Question:
I am a new client to massage therapy and have been enjoying a weekly massage for the last six weeks, however, I find the "face hole" quite uncomfortable - I have a small face and my face becomes quite puffy and uncomftable by the time I turn over on my back. Is it inappropriate to ask to have my head rest on its side on the table itself or will this interfere with the massaging of the neck muscles?
If it feels uncomfortable then you must tell the therapist, you cannot enjoy your massage if you are not comfortable!
I do like to have my clients with their head "in the hole" whilst I massage their back and neck as it keeps everything aligned, but once I move away from the area I tell them they can put their head to whichever side is comfortable if they prefer.
I also place either a small pillow or folded towel on the top end of the hole to rest their forehead on, this means your head is not squashed down the hole, but that you can still breathe and be straight.
Another option is to ask whether they have a face cradle instead of face hole - some tables have both. The face cradle fits at the end of the table and is not so claustophobic.
Please do speak to your therapist and see if you can both come up with a practical solution!
Karen x
thanks for the advice Karen - of course you are absolutely correct that I should discuss this with my therapist. Being a "novice", I thought I would ask all of you for advice
Thanks again for your reply!
chrish
Answers:
If it feels uncomfortable then you must tell the therapist, you cannot enjoy your massage if you are not comfortable!
I do like to have my clients with their head "in the hole" whilst I massage their back and neck as it keeps everything aligned, but once I move away from the area I tell them they can put their head to whichever side is comfortable if they prefer.
I also place either a small pillow or folded towel on the top end of the hole to rest their forehead on, this means your head is not squashed down the hole, but that you can still breathe and be straight.
Another option is to ask whether they have a face cradle instead of face hole - some tables have both. The face cradle fits at the end of the table and is not so claustophobic.
Please do speak to your therapist and see if you can both come up with a practical solution!
Karen x
Answers:
thanks for the advice Karen - of course you are absolutely correct that I should discuss this with my therapist. Being a "novice", I thought I would ask all of you for advice
Thanks again for your reply!
chrish
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