Massage Routines

There are many massage routines and massage techniques that a massage therapist can perform on a client, depending on the client's reason for the massage and his/her health condition.

I am including some sample massage routines so that you, as a client, will have an idea of what to expect from a massage therapist.

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Back Massage Therapy Routine 
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Foot And Leg Massage 
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I am also including this section for new massage students and new therapists so you will have knowlege of a basic routine for various situations.

If you are interested in becoming a massage therapist, check out massage schools in your area and go by and talk to an administrator about starting classes.

Before you can give a massage, it is important for you to learn about proper body mechanics.

Most of the clients coming to you will ask for a relaxation massage, at least at first.

If your client is pregnant, it is important to know how to give a good pregnancy massage to her.

And once she has had the baby, your client may want to know about baby massage, which has become a very popular parent/child bonding experience. You as the massage therapist would not actually

What if your client is the athletic type? Learn about sports massage. Believe me, it will be appreciated by your athletic clients.

Therapeutic chair massage routines will address various problems your client has with his/her back, the forearms and hands, the shoulders or the neck.

As a massage therapist, some of your work will take place on a massage table, instead of the massage chair.

The back routine for the massage table is lengthy and really works out all of the sore muscles. It feels wonderful and puts many clients to sleep.Performing the back routine on the table gives the massage therapist full access to every part of the back.

Another routine that is great for the massage table is a foot massage. A massage therapist would not be able to comfortably reach the client's feet. But if the client is lying on your table, no problem. Clients love foot massage. The foot routine is easy.

If your client is having pain in the legs, you will need to know how to soothe the leg muscles.

A soothing routine for tired, hurting legs is this calf massage. This is also something that is suitable for a massage table.

Abdominal massage is a must for the table. Massaging the abdomen is especially helpful for clients who experience constipation. There are some good massage techniques for helping the client with this often chronic problem.

You may be called upon to massage elderly clients. The elderly have special needs, such as their skin being so much more fragile than younger adults so much care needs to be given to them.

Another area of special concern are clients with a terminal illness in hospice care. Massage therapists can help to make their final days as comfortable as possible.

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