Frequently Asked Questions
Is deep tissue massage painful?
How is massage helpful?
Do I have to get completely undressed?
How often should I have a massage?
How is your massage different from that of other massage therapists?
How often should I get a massage?
What about massage as a strategy for aging?
Can massage help sports performance?
Is massage always appropriate?
Is deep tissue massage painful ?
No, good massage is always done within the pain
tolerance of each individual. Therefore, effective
communication is key to a pleasant massage experience.
This does not mean that the hour is filled with
constant chatter; rather it means that I will ask for
feedback as to the pressure that I am using. I use a
simple number scale to ascertain the correct pressure
for each client with 1 being almost no pressure and 10
being excruciatingly painful. Generally, most people
find the range from 5 to 7 to be therapeutic.
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How is massage helpful?
Human touch has been known to be a powerful healing
modality for thousands of years beginning with the
Chinese about 4,000 years ago. We know that massage
increases blood flow which speeds the healing process
as it oxygenates all body tissues and carries away
metabolic wastes which are then either eliminated or
reprocessed.
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Do I have to get completely undressed?
No. I ask all my clients to disrobe except for their
underpants. You will be draped the entire time and
only the part of body on which I am working will be
exposed.
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How often should I have a massage?
The answer depends completely on you; your schedule,
your budget, the kinds of activities you engage in. I
have some clients who get weekly massages, others come
2 times a month and others come on a monthly basis.
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How is your massage different from that of other
massage therapists?
Due to my interest in anatomy, I tend to be somewhat
more familiar with how the body moves than many (but
not all) massage therapists. I attempt to understand
client complaints in light of my anatomical
understanding. This fact, combined with my ability to
gently stretch all major muscle groups, makes my work
feel deeper than the kind of work done by others.
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How often should I get a massage?
This depends on a number of issues; if you are seeking
relief from chronic pain, it is probably a good idea
to have 3 or 4 massages within 2 or 3 weeks. This way
you will know fairly quickly if massage can provide
you with the relief that you are seeking.
For those who seek relief from the stresses of
everyday living and and or general relaxation, once a
week or once every other week will suffice. Ultimately
though, you’re in charge and you know your needs, your
schedule and your budget better than anyone else.
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What about massage as a strategy for aging?
With age, joints, tendons, muscles and ligaments
(bone to bone connections) all tend to lose their
natural elasticity. Stretching as a component of
Eddie’s Deep Tissue Massage can be of great benefit.
If you are interested, Eddie will teach you safe, easy
and effective stretches that you can do at home in 5
or 10 minutes that will assist you in maintaining the
flexibility that you will experience on his table.
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Can massage help sports performance?
Professional and amateur athletes both find that
massage can be a useful aid in achieving peak
performance. Restoring full range of motion and
relieving tightness both help athletes stay limber and
balanced for peak performance. Additionally, an
effective way to prevent injuries is to promote muscle
flexibility as well as balanced motion.
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Is massage always appropriate?
No. There are a few medical conditions that are
counter-indicated for massage. Before the first
session you will briefly discuss your general medical
history with Eddie and indicate any problems or
concerns that you might have. In this manner your
massage experience will be both safe and enjoyable.
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