Massage therapy is for every age group. From pregnancy to the elderly, the benefits of therapeutic touch reach everyone.
Little people need not be forgotten. They get tired out and stressed just like the rest of us. Although they may not have knots in their back(but often do), they certainly can carry stress, be it from school, playgrounds, developmental changes, or home life. Offering them a sense of self care from an early age is a commendable way to begin their journey of healthy body and body image.
As early as infancy, massage can be introduced as a complimentary approach for the whole family and the new baby. Mothers and fathers are able to enjoy the bonding opportunity through the one on one contact. Grandparents and older siblings can partake as well.
Infant massage instruction is offered to parents seeking natural, efficient way to bond with baby. Classes are run with the parent practicing on the infant as the RMT demonstrates on a doll.
Babies that receive massage are known to sleep better, be more content and experience an added boosted immunity. Nurturing touch through massage also helps reduce fussiness and colic.
In an infant class, parents or caregivers will be taught how to notice the cues baby gives when they have had enough of the treatment. Massaging a baby (or anyone) against their wishes is strongly discouraged. Only welcomed massage is healthy massage.
Massage enhances mental, emotional, social, physical and brain development through positive, appropriate touch.
Children are also inclined to benefit from massage therapy. They are more likely to participate in the treatment than adults, such as through story telling and imagry.
Dealing with injuries at an early age can potentially prevent long withstanding accumulation of problems so often seen on the massage table with adults.
Just as with adults, the proper protocol for offering massage includes the practice of asking permission to the baby or child. Although this may seem odd at first, establishing this routine leads to future development of the young client’s self confidence, creating and maintaining healthy body boundaries that will carry them throughout life.
It is important that the RMT and parent practice permission-based massage each and every treatment. When selecting a therapist to massage your child, be sure to check if they honour this procedure.
Pediatric massage has added value with children coping with long term illness. Having the option to pick which body parts to be treated, not treated or even to say no to the session entirely enables the child a sense of empowerment during a time when so much procedure is mandatory.
A half hour appointment is plenty of time for kids. Flexibility during the treatment is a must as well. A full body treatment will model that of a treatment for any aged client – that only the area being treated will be uncovered at that time.
In our ever increasingly busy lives, having a positive routine such as massage is a sure way to nurture wellness. Instil positive self care in your loved one and offer them a chance to experience a massage today.
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