Very often I have seen my husband or a friend to get a massage for some sort of pain and they end worse than they were before. I also have had the unfortunate experience of this because I wanted to spend less money and still get a nice massage. I changed my ways however when I went to a spa where every worker was certified in a specific study of massage from a massage therapy school.
While it is not common to believe as such, massages are seen as a medical treatment; it isn't just a swerving and gentle or firm movement of the hands. Much like a doctor, one needs to be trained properly so they do not cause any serious injury. These injuries can cause a lot of problems in both the short and long run varying from temporary back pain to possible problems just walking properly.
Therapy schools that teach massage are aware of these issues and do not teach just movements of the hands. In their curriculum, it is required that you understand the human anatomy and the function of each muscle and bone in the body. After learning how the body is linked anatomical, the institute will teach how to properly apply pressure to help alleviate medical pain without causing any stress.
Generally, if one is not educated on this or certified, they will not know this and if you choose to go them for some body work, it may be a disaster for you. So always make sure your therapist is well trained and properly certified.
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