I have always had a natural tendency towards firm pressure. When asking for feedback from clients during treatment about suitable pressure, one of the most frequent phrases I hear is ‘no pain, no gain‘ backed up by the idea that the more it hurts, the better the massage.
This belief has become misleadingly linked with Sports massage at one end of the spectrum, as a more ‘serious’ type of massage, and Aromatherapy at the other end, as something ‘wishy-washy’! But this is not an accurate description of either type of massage and only causes confusion to potential clients, and frustration for therapists.
Continue reading “‘No pain, no gain!’ The myth of effective massage pressure”Effective treatment is not about applying the deepest pressure possible for the sake of it, but finding the right balance to achieve the best results for each individual.
