Booking your first massage can be daunting, here’s what to expect.
To start with, we’ll go through a form detailing your full medical history, including medical conditions, any previous injuries, surgeries, etc. We’ll also cover any symptoms you have that are not yet diagnosed. This gives us a safe foundation to start the treatment. Some conditions are contraindications, such as anything as yet undiagnosed, or a new condition that is not yet controlled. Those receiving cancer treatments can have a massage, but from a specialist oncology massage therapist, and the same applies to pregnancy, you should see a trained therapist.
Please complete the medical form at least the day before your appointment.
I will use towels to cover you, but most people feel more comfortable in shorts. For women, if I need to work on your back, it’s easier to wear a bra that unclasps at the back. Dignity is important, and modesty is maintained throughout.
At the start of the treatment, I’ll spend a few minutes looking at your posture, your mobility and movement. This is especially useful if you are coming in with an injury.
It might be necessary to re-book you with Nat Broad Physiotherapy if your injury or symptoms need a physio assessment before treatment. This is to make sure that massage is suitable for you, especially if the picture of symptoms is complex. We can do that during your appointment, so the process is simple and straightforward.
Now the hands-on part begins. Communication is key, and the treatment works best if you continue to let me know how something feels, especially if it’s painful. ‘No pain, no gain’ is banned in my clinic! Working through high levels of pain is detrimental and ill-advised. We are probably doing more harm than good. We will work in a comfortable pain threshold, you should be able to bear it!
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