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Therapeutic massage
medical massage · back massage · massage therapy · physio massage
A massage therapist works your muscles with their hands. It eases tension, improves blood flow, and helps you recover.
For back and neck pain, after injuries and surgery, for tight muscles, and during recovery from illness.
⏱ Duration: usually 20 to 40 minutes per session, and a course is usually about 10 sessions
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Referral. Massage is usually prescribed by a doctor, who says which area to work on.
- Food. Do not eat a heavy meal for an hour before and right after the session.
- Skin. Take a shower. Do not put on cream before the session, unless the therapist asks you to.
What to bring
- Your referral
- A towel or sheet, if asked
- Comfortable clothes
How it goes
- The therapist asks how you feel and where it hurts
- You undress to uncover the area and lie on the table
- The therapist puts on oil or cream
- First gentle stroking, then kneading of the muscles
- At the end, gentle movements again, and you rest a little
What you'll feel
- Warmth and relaxation
- Tight spots can feel unpleasant. This is normal
- If it really hurts, tell the therapist right away
- After the first sessions, your muscles may ache for 1 to 2 days
Afterwards
- Do not get up quickly. Lie still for a couple of minutes
- Drink water if you want to
- Do not go straight out into the cold
- If you feel worse after a session, tell your doctor
Common questions
Should massage hurt?
No. It can feel unpleasant, but strong pain is a sign to stop. Tell the therapist.
How many sessions do I need?
Usually a course of about 10 sessions. The doctor decides the exact number.