Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation in the chest that most people will experience at some point in their lives. Heartburn typically occurs at night, while lying down after a meal. Many people aren't aware that the foods they eat or certain behaviors can cause this uncomfortable condition, and therefore experience frequent bouts of heartburn. You probably wouldn't put the two together, but massage therapy can actually be quite beneficial to someone who suffers from frequent or occasional heartburn. Inquiring about heartburn during your intake process can offer your clients valuable therapeutic support in overcoming this condition.
If your clients indicate they experience persistent heartburn, consider offering them some helpful tips on how to counteract its painful symptoms. Ask your clients to recall the types of foods they ate before the heartburn struck. Suggest to them the foods they should try to eliminate (or at least consume in moderation) from their diets, and explain how/why these foods can trigger acid reflux in the digestive system, and subsequently cause heartburn.
If you've been unlucky enough to have experienced heartburn, you're fully aware of the painful symptoms it produces: burning chest pain, acid-like taste in the mouth, and pain when lying down, among other symptoms. These symptoms are severe, and can sometimes be mistaken for other health conditions requiring a physician's immediate attention. Be sure not to "diagnose" your clients with heartburn. Instead, refer your client to their doctor immediately, in case what they're experiencing is not heartburn, but actually a heart attack, as it is often mistaken for.
So, where does massage fit in? One particular modality that can be quite therapeutic is Shiatsu Anma Therapy, which focuses specifically on applying pressure to various parts of the body to achieve the desired result of alleviating the symptoms caused by heartburn. Shiatsu Therapy can aid in digestion, reduce nausea, and decrease stomach acidity.
Learn more about how you can help your clients suffering from painful heartburn symptoms.
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