When I just started been a professional therapist, providing massages for mum and dad was quite a challenge. They would shyly decline my offer as they felt that doing massages is how I make a living and they feel bad to impose on me. Another reason was, just like most of the Asian families, kids (in my generation) usually do not express gratitude or love by having body contact with our parents example like hugging . Thus their thought of me massaging them, felt a little odd and uncomfortable but after multiple attempts of offering and with lots of persuasion eventually they gave in.
These days, obviously it is so much easier and I can tell that every time when I just pull out a chair from the dining table with one hand and with cushions on the other hand, a big smile display on their face and spontaneously they will eagerly adjust their sitting position, arrange those pillows themselves and getting ready for my massage hahaha. ( I roll my eyes). I try my best to arrange a short session of 20 to 30 minutes weekly or fortnightly. I believe this is a wonderful way to show my love and care for them, at the same time I can regularly check on their physical well being (I think you must agree with me, some elderly always try to avoid doctor when they are not well. Usually is because of the medical cost or simply feel too troublesome to deal with it) . Another awesome advantage is during the massage session I get to spend more quality time with them and naturally the relationship we have are getting stronger and stronger.
Most of the time, I prefer to offer them the massage session 2 hours after their meals. I will focus on areas like head, neck, shoulders, arms, upper and lower back. By kneading, pressing, squeezing and pounding. Like all effective massages, it definitely helps their improve circulation of their blood and fluid, loosen up those tension and stiffness. With regular sessions needless to say it will strengthen their mobility and flexibility.
To conclude, at their age nothing is more important than to maintain their health and have a peaceful life style.
Most of the time, I prefer to offer them the massage session 2 hours after their meals. I will focus on areas like head, neck, shoulders, arms, upper and lower back. By kneading, pressing, squeezing and pounding. Like all effective massages, it definitely helps their improve circulation of their blood and fluid, loosen up those tension and stiffness. With regular sessions needless to say it will strengthen their mobility and flexibility.
To conclude, at their age nothing is more important than to maintain their health and have a peaceful life style.
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