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Mobile Massage In York – FAQ’s

Massage in York offers mobile massage in York and the surrounding area. I am an experienced, fully qualified massage therapist and if you’re in need of a massage, I will come to you. If you want information on how to book a mobile massage click here. Or keep reading for answers to the most frequently asked questions. 

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Why Have A Mobile Massage?

If a hectic life is giving you stress or you’re struggling to get about due to back pain or an injury, the last thing you want to do is fight your way through York’s endless traffic or walk any further than absolutely necessary to get treatment. A mobile massage from massage in York is the answer. Available from 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week, you can book a massage to fit in with your schedule.

What Does A Mobile Massage Involve?

Besides taking place in your home, a mobile massage is like any other massage and can involve different techniques to suit your needs. This includes a Swedish massage for relaxation, insomnia treatment, a boost to your immune system and numerous other benefits. Click to find out more about Swedish Massage.

Deep Tissue Massage and Sports Massage are for treating pain or injuries. Whether this is back or neck pain from prolonged computer work or a strain from sport or working out. Or rehabilitation to help improve flexibility and mobility after recovery. Click to find out more about Deep Tissue Massage or Sports Massage.

If you aren’t sure what type of massage your need that’s not a problem. Whether you’re wanting general relaxation or something more specific such as an area of tension or injury, we can decide together which would be best.

Do You Use A Massage Table?

Massage Mattress Used By Massage In York
| The massage mattress I generally
use for massages

A massage table is what you will commonly find in a massage salon. While I do have one to use when necessary, I mainly use a massage mattress. Not only do many people find them more comfortable they take up less room, so you don’t need such a large open space.

Does A Massage Hurt?

Despite what many people believe, a massage does not have to hurt to be effective(1). For optimal results, when treating injuries or addressing knots, a deep tissue massage will prioritize muscle relaxation. If the level of pressure is causing you pain or too much discomfort you are unlikely to be relaxed. In the unlikely event this is the case during your massage don’t be afraid (or too polite) to say so.

Do You Provide Oil, Towels etc?

Woman Having Massage In York
| Sports massage can treat chronic
back pain

Just like you wouldn’t expect to take your own towels to a salon, a mobile massage is no different. I provide everything that is required. However, if you wish to use your own towels, as some people prefer, you are welcome to do so. Also if you have allergies you might want to provide an oil that you know is suitable.

Do I Need To Complete A Health Questionnaire?

Completing a brief consultation form is necessary before the massage begins but this does not affect your massage time. This information helps to ensure your safety and well-being by identifying any potential risks before your massage. It also needs to be done for insurance purposes and only takes a couple of minutes. Alternatively I can email you the consultation form in advance if you’d like to complete it at your convenience.

Is a Mobile Massage As Good As Massage In A Salon?

The qualifications and training required to offer mobile massage are exactly the same as a massage offered anywhere else. I have a diploma in massage therapy and originally began massaging in 2005. I also qualified as an advanced personal trainer in 2008 and these qualifications cover all aspects of health and fitness. They include client lifestyle and fitness assessment, nutrition and weight management, and postural analysis. This helps me diagnose the causes of many problems and offer advice on how to prevent their return after massage.

A mobile massage is also more private and more convenient than in a salon. And when they’re finished you don’t have the hassle of getting home, you’re already there!

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Book A Mobile Massage

If you’re looking for a massage therapist in york and would like to book please contact me on 07713 250352 or email david@massageinyork.co.uk. Includes sports massage, deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. For more information on booking click here

Swedish Massage Benefits And What To Expect

A Swedish massage is what most people imagine when they think of a massage and it has many benefits. A single session has been proven to provide measurable effects (1). This includes boosting the immune system and providing relaxation and stress relief. Plus if you’ve never had a massage before, a Swedish massage is an excellent introduction.

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What Is Swedish Massage?

Massage can be traced back over 5,000 years to ancient India, with Swedish massages being developed in the 1850’s. They were intended to improve circulation, ease muscle tension, improve flexibility and help the body to get rid of waste products. There is a variety of different strokes involved, but exactly which are used depends on what you and whoever is giving the massage agree is necessary.

What Is A Swedish Massage Like

A basic full-body Swedish massage will help with relaxation by easing overall stress and tension in muscles. It will also have a calming effect on the mind as it helps to remove toxins from the body and reduce your blood pressure and heart rate. The massage therapist will generally start on the front of your shoulders and work down the body and then your legs. With you then laying on your front the massage will continue back up your legs, lower back and then finish on your upper back and neck area.

However, a massage can be restricted to certain parts of the body. A good example is the neck and shoulders, which are common areas of pain and tension. In this case you start on your back so the front of your shoulders and neck can be massaged, which can be especially beneficial if you work at a computer or do a lot of driving. After this you turn over so the back of your neck, shoulders and upper back can be treated. Tension here can cause pain between the shoulder blades, tightness in the neck or even headaches and migraines.

Other common areas of Swedish massage are the back of the thighs and lower back, the front of the thighs and hip flexors, or the calves and shins. But it really just depends where you feel you need relaxing.

What Is A Swedish Massage For?

Stressed Woman Before Swedish Massage In York
| Massage has been shown to reduce stress and relax muscles

A Swedish massage can have many benefits. The most obvious is a feeling of relaxation and a reduction of stress and anxiety. Along with this is a feeling of less tension in your muscles as the two are very much related, with overall flexibility improved as a result. This can in turn help with sleep issues, whether this is getting to sleep, waking throughout the night or waking too early. The quality of your sleep will also improve.

Other benefits include a boost to your immune system, which has been proven in numerous studies. This is partly related to an increase in blood circulation. A Swedish massage also improves circulation of your lymphatic system and gets rid of toxins. This can help with water retention and feeling “bloated”.

Strokes Used In Swedish Massage

A Swedish massage can involve several different strokes, though not all of them will be used in every massage. As always, the decision is with me, the massage therapist and you, the client.

Effleurage

Effleurage means, to touch lightly, and is the most common stroke used in massage. It involves sweeping the general body part rather than concentrating on a specific area. For example, effleurage will usually be used on the entire back in order to warm up the muscles. Then different techniques, such as petrissage, are used on the lower, mid and then upper back.

Pettrissage

Woman Having Swedish Massage In York
| Petrissage is used to gently relax muscles

Petrissage comes from a French word meaning, to knead. This technique is deeper and involves more pressure. It is used to compress and squeeze underlying muscles to help relax and work out knots. It is similar to a deep tissue massage but less intense and more relaxation focused. If you are wanting a Swedish massage purely for relaxation, this technique can be left out.

Percussion

Percussion techniques involve hacking, chopping and cupping. These are just slightly different ways of gently “striking” muscles with different parts of the hand. This helps to relax your muscles and break down adhesions beneath the skin. It is a lot more relaxing and enjoyable than it sounds and is sometimes used at the end of a massage as a way to reinvigorate you. However, if you want a Swedish massage to help with stress or sleep soon afterwards, percussion can be left out.

Stretching

As the name suggests this involves stretching various muscles and can be either passsive stretching or PNF stretching. Passive involves you staying relaxed while the stretch is applied, while PNF stretching you gently push back against it.

Both will further increase flexibility and reduce tension. Although stretching isn’t generally part of a Swedish massage but can sometimes be useful.

Swedish Massage Summary

If you haven’t had a massage before, a Swedish massage is a good introduction. It is also an excellent way of finding out where your particular areas of tension are and where you hold stress. But if you are unsure whether you would benefit most from a Swedish massage or something else, just send me an email and ask.

Book A Mobile Massage

If you would like to book a mobile massage in York please contact me on 07713 250352 or email david@massageinyork.co.uk. Includes sports massage, deep tissue massage and Swedish massage. For more information on booking click here