How to find a therapist
If you want to get a deep tissue massage, it is important to work with a qualified massage therapist.
Here are ways to find a massage therapist:
- Ask your doctor or physical therapist for a referral
- Search the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork’s [10] database
- ask friends and family for a recommendation
- use the America Massage Therapy Association’s database
Several considerations to bear in mind when you evaluate prospective massage therapists include:
Credentials: Inquire about the therapist’s credentials and confirm that they are authorized to provide massage treatment in your region. The majority of states in the US have laws governing the field of massage therapy.
Focus area: Deep tissue massage is not a speciality of all massage therapists. While some specialize in one or two, others have training in numerous. Ask if deep tissue massage is available and what kinds of ailments they have expertise addressing.
Cost: Find out how much each session will cost and whether there are any cost-saving options available, such a sliding-scale option. Additionally, you might want to inquire with your health insurance company about whether massage treatment is covered, particularly for certain diseases.
Conclusion
People who engage in physically demanding sports, like jogging, or who have an injury or persistent discomfort should benefit most from deep tissue massage.
Swedish massage is kinder and can be a better choice if you have a low pain threshold or need to relax stiff muscles. If you have a health issue, talk to your doctor before trying deep tissue massage.
References
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[2] https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mateusz_Romanowski/publication/304572952_Deep_Tissue_Massage_and_its_Effect_on_Low_Back_Pain_and_Functional_Capacity_of_Pregnant_Women_-_A_Case_Study/links/5785f39008aef321de2c380d.pdf
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[4] https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/what-is-arthritis
[5] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435
[6] https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer
[7] https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-a-swedish-massage
[8] https://www.aor.org.uk/what-is-reflexology/
[9] https://www.healthline.com/health/cranial-sacral-therapy
[10] https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-certification-board-for-therapeutic-massage-and-bodywork