmandaRubenstein
I'm just starting my career as a massage therapist and I seem to be getting a lot of clients who want deeper pressure than I feel I can give. I often feel like I'm giving as much pressure as my body can take and even that starts hurting my hands and arms. I was wondering if anybody else had these issues when first starting out? I know I can use my elbow and forearm, etc but it is often on their neck that they want more pressure so I'm not able to use my elbow.
I'm just starting my career as a massage therapist and I seem to be getting a lot of clients who want deeper pressure than I feel I can give. I often feel like I'm giving as much pressure as my body can take and even that starts hurting my hands and arms. I was wondering if anybody else had these issues when first starting out? I know I can use my elbow and forearm, etc but it is often on their neck that they want more pressure so I'm not able to use my elbow. Ethical Question...tag:massageprofessionals.com,2014-12-09:2887274:Topic:3449052014-12-09T19:59:25.536ZMary Geitnerhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MaryGeitner
<p>I'm in the beginning few months of my massage practice and this morning I worked on an old acquaintance who found me on a recent LinkedIn update about my new work. He got 1.5H massage; great session. He, his wife and daughter and my family and I have had a friendly relationship -- however that turned for the worse a few years ago. </p>
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<p>They moved out of country and he and I stayed in touch via email: some work, some catching up, a lot of stories shared and encouragement...etc. We…</p>
<p>I'm in the beginning few months of my massage practice and this morning I worked on an old acquaintance who found me on a recent LinkedIn update about my new work. He got 1.5H massage; great session. He, his wife and daughter and my family and I have had a friendly relationship -- however that turned for the worse a few years ago. </p>
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<p>They moved out of country and he and I stayed in touch via email: some work, some catching up, a lot of stories shared and encouragement...etc. We asked about ea other's family and all was well! Our friendly relationship greatly upset his wife, however, who has a history of borderline personality disorder, good days/bad days, and more. Out of respect for her, but not because I felt we were breaching any boundaries or anything like that, we severed communication. I heard later that he and his wife were separated. I hadn't spoken to him in four years or so when two weeks ago he reached out with a hello and asked about my being able to help him w a rotator cuff injury...I accepted and we made the appt for this morning.</p>
<p>Before the session I learned that he and his wife are still together (on and off for years, apparently) which ordinarly woudn't matter at ALL btwn client and practitioner, but I got scared that his coming for massage with me would be kept secret from her (but it's his life, right?, and I don't know the details (and didn't ask!) about his marriage, etc.) and I want to avoid hurt feelings, etc. but then felt overly protective and like this force "had a hold on me" and got angry that she could control my life, decisions, etc. ALso, I have a great deal of respect for myself and her and them and kind of just want to avoid any potential upset or drama. There was no sneaky vibe or antyhign like this, just an honest declaration that they were off and on again and staying together for kid, etc. and we left it at that.</p>
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<p>Selfishly, I would like to help him; I am growing my clientele and experience, and I want to trust that we're all adults and things will be OK here! I am in the process of writing him an email expressing my concerns and considering that the ethical thing to do may be to refer him to antoehr LMT. I then thought I'm making a bid deal about this and I shouldn't...so now I'm just kind of all over the place and felt the need to reach out and ask for support before I send ANYTHING so I'm clear, professional and solid in what I want to say, if anything, in this situation.</p>
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<p></p> Language barrierstag:massageprofessionals.com,2014-03-31:2887274:Topic:3382022014-03-31T16:56:59.035ZStacey Breslinhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/StaceyBreslin
<p>So aside from having my own private business, I also work at a resort where we see a large variety of clients. To many of them, English is their secondary language. I had a client yesterday who spoke little to no English. This happens alot and I was thinking, wouldn't it be nice if there was a book or website specific to different professions with translations? Yes I know I could go online and check translations but I come across many different languages and I also work 7 days a week, I…</p>
<p>So aside from having my own private business, I also work at a resort where we see a large variety of clients. To many of them, English is their secondary language. I had a client yesterday who spoke little to no English. This happens alot and I was thinking, wouldn't it be nice if there was a book or website specific to different professions with translations? Yes I know I could go online and check translations but I come across many different languages and I also work 7 days a week, I simply do not have time for this. So does anyone possibly know of a book or website that may have this? It would be great to be prepared for client intake, figuring out exactly what they want/need, explaining the service and how to get on the table, etc.</p> I need some help with a client:tag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-10-11:2887274:Topic:3320982013-10-11T15:14:02.197ZAshley Masonhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/AshleyMason
<p>I have a client who had a stroke over the summer, she has been cleared to have massage by her doctor as the stroke was from estrogen. Anyhow while she was in the hospital she had a procedure done and her neck and Left shoulder has not felt the same since. She is experiencing a lot of pain in the upper trap, rhomboid, and levator scapula muscles. When she turns her head she is experience a clicking. </p>
<p>Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I may want to try, so as to help…</p>
<p>I have a client who had a stroke over the summer, she has been cleared to have massage by her doctor as the stroke was from estrogen. Anyhow while she was in the hospital she had a procedure done and her neck and Left shoulder has not felt the same since. She is experiencing a lot of pain in the upper trap, rhomboid, and levator scapula muscles. When she turns her head she is experience a clicking. </p>
<p>Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I may want to try, so as to help relieve the pain and clicking.</p>
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<p> Thank you in advance, no suggestion is a bad one, I want to hear how you would handle this to help her.</p>
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<p></p> Deep Tissue Causes Toe Itch?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-08-07:2887274:Topic:3262002013-08-07T18:01:46.052ZPatrick Smithhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/PatrickSmith752
<p>I have a client who experienced intense itching in her toe when I was stripping her ITB and quads. It was immediate cause and effect: strip --> itch, strip --> itch. Does anyone have any information, research on massage and itch-like symptoms? I'm wondering if the strokes stimulated the nervous system in a way and caused an itching-like sensation in her big toe. Thanks for any information!</p>
<p>I have a client who experienced intense itching in her toe when I was stripping her ITB and quads. It was immediate cause and effect: strip --> itch, strip --> itch. Does anyone have any information, research on massage and itch-like symptoms? I'm wondering if the strokes stimulated the nervous system in a way and caused an itching-like sensation in her big toe. Thanks for any information!</p> How to treat acute pain / Quadratus Lumborum besttag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-05-10:2887274:Topic:3199402013-05-10T03:32:32.972ZBarbara Groplhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/BarbaraGropl
<p>I'm relative new in this forum and find at quite interesting. I've worked as a massage therapist for 1.5 years. My favorite style is trigger point treatment and deep tissue. I don't apply much pressure on trigger points.</p>
<p>How do you help clients best with acute pain especially when it comes from the Quadratus Lumborum which seems to be especially sensitive.</p>
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<p>Thank you very much for your advice,</p>
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<p>I'm relative new in this forum and find at quite interesting. I've worked as a massage therapist for 1.5 years. My favorite style is trigger point treatment and deep tissue. I don't apply much pressure on trigger points.</p>
<p>How do you help clients best with acute pain especially when it comes from the Quadratus Lumborum which seems to be especially sensitive.</p>
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<p>Thank you very much for your advice,</p>
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<p>Barbara</p> Hot Flashes?tag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-05-09:2887274:Topic:3197952013-05-09T15:24:38.855ZAmanda Barphttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/AmandaBarp
<p>I've got a couple of women going through menopause that keep getting hot flashes during massage. Almost as if the massage is triggering the hot flashes. Any thoughts on why this might be?</p>
<p>I'm doing my best to regulate room temperature, and to uncover them as much as possible once they start having the hot flash. It's getting to the point where at least one of them is anticipating getting hot flashes during the massage and it's making her not look forward to coming…</p>
<p>I've got a couple of women going through menopause that keep getting hot flashes during massage. Almost as if the massage is triggering the hot flashes. Any thoughts on why this might be?</p>
<p>I'm doing my best to regulate room temperature, and to uncover them as much as possible once they start having the hot flash. It's getting to the point where at least one of them is anticipating getting hot flashes during the massage and it's making her not look forward to coming in. </p>
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<p>Thoughts?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Amanda</p> Rib Captag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-02-23:2887274:Topic:3072122013-02-23T00:14:17.416ZPamela M. Kinghttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/PamelaMKing
<p>Has anyone heard of a rib cap? Client of mine came in for a session and had inflammation around intercostal on right side on the bottom of rhomboid area. Client stated her chiropractor and personal trainer both stated she may have a rib cap. Client had no explanation for problem, injury or excessive training, ect. per chiropractor or trainer, but they suggested a rib cap? Can anyone explain what this is? I have been an LMT for 12 years and have not heard of this until my client came in…</p>
<p>Has anyone heard of a rib cap? Client of mine came in for a session and had inflammation around intercostal on right side on the bottom of rhomboid area. Client stated her chiropractor and personal trainer both stated she may have a rib cap. Client had no explanation for problem, injury or excessive training, ect. per chiropractor or trainer, but they suggested a rib cap? Can anyone explain what this is? I have been an LMT for 12 years and have not heard of this until my client came in for her session and told me what her Chiro and PT stated. Can not find any research for this.</p> Client seeing multiple massage therapiststag:massageprofessionals.com,2013-01-24:2887274:Topic:2998642013-01-24T23:30:05.779ZSheryl Mattershttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/SherylMatters
<p>I was asked to do Swedish massage on a client who is being treated by another therapist using deep compression and deep tissue for a frozen shoulder. This treatement has caused pain lasting up to 4 weeks, bruising and swelling. </p>
<p>I performed a Swedish Massage 36 hours before the client returned for another deep tissue session. I was not made aware that the client intended to continue with deep tissue work which was causing prolonged pain. </p>
<p>My questions are: Am I doing this…</p>
<p>I was asked to do Swedish massage on a client who is being treated by another therapist using deep compression and deep tissue for a frozen shoulder. This treatement has caused pain lasting up to 4 weeks, bruising and swelling. </p>
<p>I performed a Swedish Massage 36 hours before the client returned for another deep tissue session. I was not made aware that the client intended to continue with deep tissue work which was causing prolonged pain. </p>
<p>My questions are: Am I doing this client harm or good? Is there an ethical boundary issue involved here?</p>
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