If you have a sore back, tight neck, painful shoulder, suffer from headaches and just generally stressed then you may be considering getting a massage. There are many different styles of massage available and choosing a suitable therapist can be extremely confusing.
If you are experiencing pain or stiffness from an injury, you may need a remedial massage therapist. This type of massage has been shown to aid in healing and to provide relief from pain. Many times when the body experiences an injury, a natural defense system is to protect the injury by stopping the muscles around it from moving. They act almost like a splint to keep the area immobilized.
When this happens, the muscles can become stiff. A massage therapist can work these muscles and get the blood flowing more freely again. Choosing a therapist who is experienced in this type of massage can be found in several different ways. You may ask for a referral from your doctor. Another idea is to ask the nurse that
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This is going to be one of the key ways of finding the right massage therapist. If they give unsatisfactory answers to your questions then move on. The importance of trusting your body to someone cannot be stressed enough. If you do not feel comfortable with the person you are talking to, it would be best to keep looking.
Ask whether they are licensed, recognised by health funds and insurance companies. Does the therapist work from professional rooms or out of their home? Do they come to your home? As with any occupation, there are different types of education that can qualify one to become a massage therapist. You will need to find out exactly what type of education and training the therapist you are considering has had.
Professional massage therapists will need your medical history before planning a therapy that is right for your needs. They should ask for this information before the first session. The medications you are taking are another