How do I determine a massage therapist’s legitimacy? I have achilles tendinitis and a groin pull. I have want to run again and massage therapy might heal my injuries. I want both parts of my two legs massaged and I do not wanted to be ripped off.
How do I know that a massage therapist is qualified to massage my achillis tendons and groins?
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Sun S.
March 13, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Ask for certificates and business permits that is if they are registered as a business.
Lulu
March 13, 2010 at 2:18 pm
massage is not good for tendnitis, maybe cryomassage ll help in acute stage, but any way., u r not qualified to tell if he’s qualified or not, u can just meet one and ask for help and he know wha should u get and u can tell only if u feel better or not.
massagegeek
March 13, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Ask your friends or doctor for referrals. Massage is really good for tendonitis and things like that. Find a sports massage therapist or deep tissue massage therapists. Most are licensed and have training in dealing with injuries. Just ask them what their training and experience are.
kdr_cmt
March 13, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Requirements are different in different states/countries, but where I live, a massage therapist must have his/her license on display in the place where he/she practices, and anyone can request information on any therapist or any other healthcare professional from the state.
With injuries, your best bet is to either find a chiropractor with a massage therapist (many have them these days) or get a referral to physical therapy. The therapists working for chiros and PTs would be the most experienced in this line of work.