Need Answer to Massage!?

Question

I want massage theraphy for the pain in my lower back due to non-activity. I know of this person (female) and her husband does the "Videio" at church for worl wide distrubution. His wife, who I have never met does physical therapy all over the city. She even does house calls, and works in a saloon near me for two days per-week. She chargers $60.00 while she is in this beauty saloon, but I do not know how much for a massagw at home. I would say $100.00 per-hour. She has a van and her own table, sheets,pads, pillows, lotion, vibrators. "Tenns-unit" (electro shock)..i have never had a massage, but due to my hospital stay, and non-activity my muscles are also too the "athophy" stage. When I call for an appointment wheather it be at the "Saloon", or here I think when she sees me she will know who I am as my youngest son works in the production room with her husband.

My question is the fact that it is my lower back all the way across my waist. What will she have me do.

Answer 1

You will most likely have to remove your shirt and undershirt and lie face down on the massage table. It's no big deal.

Answer 2

I think u better take a breather b4 u jump in!

I know of people who believe, as u do, that a physical massage may solve their lower back pain or problem..........but some ended up with worse problems!

First, u need to have a medical.........including n x-ray........to determine the cause of your back pain.

Second, get professional advice b4 u embark on a massage course.

Third, check out which pysio-therapist gives the best massage (dont eye a woman familiar to u n dream of having just her doing it 4 u!)

Fourth, your home may not be the ebst place to have a massage.........not her place (i.e. the woman u had in mind). Sometimes......a hot dip in a sauna or steambath prior to a massage will help your muscles to relax n benefit more from the physio......................so also may be wearing a warm-up pad or body-wrap for 10-15 minutes prior to the rub is good 4 u.

........or even some light & mild stretching (under supervision) would help prior to the massage.

Whatever it is u choose ...........remember......your body knows best.............if you feel pain, discomfort or muscle distress........ stop..........n rethink your needs again.

I would adivse all that u do be 'supervised' (.....not necessarily by a doctor at all times.......) by a professional all the while............ be coz.........u have only one back..........one spinal column.......n one pair of legs.

.................if u screw up..........u dont have a spare!

Take care........n get well soon!

Answer 3

massage therapy has you lay there while she manipulates your muscles.