massage after a long haul flight

[Ranger4402]

When is it safe for someone to have a massage after a long haul flight? a client of mine has asked for a 90 minute massage on the day she flies back from her holiday.

 

[Pompal 09.]

massage after a long haul flight

As long as they don't have circulatory or clotting issues, it's not contraindicated. More problematic would be flight delays, which might result in a no show/no call.

 

[-~~Rain~~-]

massage after a long haul flight

Just a thought...
Whenever I take a long trip I usually end up getting sick after I get home.
I just assume it's from being cooped up in the plane with a bunch of sick people with that yucky recirculated "germy" air.

IF I get a massage when I am coming down with something it seems to hasten the illness - I get sick fast and furious.

So - you just might want to mention to client that some people react to a massage like this.

I witnessed a teacher at my school go ahead and get a massage when she was pretty sick with a cold. A couple days later whe was out with pnuemonia.
Could be coincidence, but I'm just sayin' it's something to consider.

Otherwise, I think getting massage after a trip is a wonderful idea. Airline seats are not made for normal people and everyone I see has neck and low back discomfort after a long trip (not to mention foreign beds...). A little lymph drainage is beneficial for some too. Go ahead a schedule her and see how her body reacts.
If there is any problem then she will know to schedule the day or week after return next time.

 

[Kim M]

massage after a long haul flight

When is it safe for someone to have a massage after a long haul flight? a client of mine has asked for a 90 minute massage on the day she flies back from her holiday.

Like Breathe said unless there is some contraindication go for it. I have clients that always book me for the day they get home from long trips and international flights. It's a great way to help with the often deleterious effects of a long journey.

Squashbloom makes a really good point about self care.