Frequently Asked Questions
When should I get a massage?
When should I not get a massage?
Do I need to provide anything?
What if I'm overweight or embarresed about my body?
What happens during a massage?
Q: When should I get a massage?
A: Any time is a good time to get a massage. You don't need to wait until you're stressed or injured. Massage works wonders as preventive care for a person's body and mind. Instead of waiting until your back hurts from overwork or stress, or the headaches that start at the back of your skull begin to pound, get a massage before these things happen. A regular massage is a wonderful way to cope with stress, both physical and emotional, and to keep if from causing discomfort or harm to your body.
A: There are several contraindications for receiving a massage. If you have any of the following conditions, you should not get a massage:
· Fever
· Any type of infectious disease
· Systemic infections
· Severe cold
· Fracture, bleeding, burns or other acute injury
· Liver and kidney diseases
· Blood clot
· Pregnancy-induced diabetes, toxemia, preeclampsia/eclampsia
· High blood pressure (unless under control with medication)
· Heart disease
· Open skin lesions or sores
At your initial visit, you will be asked to fill out a client intake form. Not only does it provide Coalville Sports Massage with your name, address, and phone number, it has a place to list any underlying medical conditions.
Q: Do I need to provide anything?
A: As Coalville Sports Massage offer a fully mobile service, we provide everything needed to ensure you receive a professional, high quality massage without the stress of travelling. All you need to do is to provide a space large enough for the massage couch to be set up with room to get around both sides. The couch that is used is sturdy enough to support up to approx 20 stone.
A: You wouldn't believe how many times I've heard someone say they'd get a massage if they lost weight first or didn't have that cellulite on the back of their thighs. Don't let this stop you. You're denying yourself quite a theraputic experience.
Q: What happens during a massage?
A: When Claire first arrives at your home you'll be asked to fill out a client intake form. Don't hesitate to ask questions about anything which you're unsure, or any concerns you might have. If you're expecting something in particular from the massage, make sure this is told to the therapist. For example, if you've been having a lot of tightness in your right shoulder, and you'd like some extra attention given to it, let Claire know. If you prefer a lighter or deeper massage, make that preference known. Claire will discover your tight and sore areas during the massage, and will prioritize the time spent on these areas, and may do less work on areas that don't need as much attention. Once you've finished with the consultation, Claire will give you some privacy to get undressed – to what degree depends on what area is being treated and get on the massage table. Towels will be provided to keep you covered and warm whilst the body part that is being treated is uncovered.
A: A muscle that is relaxed will be supple and soft and won't hurt when rubbed. Muscles that are tight, and in many cases have been chronically tight for a long time, may have that "good hurt" feeling with a deeper massage. Think of that "good hurt" as the feeling you get when you stretch a sore muscle during exercise or a yawn. Muscles can be very sore from overuse or tightness, and that good hurt can become painful. A sharp pain may indicate a muscle that has been injured and has some sort of inflammation. In this case, you don't want the deep work to continue in this area. A deep massage with tight muscles may leave some residual soreness the next day.
Everybody has different thresholds of pain. The depth of a stroke may not be deep enough for one person's liking and may cause pain for another. Some people want the massage as deep as possible regardless of the soreness. Others want something much lighter, and pleasing, to help them relax rather than deeper work that might be sore. So make your preference known and give feedback at any time during a massage that the depth of the strokes is more than you'd like.
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