Sweating question

[itsme6922]

Ok, so I am overweight...but...even before I became overweight I was always sweating. Any heat above 70 seems to start the sweating when I add in some work. I have lost 35-ish pounds, so I'm working on the weight loss, but knowing how my body is, I will still be very sweaty. So, my question is what are some techniques I can use to help cut down on the sweating on the back primarily. The rest of my body seems to stay under control, but when we have our hands-on and I massage, I sweat. I am using a headband for my head, with another rag that I use to catch any extra...but my back is out of control.

Ultimately, it's more about me feeling bad about anyone that has to do their hands on on me. I wouldn't want to massage a sweaty back, and it's embarrassing to say something like "my back is sweaty, wipe it down with this"...and hand them a towel. I don't want to become the student no one wants to practice on : .

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions to help me out, I would really appreciate it.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Sweating question

First, get over it.

Your problem isn't unique, and some of us might consider it very common. People sweat, and your classmates will benefit from working with you while they are in school. Practice good hygiene by showering before going to school, and you'll be fine.

 

[stacielovve]

Sweating question

also you can buy an headband to cover the sweat off your face.

 

[Star Fairy]

Sweating question

A few cross-refrences:

• SWEATING during a session!
• Sweating, anyone??
• Is it ok to.........

 

[chiliredkitty]

Sweating question

Excessive Body Heat & Sweating from Head:
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=27807&p=167661

Question for the Ladies... (sweating suggestions)
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=43&t=6024

Stay cool! Don't Sweat it!
http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=5441

A few more I found...

 

[Mirroboy Nick]

Sweating question

Sorry about posting a question that has been addressed numerous times, obviously. I'm not sure how my search didn't turn up with results...I must have mis-spelled something I guess.

Thanks all for your replies.

I've started doing a little running/walking in the mornings before I go to work, so I'm hoping this will get my stamina up and my sweating down. Until I get to a point where this isn't an issue, I also put some antiperspirant down the middle of my back which seems to help a little as well as continue with the headbands and such.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Sweating question

Sorry about posting a question that has been addressed numerous times, obviously. I'm not sure how my search didn't turn up with results...I must have mis-spelled something I guess.

No worries. We're just adding them here to help.

And, we never know who else will resond that didn't in the past.

Congrats on the new exercise program.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Sweating question

When I was attending school I found I sweated early on. I chalked it up to being a bigger guy and the fact that I always sweated quite easily. But eventually I discovered the source of my sweating was more nerves than anything else, kind of a flop sweat if you will. I would sweat then get subconscious about the sweating and sweat more, kind of embarrassing I know. Once I got going and my mechanics became more fluid such as using my legs more and my shoulders less I would sweat less. Now I see about 30 clients a week on average and don't sweat a bit even when doing real nice and intense deep work on some big guy for an hour. I was surprised myself to find how little I sweated as I became more in tune with what I was doing on the table. Be sure to drink plenty of water. I also kept a hand towel handy, usually draped over the support strap of my table underneath out of sight just in case. Also, under armor make great head wraps that wick the heat away from your head. I use these when doing sports events outside they work wonders.

Eric