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Professional massage therapists adhere to strict ethical and professional boundaries. Massaging the groin area is generally considered inappropriate and outside the scope of a therapeutic massage. Any discomfort or unease in this regard should be communicated to the therapist immediately.
These include direct manipulation of the spine, the front of the neck, and any visibly injured or inflamed areas.
Never touch the client's genitals or anus. Clients can only provide explicit consent to have their genital area and gluteal cleft exposed for the purpose of Massage Therapy during childbirth.
Here's another way to massage the inner thigh. Lock the leg you are working on by putting your foot under the receiver's knee. Then roll your foot as you press the inner thigh with the ball of your foot. Sit closer for more pressure. Go up and down the inner thigh. Happy Massaging!
The area of the upper inner thigh, either in front or back, is an area that is also rarely touched. More specifically, the therapist never works within two to three inches of the genital area at the inner thigh, as doing so may evoke sexual stimulation, fear or both.
One of the first red flags in a massage session is a lack of communication. If the therapist doesn't take the time to ask about your pain points or preferences before starting, that's a sign of trouble.
Certain skin conditions, such as open wounds, burns, rashes, or contagious skin infections (like impetigo or fungal infections), should not be treated with massage. Even non-contagious skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema may be aggravated by massage if not handled carefully.
Points on the body that we do not massage are: The spine, as it can be irreparably injured. The abdomen, especially when it comes to pregnant women or people with stomach and abdominal diseases. The head, when there is an injury or other factors including inflammation and swelling.
During the massage, your therapist is likely to ask you to turn over. For example, when they have finished working on your back and are now ready to begin working on your arms or front of your legs. Your therapist will inform you what is about to happen.
Most regular massage therapists do not offer prostate massage, but you might be able to find a certified prostate massage therapist to work with. You may also want to look for someone who is trained in tantric sex practices to do prostate massage.
Do you have a regular massage therapist? If so, just come right out and ask him/her if they would be comfortable working on that area. Perhaps a note from your doctor—to explain exactly what the injury is/how it occurred, not to 'prove' you have an injury—may help, so the therapist knows how to work the muscles.
A patient attempted to treat his groin pain, in this case, psoas tendonitis, and placed the gun in the area where the femoral nerve, artery, and vein reside. Not only is it contraindicated to use the device on the injured, inflamed psoas tendon, but the risk for vessel and nerve damage was high in this area.
There are many variations of massage therapy principles and practice. One intriguing development I have witnessed is the growing trend of schools to avoid presenting massage techniques upon “sensitive” body regions. These areas include the abdomen, pectoral region, gluteal region and medial thigh.
Blood vessels such as major veins and arteries are a massage area of caution. A good rule of thumb for massage therapists is to avoid applying pressure anywhere that you can feel a pulse.
Here are key indicators to be aware of: Unwanted Touching: Any contact that feels inappropriate or goes beyond what is necessary for the massage. This includes touching private areas without explicit consent.
Changes In Behavior
The therapist might seem more flirtatious, and even seductive. You might find the session dwells on personal conversations, instead of focusing on treatment. Changes in body language might not be immediately obvious, but they can indicate a shift in the relationship.
Yellow Flags: The Psychological Side of Pain
They don't point to a serious physical problem but indicate that psychological and social factors might be making pain worse or prolonging recovery. Basically, they highlight the risk of someone developing chronic pain or disability.
Overuse: Overworking and compensating using the inner thigh muscles, likely from weakness of hips and trunk, can cause them to become tight and impact the pelvic floor muscles' ability to function properly.
It's a perfectly normal phenomenon that depends above all on morphology. Indeed, every body is unique, and the shape of thighs varies from one person to another. Some women will naturally have thighs that touch, even if they're slim, while others, who are rounder, will have a space between their legs.