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Sport and massage

What effect does a massage have after exercise?

A massage helps to keep your skin and muscles healthy. If you exercise a lot, waste products accumulate in your muscle and connective tissue. With a good massage, these substances are removed, so that you achieve better sports performance. That is why many top athletes receive a massage every day.

Can I be massaged in serious pain?

In case of muscle aches and stuck muscles you can feel free to undergo a massage. Please indicate in advance which complaints you have. Then I can give extra attention and if necessary see if something else is going on. However, I am not specialized in the treatment of serious physical complaints. In that case, I will refer you to the GP or a specialist.

How is a sports massage built?

I usually start with 'intermittent pressing' on the back, which triggers the removal of waste from the connective tissue. Then I massage the back and shoulders, I make the muscles flexible and knead where tension is stuck. In addition, I also remove the lactic acid that causes the muscle pain (if you suffer from it) and I tackle knots. Then the legs and usually the buttocks, everything according to your wishes and needs. Depending on the time, I do feet and front, including the arms.

Naked or dressed

Is a massage exposed or with clothes on?

You decide that yourself. Certain massages, such as a chair (back) massage, a polarity massage or a Thai massage, can easily be given with clothes on. A Swedish oil massage is given on bare skin, but underwear can remain on if you feel more comfortable doing so.

Most customers prefer to lie on the massage table, because you are well covered with cloth and blanket. When it's fresh, I put an electric blanket on the table so that your body stays warm. Men also usually take off their pants, so that I can also massage their lower back, buttocks and legs. Many women keep their underwear on, but do their bra.

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Music, talking or silence

I turn off my phone prior to the massage. It is nice if you do that yourself, so that you are not disturbed during the massage.

What kind of music do you like during the massage?

Usually I play peaceful classical music, sometimes relaxing new-age music especially for massage. I take into account your wishes. A massage can also take place in complete silence.

Can I talk during a massage?

You can just during a massage. Remember that massage is pure for relaxation. One person likes to talk, the other person thinks it's wonderful to be quiet and to doze off a bit during the massage. The choice is entirely yours.

Contraindications

When is a massage not sensible?

During the introduction or prior to the massage, I always ask for complaints and wishes. In the following contraindications a massage is not recommended or less recommended.

In case of heart complaints, high / low blood pressure, diabetes, chemotherapy and certain medication use consultation with a GP is necessary.
Open wounds, rashes and skin infections are avoided during a massage.
No abdominal massage is given immediately after the meal (please allow 1 to digest the meal prior to the massage).
In advanced pregnancy; treatment only after consultation with the doctor or midwife).
In case of fever, flu, infectious diseases and immediately after an operation, no massage is done. Then make an appointment at a later time.
No foot massage is given for (foot) fungus, fungal nails, eczema or open warts on the foot (s).

Hot stone massages are not desirable in certain situations:

No hot stone massage is given in case of fever, sunburn and a high outside temperature.
In case of swelling, bruising, vein inflammation or varicose veins, no stones are laid on these spots.
Heavy hair is treated with stones, but is gently massaged (due to hair follicle inflammation, Folliculitis-pili).
Stones at a low temperature are used for menstruation, pregnancy, the elderly and hypersensitive or injured skin.
People with cancer should better not undergo a hot stone massage because of the stimulating effect on the lymph system, this could promote metastases.
People who can not withstand large temperature differences, who are difficult to perspire or who are not allowed in the sauna, are advised against a hot-stone massage.