Foot pain
A medical massage session is unlike a relaxation massage in several ways:
- You, the client, stay alert and often help throughout the session.
- It is rare for the whole body to be addressed in one session- usually the specific problem area only will be worked on. An hour can be spent on the feet alone for foot pain, or the neck and shoulders for rotator cuff problems.
- An assessment or evaluation will generally take place at the beginning and end of the session.
- The whole session will not necessarily be hands-on massage, but may include exercises and stretching as well. Exercises are an essential part of the treatment between sessions.
- You usually wear workout clothing. Depending on the goal, you may sit up or recline on the table.
