How do I pick a massage therapist?!


Question: I "threw out" my lower back. I was able to intervene quickly and was able to strech and work it out with Motrin and a Muscle Relaxer. It's to the point where I can still feel some pain and tightness, but I'm able to go to work and get around fine.

I'd like to get a therapeutic massage. How do I pick a massage therapist? What kind of massage should I have?


Answers: I "threw out" my lower back. I was able to intervene quickly and was able to strech and work it out with Motrin and a Muscle Relaxer. It's to the point where I can still feel some pain and tightness, but I'm able to go to work and get around fine.

I'd like to get a therapeutic massage. How do I pick a massage therapist? What kind of massage should I have?

First make sure that all you did do was "throw out your back" otherwise a massage or any other "hands on" treatment can exacerbate the problem(make it worse). Second when choosing a massage therapist you need to make sure that the therapist is NCTMB certified. Make sure your personalities don't clash. Make sure to ask plenty of questions of the therapist. If the therapist does not inquire as to the medications you are taking even over the counter medications and supplements then you should likely see a different therapist. If the therapist makes you uncomfortable during the massage, find another therapist. Remember you are getting a massage for YOUR comfort not the therapist's comfort so if you are not comfortable with a therapist for any reason go to another. As a therapeutic massage practitioner myself I have asked clients not to return ( gave them another name for a therapist) because I was not comfortable. Plainly it is like this, finding a good therapist that is right for you and knows what he or she is doing is a bit of a trial and error. You can look for an NCTMB certified therapist in your area by going to their site and clicking on "find a therapist. This is the best place to start. www.nctmb.com
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If you really threw out your back, try physical therapy. For a massage therapist, ask where they were trained, for how long they were trained, and if they are licensed.





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