Updated: Jan 5. Massage therapists are trained to be a little like Sherlock Holmes. We not only work out what you need from your massage through chatting to you, we also observe Our training and extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology also mean that we can figure out a lot of what we need to do during the massage to make you feel great. Here are some of the things that massage therapists can tell about your body without you saying a word. Parched bodies also have tender trigger points , especially in the upper back area.
A good massage therapist will notice this and may gently suggest you drink more water at the end of your massage. Tight glutes and legs, that tell-tale forward roll of your shoulders and a weak lower back are all signs that you sit at a desk all day staring โ most likely โ at a PC screen.
If this sounds familiar, regular massages will certainly help and Ripple can deliver them right to your office while you remain seated and fully clothed. More on a massage in your office here. At other times however there are no outward signs โ but, during the introductory chat, anxious clients will often give us information that indicates stress and worry are at play. When the massage begins all the signs are there. Our poor muscles become taut and tense during stressful times, especially so in the shoulders, nec,k and head.
Constant muscle tension causes aches and pains too so there are usually some tender areas as well. Some easy tips on how to ease stress are here.
We can see where your bra strap has been cutting into your shoulders and we can feel where those poor muscles have tightened as a reaction to the pressure. Take the opportunity to be properly fitted next time you purchase a bra โ your shape and posture will benefit and your back and shoulders will love it too. That far-forward posture is a dead giveaway as are the hunched shoulders.
