sweat problem??

[Skittlez]

Hi

I am practicing massage on willing victims at the moment for my course. Problem is, I sweat so much. Anyone else have this problem?

If so what do you do??

Thanks


Kevin

 

[wuefcuvdimbiiuess]

I used to sweat a lot when learning massage too, particularly where the classroom was so hot. I'm afraid I don't have any magic solutions - I just used to keep lots of tissue or couch roll in my tunic pockets to wipe my brow as I worked.

Ali

 

[Y Y]

There is a great product on the market you get from the pharmasist called Anhydrol Forte, its for hyperhidrosis. Its a rollerball and you put it under your arms and leave it on over night, wash it off in the morning and you are bone dry! Its great, i used it through the summer and didnt sweat a bit. So thats your arms sorted... oh and its only £4.20!

You can also get deoderant crystals....

Maybe its the fabric of what you are wearing, try more loose fittng clothes.

Or the ventilation in the room?

 

[Smorby Claus]

Sometimes in the summer I wear a headband like runners wear, have come across quite a few other who do this also.

Pick a colour!!!!!!!

 

[little_ w]

Hi,

I would say always wipe the parts of your body that are sweating, including wrists, arms and face, and any part of the body that is going to come into contact with a client. Also, it helps if you maintain excellent fitness - you'll probably find you sweat less if you exercise on a regular basis. Your client won't mind a few breaks in the massage for wiping - it is much better than pulling them out of their blissful state. Hope this helps.

 

[Shantal]

Woudl agree. fitness is the biggest factor to address. But sometimes in the summer if you visit unevntilated rooms you just cant help being a bit sweaty.

 

[Corben]

Hi Thanks. Will get some sweat bands. Might pay to have a few changes of tee shirt.

I'm reasonably fit. I cycle about 125 - 150 miles per week. And sweat like buggery on the bike too.

Thanks

 

[neoplop]

it would help to shave too?i know ladies shave their underarms if they want to but why not men.

cotton clothes,loose clothes best.no polyester or nylon!!

boxer shorts maybe better then tight underpants?

Amethystfairy

 

[Hi MOM!]

Kevin, don't listen to the ladies. Keep your dignity and don't shave your body hair. Although being a cyclist you might already do so.
I think this is a serious point. I quite often get a bit of sweat on when massaging and I find wearing a cotton polo shirt and shorts helps. If you can't get away with shorts lightweight/baggy tracky bottoms are good. Also leave a good 10 minutes between clients and make sure the room is ventilated.

 

[mktmonitor]

It's inevitable, isn't it? If you're not sweating, then either the room isn't warm enough for your client, or you're not working hard enough! Or maybe you're a naturist and undressed (see naturism thread...).
Last year I went on a No Hands Massage course and its originator, Gerry Pyves, who was leading the course, talked of us thinking about pouring out gold into our clients when we massaged them. It was a very warm room and the massage is very physical and at first I was alarmed about dripping sweat on to the clients' skin. After a while, I realised that they didn't even notice - so started to think of it in terms of pouring out LIQUID gold on to my clients...