5 Questions To Ask Before Getting A Medical Massage

1. What Certifications And Licenses Does My Medical Massage Therapist Have?

The massage therapist should be licensed and certified. If they are not, this is a red flag that you may want to go with another medical professional for your medical-massage. You do not have to get into the nitty-gritty of what specific licensure or certification means, but if their answers are evasive when questioned about it then you know something is up! Make sure they're qualified before getting one!

Licensing requirements vary by state - in most states, Massage Therapists must graduate from an accredited program in order to sit for the licensing exam.- Certification generally involves additional training after graduating from school.

2. How Long Have They Been Practicing?

There are medical massage therapists who have been practicing for decades. Others may be relatively new to the practice, so you want to know which one is your therapist before getting a medical massage from them. The person giving you medical massage should not only have experience but also be well-trained in their field, whether they are working out of an office or doing mobile sessions at your home or another location that works best for you.

You can ask what kind of training and continuing education opportunities there are available as well as how much actual hands-on work time has gone into this professional’s career—and then do some research on those claims! A medical massage therapist who has been practicing for many years likely knows what they are doing.

3. Which Styles Of Massage Have They Been Trained In?

There are many types of medical massage treatments available. If you have a specific medical condition, it can be important to know what type of medical massage therapist has the best training for your situation. For example, certain medical conditions require deep tissue or myofascial release techniques that shouldn't be performed by someone who is not trained in those techniques.

4. How Often Do They Recommend Sessions?

The amount of time spent on one session varies based on the size and location of the problem area being treated as well as other factors like age and health status. They will also need to take into account if there are multiple issues present at once, which may mean more than one treatment per day until all of the medical conditions are resolved.

5. What Are The Possible Side Effects?

As medical massage therapy is a type of medical treatment, the same general questions you would ask any other healthcare professional still apply. A medical massage can be risky and has potential side effects so it’s important to ensure that your medical massage therapist is very familiar with possible risks and side effects associated with medical massages. This way they will know what not to do in order to keep their patient safe during the process as well as after as some reactions may continue for hours or days post-treatment.

If you have concerns about your health then this should also be shared with them before beginning your session so they are aware and more able to care for you appropriately if necessary. For example, someone who has diabetes might need special precautions taken when giving them medical massage therapy treatments.

It's important to ask questions from a medical expert because you want to be sure that they understand the nuances of your medical conditions and how massage can actually help. Your therapist should know if there are contraindications or areas of pain where medical massage is not safe for you, in addition to having an understanding about what medical conditions would benefit you more than others. For example, someone who has arthritis might find great relief with deep tissue work but it would probably do more harm than good for someone who had just gotten surgery on their knee.

We hope these questions have given you some insight into what to ask when meeting with a medical massage therapist. If you’d like more information or want to speak with our team of experts, give us a call today!