Morning Massage

[Kracker]

Has anyone ever read or heard anything about the effects of an early morning massage?

Id like to offer it as a service, but I am having a hard time finding information on the benefits of having a massage first thing in the morning.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Kristin B]

Morning Massage

Has anyone ever read or heard anything about the effects of an early morning massage?

Id like to offer it as a service, but I am having a hard time finding information on the benefits of having a massage first thing in the morning.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Depending on the type of massage done, it certainly could be envigorating. Using tapotement and other energizing techniques (stretching) would be good. Possibly using a "morning blend" of aromatherapy oil/cream. As far as effects, there are always the obvious...increased circulation, ROM, stress levels are down.....God, that would be a GREAT way to get up in the morning! Sign me up!

Steph!

 

[Cappy]

Morning Massage

At the beginning of my MT career, I had a client who, in addition to being an octogenarian, was dealing with spinal stenosis and arthritis. He requested his appointment at 7 am, & I traveled to his home 2x per week. This client had been receiving massage as a means of dealing with his stiffness & pain for nearly 20 years by the time I started working with him. He absolutely swore that morning was the best time for him to have massage, as his most difficult time of day for stiffness and soreness was upon waking.
I didn't do any techniques that are considered "invigorating", necessarily. I mostly did basic swedish for the upper body, with more detailed work for him through the low back, hip flexors, glutes, and adductors (since his stenosis was in the lumbar region) with lots of stretching of his thighs & legs. He reported a decrease in stiffness and pain following the massage, and claimed the days he had massage made it easier for him to do his morning stretching, walking & swimming. I noticed significant improvements in his posture, and ease of movement. Before the massage, he walked slightly hunched, shuffled his feet, slowly and obviously in pain. After the sessions, he was always standing straighter, walking more easily & more quickly than before, and was SO happy.

I also have a monthly trade arrangement, and I usually get my massage in the morning. I go to my trade's office, I get to be her first client of the day. She gets to schedule the rest of her day, then, at the office. I think this is a GREAT way to start my day. I am an early riser, and usually if I get my massage at 9am, I have already even done tai chi already before my session. I try not to drink my morning coffee before my massage, since I do like to "zone out" when I am receiving massage. Even though I usually get massage to relax, this does not make me laze about for the rest of day. In fact, quite the opposite, it encourages me to get out & do something in my great-feeling body.

 

[conservativegirl]

Morning Massage

Good old John Harvey Kellogg detailed benefits and drawbacks to early morning massage in his 1987 tome - Art of Massage.

Aids digestion, elimination, etc. if you can find a copy of it - mine's in the massage room downstairs & I'm too lazy to go down there & get it to post from - you can read more about benefits of specific time of day massages --- early morning benefits certain things, late in the day/early evening benefits others - according to Kellogg...

not much direct help, but, a resource worth checking out even though it is over 100 yrs old :massage:

 

[aeroqueen]

Morning Massage

I have a good handful of regular clients who find morning massage to be both relaxing and invigorating all at once. I have noticed that many people who enjoy the earlier appointments tend to be seniors, and find that it helps relieve stiffness and arthritic pain, making it easier for them to go through their day.
Just a thought.

 

[thecharleslloyd]

Morning Massage

JH Kellogg - 1897 not 1987

Those of my clients who receive AM massage also tell me that AM massage helps them digest meals better and have increased circulation in their extremities... fwi

 

[Erick28]

Morning Massage

I open at 8 AM and I have 2 weekly clients who like to come early in the morning. I am guessing it would be not different than those who like to workout in the morning

 

[stacy]

Morning Massage

I notice at the student clinic at school the earliest morning regulars are mostly seniors. I think it's a great way to start the day!

 

[The Great Michael]

Morning Massage

Wow - i'm not even sure I'd be ABLE to give a massage at 7am!! Lol!

 

[Luann]

Morning Massage

Wow - i'm not even sure I'd be ABLE to give a massage at 7am!! Lol!

Try 6am! lol

 

[basement cat]

Morning Massage

I think a massage in the morning would make you relax, yet pumped up. It's a good headstart especially for a busy day. I've found a routine online,

1. Start with a big stretch in bed. Put your arms behind your head and stretch your arms and legs away from each other as if two forces are pulling you apart. Breathe in deeply as you stretch, count to five, release and repeat.

2. Place your hands either side of your head so your fingers are covering your scalp. Your palms should be about level with your temples and your fingers should be spread out so that the whole of your head is covered.

3. Start to squeeze your scalp, applying pressure and making slow circles with your fingers. Move your fingers together in the same direction, first clockwise, then anti-clockwise. This movement should be slow and deep - not like a vigorous shampoo! Continue for at least 30 seconds.
4. Change position so that your hands are at the back and front of your head. Spread your fingers out and again make slow circles on your scalp, lifting the tissue and moving the skin. Continue for at least 30 seconds.
5. Now move one hand to the side of your head and rest your palm on your temple for support. With the other hand, use your index, middle and ring finger to rub your scalp in a zigzag motion keeping your three fingers flat against your head. Repeat on the other side, then use both hands to work through the middle of the head.

6. Finish by vigorously tapping your scalp with your fingertips (if you prefer, you can use relaxed fists to gently tap your scalp). Increase the speed of the tapping until you fell a pleasant warmth spreading all over your scalp.

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