Massage/Questions Answered by Expert Mikey
| Subject | Date Asked |
| How to feel relaxed after a long day's walk? | 1/14/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| swedish massage & thyroid problems | 9/20/2011 |
| 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. ... | |
| Pain | 6/5/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Reflexology contraindications | 5/11/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Shingles after massage | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I recently had a deep tissue massage focused on my lower back and hip, left side. About a week later ... A: I can't say I have ever heard of a massage activating shingles before, though I do know that a ... | |
| Swelling after a deep tissue massage | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: After receiving a deep tissue massage (lying face down), I was surprised that my eyelids were ... A: Sorry to hear about your predicament but at least it sounds like it is getting better. While it is ... | |
| Giving my boyfriend a massage | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently in a relationship with a very active guy. He works out regularly, but also suffers ... A: I think it's great that you want to help your boyfriend, and that you have an interest in health and ... | |
| Massage and seizure | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Can a massage cause a seizure? I had a great massage yesterday morning. The therapist worked a lot ... A: I hope you are feeling better and had a great Thanksgiving Day. It is unlikely that a massage would ... | |
| Shingles | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a massage therapist and have shingles for the past five days, no itching or puss, blisters are ... A: Kev, I hope you feel better soon! It is safest to let a doctor decide that you are no longer ... | |
| Hives after a deep tissue massage | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to an osteopath about lower back problems. Included in the therapy was a deep tissue ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you had this reaction but I'm afraid that it is within the range of fairly ... | |
| Neck/Shoulder Pain | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: For about a month, I've experienced a pulling type pain from the left side of my neck down to my ... A: Robert - Sorry to hear you are going through all that, especially when you're trying to be good at ... | |
| diabetes and swedish massage | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: how can a Swedish massage help to diagnose and treat diabetes A: The short answer is, it can't. The longer version is massage cannot be used to diagnose or treat ... | |
| Deep Tissue Herniated Disc | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: A 60 year old woman, with no prior history of herniated disc, receives a deep-tissue massage (first ... A: I hope this didn't happen to one of your own clients! :) 1) Not at all, pain is usually an ... | |
| Pain after Massage | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a massage Sept.12 and as soon as I got off the table, felt a little pain in my left buttock ... A: It sounds like you are well on your way. I hope this experience will not sour you on massage, I ... | |
| Rash | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY STARTED GIVING THE FOOTBALL TEAM MASSAGE AND 3 OR 4 OF THEM HAVE GOT RASHES I TOUGHT ... A: Michael, It is possible for anyone's skin to react to massage or to a particular type of oil/lotion ... | |
| Pain after Massage | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a massage Sept.12 and as soon as I got off the table, felt a little pain in my left buttock ... A: Kathy, I am neither a doctor nor a chiropractor but if it were me, I would go see that osteopath ... | |
| swedish massage | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I had an hour swedish massage yesterday. She said I had several knots in my scapula and on my neck. ... A: I am very sorry to hear that you are feeling so sore! It is not typical for a mere Swedish massage ... | |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: on of my friends came to me and asked me if massage of any kind would help rid the Disease of or ... A: While I do not specialize in work with Epstein-Barr sufferers, I can tell you that no massage ... | |
| Strange little knot in back of leg | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a 30 yr. old female runner and for a while have had trouble with the tendons that run along the ... A: Maryanna, I am not sure what it is that you are describing though a Baker's Cyst does come to mind, ... | |
| hilot | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: i always feel pain in the left part of my back, including my shoulder and arm. Its what they call ... A: Mema, I am sorry but I do not speak Tagalog, nor am I trained in Filipino traditional medicine, so ... | |
| massage therapy | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: i recently when for reflexology and i had said to the therapist i always suffer from pain around the ... A: Though I am trained in basic reflexology I am not certified in it, so bear that in mind. The ... | |
| welts/candida | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had a few massages lately and each time I get swelling on my back like welts. What do you ... A: Whew! Sounds like you have had a rough time of it! Unfortunately with all those conditions going on ... | |
| massage and/ hypothyroidism | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My wife recently decided to undergo a course of Swedish Massage treatment having told the therapist ... A: Douglas, As best I can tell, hypothyroidism is only locally contraindicated for massage, meaning ... | |
| swelling | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had a few massages lately and each time I get swelling on my back like welts. What do you ... A: You didn't have any lotion at all? I would think that would be irritating in and of itself. Maybe ... | |
| swelling | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had a few massages lately and each time I get swelling on my back like welts. What do you ... A: Often a deep tissue massage will cause hyperemia temporarily, a visible skin reaction to the ... | |
| shingles contraindication | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: A gentleman has lots of other medical conditions which are all OK with massage therapy, but had ... A: It sounds like you have done your homework, which is great but there is one more bit to do. Have the ... | |
| Inner Thigh Tightness | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have inner thigh tightness and when I twist I get a snapping pain there, can massage therapy help ... A: Yes, massage can address the inner thigh muscles, called adductors. I recommend looking for a ... | |
| Deep Tissue Massage Following Pulmonary Embolism | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: On Friday a client came in for a deep tissue massage, mainly on his calves (mainly the right). I saw ... A: My advice is to only proceed with massage on this client with specific permission from his doctor. ... | |
| massage & breat cancer | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a client who has breast cancer, she had all lymph nodes in left axilla & breast area removed ... A: If I recall correctly, cancer is CI for massage while active, espcially anything related to lymph or ... | |
| warfrin and massage/reflexology | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had an elderly lady coming in for a 30 min. pamper session regularly..0nce a week for about 2 ... A: You should be fine as long as you stick to light strokes - effleurage, lymphatic, nerve strokes, and ... | |
| restrictions to a massage | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: why is nut allergy a restriction? in a massage,obviously because of almond oil,but surely there are ... A: ) Nut oils can be an issue for clients who are allergic, which is why it is good to ask a client ... | |
| severe swelling after a deep tissue massage | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am new to this site but have been trying to research an experience I just had and ended up here. ... A: I hope you are feeling better! I can't speak for Qi Gong as it is not my training, but as I ... | |
| contra-indications in massage | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: hi could you tell me why undiagosed lumps and pains are a contra-indication in swedish massage ? A: Dot, They are a contraindication because the client could have a serious medical problem that a) is ... | |
| Post massage reaction? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Recently I've had swollen and itchy soles of my feet in the 48 hours following a massage - this is ... A: I am not sure what's happened to you on those two occasions but I wonder if those massages were from ... | |
| massage after surgey | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: Now it is hard to find how to massage on a sprained or pulled or torn calf/ Achilles tendon i know ... A: ) I understand your concern about athletes returning to the their sport as soon as possible, but ... | |
| voluntary massage work | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm a student studying level 3 Swedish massage. My query is about how / where can I find voluntary ... A: I assume you mean charity or complimentary work for practice or promotional purposes? I am not sure ... | |
| Contra-indications to Massage | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I asked the question below to one of the other experts John and his reply was Sorry, but I don't ... A: sorry for the delay I was on vacation, the system seems to have let your question slip through. ;) ... | |
| The Therapist with Shingles | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Hey! I've got shingles, and it's broken out on my arm. I received the antiviral medication and ... A: Tiffany, I'm sorry to hear you are suffering from this plight! Shingles are no fun! Unfortunately ... | |
| ? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: when is a massage contraindication for thoracic outlet syndrome A: Sara, In general not only is massage not contraindicated for TOS, it is *indicated* as a treatment. ... | |
| too much massage! | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: recently, since i have the habit of cracking my neck ( i know its a v.bad habit) i have become ... A: Nancy, How much massage is too much depends on the frequency, the pressure and technique, and the ... | |
| swedish massage | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Would you consider it advisable to massage a person who has recently had a stroke? A: In short: NO! A stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain, and Swedish massage ... | |
| Contraindications to massage. | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I was hoping you could tell me why the following conditions may be a contraindication to massage. ... A: The conditions you list are contraindicated for massage for various reasons, some of which are ... | |
| sciatica | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I went to a massage therapist yesterday for sciatica. The therapist I usually go to does very ... A: Hmm I'm a bit confused. You initially said you felt no different the day after the light treatment ... | |
| sciatica | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I went to a massage therapist yesterday for sciatica. The therapist I usually go to does very ... A: Let me say right off the bat my scope of practice does not cover giving or prescribing any form of ... | |
| Releasing Occipital Muscles | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm a CMT. I see a client with extremely tight neck and shoulder muscles with constant neck pain. ... A: The hot packs sound like a winner for softening things up to let you get in deeper, but remember ... | |
| Neck Length and Pain | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a short neck, a lump at the base of my neck (Dowager’s hump I think, or just bad posture) and ... A: Laura, It is difficult for me to speak on your case without more info but my general advice is A) ... | |
| inflammation & massage | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am recovering from muscle strain and pelvic muscle dysfunction. I am months into it and still ... A: Sandra, I am sorry to say I haven't seen a case like yours before. It has certainly been enough ... | |
| hypertension & massage | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: can people with hypertension get a full body massage? if so, will the massage actually help high ... A: People with hypertension can and do get full body massage. HOWEVER, there are some caveats. The ... | |
| Arrhythmias ans Massage | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: When a client reports that they have an irregular heart beat, a pacemaker, a stent, how do I know if ... A: These were great questions, I just wish I had an authoritative answer for you. I could not find any ... | |
| lumbar back pain | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: i have pain in my lower back and have trouble standing from a seated position, a freind has ... A: sorry to hear you are having back trouble. I don't think it would be unwise to have a deep tissue ... | |
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Mikey
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Expertise
I can answer questions regarding Swedish and Deep Tissue massage, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, SOAP Charting and documentation, Ethics, Myofascial Release, NeuroMuscular Therapy, Seated Chair Massage, and human anatomy & physiology. I cannot expertly answer questions about Eastern or allied modalities such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reflexology, Polarity, Aromatherapy, or Reiki but I may be able to refer you to someone who can.
Experience
I have been practicing therapeutic massage and myofascial release for 7 years and have been an instructor at 3 Atlanta massage schools. I have worked in medical, corporate, spa, private, outdoor event, and educational settings.
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ABMP
Education/Credentials
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist (CNMT), Nationally Certified Massage Therapist (NCMT).
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