Massaging children

RE: Massaging children

Apart from his mother being there at the consultation and during the treatment as he's under 16, with Swedish Massage you should be fine - just make sure he understands he has to tell you if the pressure is comfortable.

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FBx

RE: Massaging children

You might find this information by the FHT helpful.

[link= http://www.fht.org.uk/whats/a_treating_children.htm ]http://www.fht.org.uk/whats/a_treating_children.htm[/link]

Lesley

RE: Massaging children

Hi all
If it wasn't someone I knew then yes I realise parental consent with them being present would be the norm. I shall treat this asthat sort of situation.

I always ask any client of mine if the pressure is ok, and as pointed out more so for a child, I think I would be very aware of this anyway.

As he is only 13 do you think 20 mins in total is enough, 5mins on fronts 5mins on backs of legs.

Deb379

RE: Massaging children

Hi Deb,

I would also ask whether the boy himself actually wants to have his legs massaged - 13 year old boys can be a bit awkward - has his mum discussed it with him?? I would still insist she was present, friend or not, or another adult.

I would also think that 20 minutes would be sufficient, again dependant on the child and how the massage goes.

Good luck,

Karen

RE: Massaging children

Hi Deb

Children are just small adults, the treatments are basically the same though you will find they respond a lot quicker, if you are working tight muscles they still need to be cleared, so you can only treat each person regardless of their size on what they need to receive in each treatment (babies are the general exception to this one) 🙂

RE: Massaging children

Thanks for all your advice, a lot of it I already felt but wanted to check.

I will check with his mum whether her son is happy with this when she rings me tonight, she is one of these mum's who is over protective!

Thanks again
Deb379