Today I went for my replacement massage. When I showed up at the spa everyone was so nice. I had a very nice woman named C. She immediately asked me if there was anything she should know about. I told her I had RA and I had bruises. Since Monday I have had bruises come to the surface on my arms and legs from the other massage. I told her to be gentle on my joints and my bruises. I said I would let her know if I felt pain.
She started the hot rock massage. She backed off when I told her. We chatted the whole time. She was very nice. It was a bit different than other hot rock massages I have had but it was fine. When I told her how the other guy put oil on my face and on my eye lids she made a funny face. She said she had never heard of anyone doing that! I didn't like it since I have Sjogren's and my eyes get so dry. It took me days to get the oil out of my eyes.
The massage was fine. It wasn't the best but it was far from the worst. She was sweet and that made up for it. She was so worried about hurting me. With all these bruises it was hard not to.
Before the massage Brenda and went for our final bike ride. We had fun riding around.
After the massage we went over for sandwiches at this cute little sandwich shop. Best sandwich around.
Until tomorrow...
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Monday, March 31, 2014
HORRIBLE MASSAGE
Today Brenda and I went for massages. Brenda had a mint therapy massage and I had a hot stone massage. That is my favorite type of massage. Those lovely hot rocks heating up my body.
Well, today was a different story. I booked my massage the way I always do. I tell them I have RA and ask if they have anyone who has experience with RA. Then when I get to the appointment I make sure I say it again. Then when the masseuse takes me in the room, I ask them if they have any questions and tell them where it hurts. Today I did my usual routine. The masseuse seemed disinterested. This should have been a sign. He asked me if I have ever had a hot stone and I said yes. He said his was different. That should have been a sign.
Then the massage began. The face massage was fine. Then he began getting rougher. The massage part wasn't necessarily rough, a little hard maybe. What was rough was when he moved or adjusted my parts. So when he wanted my foot to move from one angle to another, he didn't softly move it. He grabbed it and harshly moved it to where he wanted it. But remember, I am on a massage bed with my eyes closed and don't know what he is going to do. So suddenly he touches my foot and moves it. It is so unexpected that it is a shock. Then he is giving me a hand massage and he is really pushing on my hands and joints. I told him "soft". He said "what". I said "softly". He stopped touching my hand. The same thing happened on my feet and arms. He had to keep telling me to relax. I wonder why.
I wanted to get up but I had 5 pounds of rocks on me and I was naked. I waited it out and all of a sudden he patted me on the back and said all done.
I went to the dressing room, showered and got dressed. On my way out they asked me how it went. I told them. They brought the manager out and I told her. She said that guy was on the rougher side. I never should have been given him. The manager gave me a free massage in a few days with another masseuse. I hope it is a better experience.
Until tomorrow...
Well, today was a different story. I booked my massage the way I always do. I tell them I have RA and ask if they have anyone who has experience with RA. Then when I get to the appointment I make sure I say it again. Then when the masseuse takes me in the room, I ask them if they have any questions and tell them where it hurts. Today I did my usual routine. The masseuse seemed disinterested. This should have been a sign. He asked me if I have ever had a hot stone and I said yes. He said his was different. That should have been a sign.
Then the massage began. The face massage was fine. Then he began getting rougher. The massage part wasn't necessarily rough, a little hard maybe. What was rough was when he moved or adjusted my parts. So when he wanted my foot to move from one angle to another, he didn't softly move it. He grabbed it and harshly moved it to where he wanted it. But remember, I am on a massage bed with my eyes closed and don't know what he is going to do. So suddenly he touches my foot and moves it. It is so unexpected that it is a shock. Then he is giving me a hand massage and he is really pushing on my hands and joints. I told him "soft". He said "what". I said "softly". He stopped touching my hand. The same thing happened on my feet and arms. He had to keep telling me to relax. I wonder why.
I wanted to get up but I had 5 pounds of rocks on me and I was naked. I waited it out and all of a sudden he patted me on the back and said all done.
I went to the dressing room, showered and got dressed. On my way out they asked me how it went. I told them. They brought the manager out and I told her. She said that guy was on the rougher side. I never should have been given him. The manager gave me a free massage in a few days with another masseuse. I hope it is a better experience.
Until tomorrow...
Saturday, February 16, 2013
HOT ROCK MASSAGE
Today I went for a massage. A hot rock massage to be exact. It was quite relaxing.
You know when you know when you are spoiled? It is when you go to get a massage and you look around for the freebies. Like the free lotion, shampoo, etc. The bathing suit spinner that dries your bathing suit for you. The warm puffy towels.
Well, this spa had none of those. I was SO glad I am having those issues with my skin because I brought my own soap and shampoo. Usually I would not, expecting the spa to supply. There were no heated warm towels or lotion. I could not go in the pool because I had no plastic bag to put my bathing suit in after swimming. Or hot tubbing. I don't hot tub in public naked. There was no spinner either. This spa was an economy spa. It was very nice just not what I was used to.
The lady who gave me a massage was nice and her work adequate. I have no complaints. She did try to tell me that a hot rock massage was contra indicated for RA patients. I told her I had not heard that. She said that it could cause a flare. I told her I had not had a flare before.
Have any of you ever heard of hot rock (or hot stone) massages giving RA patients flares? I would be real interested in hearing about it. I have had three hot rock massages with no flares. But maybe I am just testing fate!
She also said that she feels people with chronic diseases have old souls. I thought that was interesting. Do I have an old soul? I don't know. I know I have achy soles! Ha ha.
The crick in my neck felt so much better for about an hour and then that familiar pain started coming back. She told me I was not relaxing. I had a hard time getting relaxed! I have been so tense lately.
Until tomorrow...
You know when you know when you are spoiled? It is when you go to get a massage and you look around for the freebies. Like the free lotion, shampoo, etc. The bathing suit spinner that dries your bathing suit for you. The warm puffy towels.
Well, this spa had none of those. I was SO glad I am having those issues with my skin because I brought my own soap and shampoo. Usually I would not, expecting the spa to supply. There were no heated warm towels or lotion. I could not go in the pool because I had no plastic bag to put my bathing suit in after swimming. Or hot tubbing. I don't hot tub in public naked. There was no spinner either. This spa was an economy spa. It was very nice just not what I was used to.
The lady who gave me a massage was nice and her work adequate. I have no complaints. She did try to tell me that a hot rock massage was contra indicated for RA patients. I told her I had not heard that. She said that it could cause a flare. I told her I had not had a flare before.
Have any of you ever heard of hot rock (or hot stone) massages giving RA patients flares? I would be real interested in hearing about it. I have had three hot rock massages with no flares. But maybe I am just testing fate!
She also said that she feels people with chronic diseases have old souls. I thought that was interesting. Do I have an old soul? I don't know. I know I have achy soles! Ha ha.
The crick in my neck felt so much better for about an hour and then that familiar pain started coming back. She told me I was not relaxing. I had a hard time getting relaxed! I have been so tense lately.
Until tomorrow...
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