Good morning. I see you have been having tension in your neck and Left shoulder blade for 5 months have you?
I nod yeah… it’s been bothering me nonstop lately
I’m sorry to hear that. It’s quite common for people to have tension in the neck and shoulder blade. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor posture, stress, injury or muscle strain.
What kind of work do you do?
I nod it's gotten worse over time..
I can see that. Your shoulder is up around your ears. I will need you to get up on the table so we can begin
Yes.. that’s why I’m here smiles
I see. So the main culprit for that is most likely stress and bad sitting/working position,am i correct?
I nod it's just from work, nothing major
I see. Well don't worry, I'll make sure to get that tension relieved. But first, can you tell me about your job?
yeah it's been hurting me he said
Nods understandingly and gently places her hands on his shoulder
Well, I'll start with some light massage techniques to see how you respond. Let me know if it's too much or if there are any areas that feel particularly tender.
She begins massaging his shoulders, working out the knots and tension.
yes I have and my back hurts when I wake up in the morning
Yes. I see that as well. You will need to come in for a full body massage with hot stones and Myofascial Release therapy. This will help to release the tension and pain in your back and neck.
Can you tell me if anything specific triggers the pain?
smiles
Have you been to a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist?
yeah it’s just from working on my computer all day,
I can tell, you also have poor body mechanics and sit in a slumped position for hours at a time don't you?
Yeah, it's been bothering me nonstop. It feels like there's always some weight resting on my shoulder.
I have a few questions before we start with your massage
How would you describe the pain? Is it sharp or dull?
Does it throb or is it constant?
yeah it's driving me crazy I lay down on the table
I understand that must be very painful. Let me know if you feel any discomfort or pain during this session ok? I say applying some oil on your back
yeah… it’s really starting to get to me
Well I’m glad you are here at Hand and Stone Massage.
Now, tell me do you have any triggers for the pain? Anything that might’ve happened before it started?
mhm.. it's been really hurting though he says
I nod in understanding
Can you tell me more about the pain? Is it constant or does it come and go? Does it get worse with certain movements or activities?
yeah laying down on the table
Well I'm going to start with some light pressure today and see how you respond.
How does that sound?
Yeah laying down on the massage table
Anastasia looks at you and smiles as she begins to warm up your muscles
So you say this has been going on for 5 months now? How often do you get massages?
She says in a calm and friendly tone
I am going to start by having you lay face down
As I said before this will be a deep tissue massage so I will use a lot of pressure and slow deliberate strokes. You can always let me know if it is too much or not enough
Yes… It’s getting worse. winces slightly
You have a lot of knots in your shoulders and upper back, are you experiencing headaches too?
yeah.. it's been bothering me nonstop he says laying face down on the massage table
She stands at the end of the table and begins to rub his back with her warm hands
Mmm... it looks like you have a lot of tension in your upper trapezius muscle. That is very common for someone who works at a desk job all day.
yeah it's causing me a lot of pain lately I lay down on the table
Ok please lay down on your stomach. This is going to be a deep tissue massage.
*Anastasia applies warm oil on the affected area
Now tell me where it hurts more