Three things I don't care about (as your massage therapist)

Last week I posted seven reasons to schedule a massage... as if you really needed a reason to schedule a massage! This week I'll make it short and sweet (and very honest).

Here are three things I don't care about:

1. Hairy legs: I probably won't notice. I definitely don't care.

2. Passing gas: I probably will notice. I still don't care. It's inevitable if you're getting massage on your abdomen, low back, or gluteal muscle group.

3. Snoring. I'll wake you up before it's time for my next client. 

Three things I do care about:

1. If you're benefiting from your massages. It takes a few sessions to see progress on chronic issues. You may need to see multiple practitioners (physician, chiropractor, physical therapist) to get a handle on what's ailing you.

2. If the pressure is right for you. I ask for feedback during the massage, but you can (and should) speak up if I need to adjust what I'm doing.

3. Self care. If you take good care of your body (between appointments), it will take good care of you. Breathe, rest, relax. In fact: take two minutes for yourself right now at Calm.com

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Best of 2013: The science (and sounds) of relaxation. REPOST

Do you remember this? In February I wrote a post about clients burping and farting during a massage. It happens. 

But why does it happen? 

Blame science. All sorts of chemicals pass through the blood stream during a massage while your body calms down and slows its normal functions. A professional therapist should handle your body's "behavior" professionally. Massage stimulates your body's parasympathetic nervous system or "rest and digest" mode. 

You are doing these things because your body feels comfortable doing these things. Think of it as a massage therapist flipping a switch that lets your body know it's okay to let your guard down for a little while.

Snap, crackle, and pop? The science (and sounds) of relaxation.

Original post: February 12, 2013

These body functions are normal during a massage:

• snore
• drool
• pass gas (yep! burps and farts are normal)
• talk (or don't talk)
• snap, crackle, and pop

Here are two simple (yet scientific) explanations for those noises (READ MORE)

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OLNEY MASSAGE

604 W. Main St. :: Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-3800 /voicemail

 http://olneymassage.com