Massage/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| How to feel relaxed after a long day's walk? | 1/14/2012 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: If you walk for a long time, at the end of that day, you normally would feel tired, especially at ... A: The answer to your question and 'recharge would depend on 2 factors. 1/ If you are a fit person or ... | ||
| How to feel relaxed after a long day's walk? | 1/14/2012 | Mikey |
| Q: If you walk for a long time, at the end of that day, you normally would feel tired, especially at ... A: After a long day of walking, there are several good ways to relax your tired muscles. A nice warm ... | ||
| Massage | 12/8/2011 | Rachel Estelle |
| Q: I've been getting massages for many years. I recently moved and now having to look of a new ... A: In this answer, CMT = Certified Massage Therapist Thank you for your question. In most cases, and ... | ||
| Extreme lower back back after a massage | 11/16/2011 | Kathryn Merrow |
| Q: I have had 3 massages and after each one when I get up off the table to take my first step, I ... A: It sounds as though you finish your massage laying on your stomach? If so, there is a different ... | ||
| From the beginning. | 11/15/2011 | Zira |
| Q: What kinds of therapy would occur for an adult in their 20s to 30s who recently had several ... A: More than likely the hospital will just start with the basics to get the mobility going again & then ... | ||
| Working stubborn muscle knots | 11/8/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I have a good number (probably 8-10) very stubborn muscle knots in my neck and shoulder area. The ... A: Those stubborn muscle knots are actually muscle spasms. While its best to get massage as often as ... | ||
| Conflicting theories of massaging | 10/11/2011 | Eunice |
| Q: What are the conflicting theories between massaging and physiotherapy A: I think the conflicting theories of massage therapy and physiotherapy are the following (but there ... | ||
| arm pain | 10/1/2011 | Kathryn Merrow |
| Q: one month ago i fixed hangers on my kitchen wall , used manual screw driver , it took me effort to ... A: I am fine, thank you for asking! This will heal by itself. It is taking a long time so the muscles ... | ||
| massage | 9/27/2011 | Eunice |
| Q: Just started PT for a broken heel. Therapist gives me a very rough and painful massage. I now have ... A: Pins and needles is not a treatment standard in general massage therapy. I would consult a doctor ... | ||
| swedish massage & thyroid problems | 9/20/2011 | Mikey |
| Q: I recently started a therapy course which involves practising swedish body massage on one another. ... A: I'm terribly sorry to hear you got such a passive aggressive brush-off from your specialist's staff. ... | ||
| Massage for Infants with HIV | 8/24/2011 | Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT |
| Q: I'm a massage therapist and will be travelling to Africa soon on a volunteer holiday. I would like ... A: With anyone who is HIV positive, you do want to think about any possibilities of exposing them to ... | ||
| Paediatric Massage | 8/14/2011 | Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT |
| Q: My name is Liz and I'm a Registered Nurse in a Paediatric Hospital in Ireland. I have recently ... A: Paediatric (Pediatric) Massage for children with a variety of different abilities and medical ... | ||
| Sick after a massage | 8/1/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: It has been 48 hours since I received a massage and I have been sick ever since. I have had a ... A: Although rare, your symptoms are something which I have come across about a dozen times in 20 years. ... | ||
| Back pain since massage | 7/19/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I got a deep tissue massage 3 weeks ago. Five minutes after the massage, I had to bend down and I ... A: It seems that you have pulled a muscle/tendon. If its on the waistline it seems that the interior ... | ||
| contra indications of massage | 7/19/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I was wondering if you would be able to help me recognise what these contra indications are and why ... A: , I will answer your revision question one by one. Dysfunction of the nervous system You need to ... | ||
| Back pain since massage | 7/19/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I got a deep tissue massage 3 weeks ago. Five minutes after the massage, I had to bend down and I ... A: To assist you better, there is 1 things I would like you to answer. Where EXACTLY did you 'pull' . ... | ||
| Abdominal Rehab/Pain questions | 7/14/2011 | Zira |
| Q: I was wondering if you might be able to give me a second opinion on what a physical therapist has ... A: Yep that sounds about right. Massage can be used to break down scar tissue, but not necessarily get ... | ||
| troubles with BMs | 7/8/2011 | Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT |
| Q: My 1yr old has hard time with her BMs. I am only nursing no formula. She has had this issue from ... A: Everyone's body has a different schedule for elimination. Some babies may have multiple bowel ... | ||
| Adductor Pain | 6/22/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I have a client who's main complaint is hip pain and hip adductor (groin) pain, with some lower back ... A: Hope you are fine! I am sure that all the therapy you are giving is correct. I have to emphasize ... | ||
| Adductor Pain | 6/14/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I have a client who's main complaint is hip pain and hip adductor (groin) pain, with some lower back ... A: I always enjoy a challenging question! You have not mentioned the age of your client although I ... | ||
| TFL/Sartorius Strain? | 6/9/2011 | Zira |
| Q: I'm a running and about five months ago, I felt a little twinge postrun in my left hip, kind of like ... A: Sorry for the late response. Ok so the deal with scar tissue is that you have to sprain, strain, ... | ||
| Pain | 6/5/2011 | Mikey |
| Q: 2 1/2 wks ago I went in for a gift massage my wife gave me. I am/was a 62 yr. old healthy male. 90 ... A: " I'm certainly sorry to hear that your massage experience was so unpleasant for you! Do you know ... | ||
| Good massage, bad therapist | 5/30/2011 | Kathryn Merrow |
| Q: I live down in Houston. It's legal to get undraped massages here. Lately I've been getting a massage ... A: They behaved unprofessionally. I don't think you are paranoid. I'd feel the same. If you have the ... | ||
| Good massage, bad therapist | 5/29/2011 | Kathryn Merrow |
| Q: I live down in Houston. It's legal to get undraped massages here. Lately I've been getting a massage ... A: I'm with you: Find another massage therapist. For one thing, you may find someone with more skill ... | ||
| Massage and tumours | 5/27/2011 | Eunice |
| Q: Please can you cite your references regarding massage spreading cancer due to increased circulation? ... A: You can just Google and find out if there are studies, tests, experiences and references regarding ... | ||
| Hot Oil Massage | 5/22/2011 | Zira |
| Q: I recently had my first hot oil massage. I enjoyed it but I have a question. How sanitary is this? ... A: To me that doesn't sound sanitary at all. I know the oil is hot & heat usually burns off germs & ... | ||
| Scalp Massage | 5/19/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: How can the following be contra-indications to scalp massage? - Heart and Circulation Problems - ... A: I'll break up the answer in order of condition. - Heart and Circulation Problems If the client is ... | ||
| massage after marathon | 5/17/2011 | Zira |
| Q: On Sunday I completed my 13th full marathon in a good time and felt relatively good afterwards ... A: Congrats on the marathon! In all honesty I think it was a mix of your body recovering from the ... | ||
| Reflexology contraindications | 5/11/2011 | Mikey |
| Q: I'm about halfway though a clinical reflexology course. Just started my case studies and today had a ... A: If the surgery was last month I'd agree with your tutor, but 3 years ago? You can't do anything ... | ||
| Deep Tissue Massage | 5/4/2011 | Eunice |
| Q: Can a bad deep tissue massage cause you to urinate frequently for months? I had one three months ... A: I do not think that the massage has caused the frequent urination. It might just be that you have ... | ||
| Special Needs Massage | 5/3/2011 | Tina Allen, LMT, CPMMT, CPMT, CIMT |
| Q: I've worked and currently work with people of all ages with developmental disabilities, my question ... A: I am so happy to hear that you wish to expand your practice and learn more about providing massage ... | ||
| Massage | 4/25/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: Hey I was just wondering what the best massage gels/ lotions there are that give a feeling of either ... A: For professional use, massage therapists do not use gels or lotions. We normally use a blend of fine ... | ||
| Teens and massages | 4/22/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I am 14 almost 15 and interested in a massage. I have had a few mild back injuries from sports, and ... A: Massage is beneficial for all except a few who suffer from medical conditions which are ... | ||
| It gets | 4/20/2011 | Rachel Estelle |
| Q: Over the last year I've have been going for massage therapy because of chronic low back pain. The ... A: I appreciate you wanting more info. I know you think that my answer should be a yes or no answer. I ... | ||
| case study | 4/19/2011 | Eunice |
| Q: two clients in their seventies and have right amputees.They have soreness and pain in the joints and ... A: I think there are several information missing: 1. how long has it been since the amputation? 2. pain ... | ||
| case study | 4/18/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: This is a case study of a 25 year old female with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She has a mental ... A: Chronic Fatigue syndrome (CFS)(also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)) is a stressful ... | ||
| It gets "better" each time... | 4/14/2011 | Rachel Estelle |
| Q: Over the last year I've have been going for massage therapy because of chronic low back pain. The ... A: I have a very long answer for your question. But to cut to the chase i will say one thing. By your ... | ||
| wrist pain | 4/1/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: My friend has a pain in wrist caused by bending, lifting. Vein above swells, but goes back normal ... A: Wrist pain can be a debilitating condition especially when one uses their hands to work with. ... | ||
| Client with Occipital Headaches | 4/1/2011 | Kathryn Merrow |
| Q: I'm a Remedial Massage Therapist and have a client presenting with constant occipital headaches, do ... A: Do you have access to a trigger point chart or book? That would be my first stop and when I found ... | ||
| Right Side Pain | 3/28/2011 | Jeremy Lanfranco |
| Q: I'll try to be succinct but thorough in describing my symptoms... sorry if I'm too long-winded. ... A: Hope you are 'fine'. I'm sure your symptoms are causing you a great deal of concern. Being 33 and ... | ||
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Jeremy Lanfranco
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Expertise
I can answer any questions about massage. Muscle and joint pains. I am also a practitioner in Esalen massage. I am also medically conversant so I can answer any questions you might have regarding the interaction of medicine with Massage Therapy.
Experience
16 years experience as a part time massage Therapist. 29 years experience as a Dental Hygienist (full time)
Organizations
British School of Yoga Associate
Education/Credentials
RDH (Malta) BSYA(M)UK
Past/Present Clients
Look my name up in youtube to see me at work.
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