20/11/18
Sports massage clinic
1 hour

In this session I massaged my clients back for 1 hour in the sports massage clinic focusing on the lower back, which has been a problem area for her recently.

What happened during this session:
During this massage today I massaged the lower back of my client as she had been complaining of lower back pain for a while. This massage session is a frequent occurrence to help reduce pain and tension in my clients back. therefore, I am familiar with the client and what medium to use, this client does not mind which medium I use on her whether I use lotion or beeswax doesn’t bother her and therefore I can alternate between the two too practice for other clients that like a specific medium.
I am confident with the pressure that my client likes now as I am able to apply less pressure on tender areas and more pressure on those that are not as tender to manipulate the muscles in the back through various massage techniques.
Working with this client has helped me to develop my own techniques and build up confidence as she gives me feedback on what went well and what didn’t go well in the session as she has been to a massage professional before.
During today’s session I also worked on the upper back ensuring the raise the scapula and massage underneath the bone to release any muscle tensions that could be causing her pain in this area. My client tends to hold a lot of tension in her shoulders and upper back which is why each massage session I have with her I ensure that I spend around 10 minutes of the session massaging these areas to help to relax her and relieve any tension around this area.

Areas for improvement: 

When done massaging the client, I need to be making sure to lower the bed so that the client can get off the bed easier. this will stop the client from falling or causing damage when getting off the bed.
When I have finished massaging the client I also need to remember to wipe the client down after massaging before they put their clothes back on. This will allow them to feel fresher as putting their clothes back on, on top of the greasy layer of lotion can cause discomfort so wiping her down before she put her clothes on, will help to keep her comfortable and relax throughout the day until she goes in the shower.

Things to remember:

1. Wipe client down

     2. Lower bed for client